Rockford Ice Skating Coach Charged With Criminal Sexual Abuse

ROCKFORD, IL — A Rockford ice skating coach has been charged with several counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse following a recent investigation by Illinois State Police. Winnebago County State's Attorney Joe Bruscato says police conducted the investigation involving 78-year-old Eugene Heffron after two women recently reported Heffron had inappropriately touched them during ice skating lessons at Riverview Ice House and at the Carlson Ice Arena in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008.

Bruscato said the girls were under the age of 17 during the time they claim the incidents took place, which is also when Heffron was an employee of the Rockford Park District.

According to Bruscato, Heffron is currently charged with three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse and is being held in the Winnebago County Jail on $250,000 bond.

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Bruscato adds that Heffron is ordered by the court to not have contact with any children under the age of 17.

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