Why was Sherrone Moore arrested? What to know on ex-Michigan coach
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Sherrone Moore was fired at the University of Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after the university found ‘credible evidence’ of him being ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’
In the immediate hours following Moore’s dismissal from Michigan, the Saline Police Department then assisted the Pittsfield Township Police in detaining the ex-Wolverines coach, according to reports. He remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan, after being booked at 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10, according to online court records.
The 39-year-old coach took over the Wolverines program in 2024 after Jim Harbaugh left Michigan to coach the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers following the 2024 College Football Playoff championship game.
Here’s what to know on why Moore was arrested:
Why was Sherrone Moore arrested?
Moore’s name was not mentioned in the statement.
‘This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,’ the Pittsfield Police Department said in a statement. ‘The suspect was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. At this time, the investigation is ongoing.’
According to online court records, Moore was booked into Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan at 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Dec. 11 that was obtained by the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the Washtenaw County Court said no paperwork has been filed in the court regarding Moore’s booking.
The statement acknowledged that the court is aware of a ‘pending investigation regarding Sherrone Moore’ but added there is no timetable for when it ‘will receive the necessary paperwork’ regarding his case.
‘The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement, and as a result, we do not expect charging decisions or an arraignment today. Mr. Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail,’ Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit said in a statement.
Sherrone Moore charges
Moore is not expected to be charged on Dec. 11, per statements from Savit and the Washtenaw County Court. Online court records did not list bond information, scheduled release date or court appearances for Moore as of 10:02 a.m. ET on Dec. 11.
What did Sherrone Moore do?
Michigan released a statement at 4:43 p.m. ET on Dec. 10 that it had fired Moore with cause after a University investigation found credible evidence against Moore that he was ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’
‘U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately. Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,’ Michigan athletic department Warde Manuel said in a Dec. 10 statement.
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