Las Vegas police say a local youth coach is behind bars on allegations of sexually abusing a child, and detectives are now bracing for the possibility that more victims could come forward.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Gregory Chatman, who was taken into custody on June 24 and booked into the Clark County Detention Center. He is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court.
What authorities say
In a press release, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said detectives from its Sexual Assault Detail arrested Chatman and booked him into the Clark County Detention Center on counts including sexual assault with a child under 14 and lewdness with a child under 14.
Detectives say they believe there may be additional juvenile victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers. The department’s release lists the Clark County Detention Center as the booking facility and includes a public information officer contact for media and follow-up questions.
Local reporting and next steps
Local outlet KTNV echoed Metro’s account, noting Chatman’s age, the charges he faces, and that detectives are still tracking down leads as they look for other possible victims.
According to that reporting, prosecutors will now review the findings of the investigation and decide whether to file formal charges as the case moves through the system.
A pattern drawing community concern
The arrest lands amid a troubling stretch of cases involving adults who work with kids in the Las Vegas Valley. Earlier in June, detectives arrested a Vegas volleyball coach in a separate investigation that also prompted a public appeal to any potential victims, as reported in coverage of Vegas volleyball coach Levi Miller.
Parents and youth-safety advocates say the recent arrests have amplified calls for clearer reporting channels and tighter screening in local youth sports programs, arguing that early, easy reporting can be one of the strongest tools for prevention.
Legal context
Under Nevada law, lewdness with a child under 14 is categorized as a Category A felony, which carries some of the state’s harshest penalties. In certain circumstances, a conviction can bring a life sentence with the possibility of parole only after a significant minimum term. The details are laid out in NRS 201.230, which defines the offense and its penalties.
Someone convicted under this statute would also face sex offender registration requirements and other collateral consequences under Nevada law.
How to report
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized, or who has information that could help investigators, is urged to call the Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555 or online. Metro’s public information office says the investigation remains active and is encouraging anyone with relevant information to speak up so detectives can fully develop the case.
