"Courtemarche, 78, now faces shocking allegations which, if proven, will upend and overshadow the legacy he leaves behind after three decades of coaching in the region. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office on Jan. 16, Courtemarche faces one felony count of possessing obscene images of minors. According to the arrest affidavit, a device in his possession contained over 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM."
"The revelations have also raised questions about what Santa Rosa City Schools officials knew, when they knew it, and why officials opted not to issue any public alert about the felony charge pending against the legendary ex-coach. Santa Rosa City Schools leaders say they were first notified of a law enforcement investigation into Courtemarche in July, but that authorities did not share what the investigation was about at that time."
Doug Courtemarche coached Santa Rosa High track and cross-country for 27 years and was a celebrated local figure. Criminal charges allege possession of obscene images of minors; an arrest affidavit states a device in his possession contained over 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The allegations shocked peers and former athletes and raised questions about what Santa Rosa City Schools officials knew and when. District leaders say they were notified of a law enforcement investigation in July but were not told details. District officials declined to rehire Courtemarche after being informed of the investigation.
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