Crime & Safety

Golf Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit believes there may be more victims that have still not come forward.

SUNOL, CA — A golf coach arrested this week is accused of sexually assaulting several of his young female students, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said. Pleasanton resident Ki “Kenny” Kim, 52, taught at the former Country Drives Golf Center in Sunol, along with other Bay Area golf facilities. He was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.

Investigators said the Alameda County District Attorney has filed several charges against Kim. He is is being held on $1,100,000.00 and is due to be arraigned in Dublin on July 6.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit believes there may be more child victims that have still not come forward. Anyone with further information please contact Detective Patrick Dolan at (510) 225-5831.

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