Softball coach stalked and raped teen under guise of providing private lessons: Sheriff
Matthew Ryan Galhouse, a girls' softball coach in Florida, was arrested for allegedly stalking and raping one of his juvenile players.
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A 40-year-old girls’ softball coach in southern Florida was arrested last week for allegedly committing a series of sex crimes against a juvenile who played for his team, the Tampa Lady Hawks.
Matthew Ryan Galhouse was taken into custody on Friday and charged with sexual battery by a custodian of a minor over the age of 12, stalking, unlawful sexual activity with a victim age 16 or 17, traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of committing sexual conduct, and lewd and lascivious behavior, records reviewed by Law&Crime show.
According to a press release from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation into Galhouse began when the alleged victim on Aug. 17 contacted PCSO deputies and reported her prior sexual contact with Galhouse.
“Beginning around late May 2023, Galhouse spent time with the victim and sent messages to the victim through social media which detailed his affection,” the release states. “Galhouse also began meeting with the victim under the guise of providing private softball lessons.”
