OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Oshkosh Police have arrested a 75-year-old YMCA employee for having inappropriate contact with a child.
The man was arrested Thursday night for first-degree sexual assault of a child and false imprisonment.
Oshkosh Police was called to the YMCA on West 20th Avenue in Oshkosh after receiving information that someone had inappropriate conduct with a child on November 27, launching the investigation in conjunction with the Winnebago County District Attorney’s office and staff at the YMCA.
Officers say the man worked in the YMCA’s child drop off and daycare center.
The Oshkosh Community YMCA released the following statement on the incident:
“We are dismayed and appalled upon learning of the allegations against an employee. Upon learning of concerns regarding their conduct, the Oshkosh Community YMCA began an internal investigation that led to contacting the Oshkosh Police Department. Based upon our investigation, the employee was terminated as an employee of the Oshkosh Community YMCA. We are cooperating fully with authorities as they continue their investigation. Our focus now is providing care and assistance to our YMCA families and staff. Those with questions or concerns regarding this situation are urged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department.”
Police say any parent that feels their child may have been a victim to this type of contact should contact police.
