Former Pe Ell Softball Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested and booked Todd Dale Phelps, 52, of Pe Ell, for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor in the 2nd degree on October 18th.

Detectives have been investigating two separate incidences, which occurred in April and July of 2011 at separate residences in Pe Ell, but was just recently reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation revealed Mr. Phelps befriended a 16 year old player on the Pe Ell High School softball team and a relationship began outside of softball practices and games. The first incident which occurred was sexual contact in April of 2011 which resulted in the charge of Sexual Misconduct of a Minor in the 2nd degree.

The second incident occurred in July of 2011 and consisted of sexual intercourse. Mr. Phelps was no longer employed as the softball coach for the high school team at the time.

If anyone has any further information about this investigation, call Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-748-6422.

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