Former Utah high school golf coach arrested for alleged sexual abuse

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – MAY 16: A detailed view of a 7-wood golf club belonging to Matt Fitzpatrick of England as he chips to a green during a practice round …

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – MAY 16: A detailed view of a 7-wood golf club belonging to Matt Fitzpatrick of England as he chips to a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club on May 16, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

by: Kiah Armstrong

Posted: May 31, 2022 / 02:26 PM MDT

Updated: May 31, 2022 / 09:02 PM MDT

CARBON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) – A former Carbon High School golf team coach was arrested for alleged sexual abuse on Thursday.

Kenneth George Otani, 54, was arrested on charges of forcible sexual abuse, forcible sodomy, and object rape.

On July 12, 2018, a 16-year-old member of the Carbon High School golf team told police Otani asked her what she would do if he molested her while in the Carbon County Golf Course Driving Range building, court records state.

After asking the minor this question, Otani allegedly grabbed the girl’s face, kissed her on the mouth, and grabbed her inappropriately. The minor said Otani continued to assault her sexually.

Otani continued to be a Carbon High School golf coach into 2020, officials say.