NEDERLAND, Texas — A 47-year-old man who volunteered with a Nederland softball league is being investigated by Police in Nederland for allegedly touching underage girls.
Nederland detectives are looking into the allegations according to Nederland Police chief Gary Porter.
“We are investigating the allegations of improper touching of minors," chief Porter told 12News Tuesday morning.
No one has been indicted in connection with the allegations which were reported to police last week on Sunday, August 21, 2022, Porter told 12News Tuesday morning.
Porter did not say how many victims may be involved in the investigation.
Child Protective Services is working with the police in the investigation a CPS spokesperson confirmed to 12News Tuesday afternoon.
The mother of a witness told 12News on Tuesday that the suspect was involved with the Nederland Softball Association.
The man was a volunteer with the group until league play finished this summer according to a Nederland Softball Association official.
12News is not naming the suspect because no charges have been filed in the investigation which is in its early stages.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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