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Mount Dora new coach arrested on South Florida active warrant
Mount Dora High School's new head football coach, Colby Erskin, 39, was arrested in Sanford after deputies confirmed Erskin had an active warrant in Broward County. The active warrant consisted of two counts: solicitation of a child and transmission of harmful materials to minors.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A Central Florida high school football coach was arrested in connection with an active warrant for child solicitation charges in South Florida.
He was dismissed from the school after his arrest.
What we know:
Mount Dora High School's new head football coach, Colby Erskin, 39, was arrested in Sanford after deputies confirmed Erskin had an active warrant in Broward County.
The active warrant consisted of two counts: solicitation of a child and transmission of harmful materials to minors.
Erskin was arrested on Feb. 5.
Mount Dora welcomes Colby Erskin
Mount Dora High School hosted a meet and greet for its new football coach on Jan. 15.
Erskin was dismissed from his position with the school on Feb. 5 after the district learned of his arrest, a spokesperson with Lake County Schools told FOX 35.
What's next:
Erskin is currently being held at the Seminole County Jail. His next court date is set for Friday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.
Erskin is being held without bond.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from a Seminole County Sheriff's office arrest report.