Durham Academy assistant coach arrested on child pornography charges, school says

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — An assistant middle school track and field coach at Durham Academy has been arrested on charges related to the alleged possession of child pornography, according to school officials.

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In a statement released on Wednesday, Durham Academy leaders said they learned on July 17 that the coach — a school alumnus who served during the 2026 spring track and field season — had recently been arrested.

“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority,” school leaders said.

School officials said they have received no information indicating the charges are connected to any Durham Academy students, families or school activities.

“We will cooperate fully with any law enforcement request for information,” the statement said.

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With guidance from outside counsel and in accordance with the school’s established protocols, administrators said they are reviewing the coach’s role with the program, including his interactions with students while serving as an assistant coach.

“At this time, we do not have any additional details to share, but will continue to evaluate the publicly available information to understand what may be relevant to Durham Academy,” the statement said.

A Durham Academy spokesperson told CBS 17 the school had no additional information to share beyond Wednesday’s statement. The school has not publicly identified the coach.

CBS 17 has asked whether the coach remains employed by Durham Academy and will update this story if the school responds.

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