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Oregon high school coach arrested on sex charges

COQUILLE, Ore. - Police in Coquille have arrested the Coquille High School track coach on charges of sexually abusing at least one of her athletes.

By The Associated Press

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COQUILLE, Ore. — Police in Coquille have arrested the Coquille High School track coach on charges of sexually abusing at least one of her athletes.

Police Chief Mark Dannels said police acting on a citizen tip arrested 36-year-old Wendi Boutiette Saturday on charges of second-degree sexual abuse, contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and sexual misconduct.

She was released from jail Sunday.

The charges involve a teenage boy who was on the track team. Boutiette, who is married with two children, has been the head track coach at the high school for one year.

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Need to see a picture of her before I decide if the kid was a victim or not. Posted on February 16, 2009 at 8:56 PM by That's what you get. Jump to comment

This article is useless without pics. Posted on February 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM by UTHorsey. Jump to comment

Good call Tsay, Thank god the religious right, such as yourself and regardless of which religion, have wonderful examples and role models to keep... Posted on February 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM by Lopinion. Jump to comment

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