Overview
- Benjamin Shroats, 47, was arrested Feb. 17 at his McKinney home and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of indecency with a child.
- Jail records show he posted $100,000 bond per charge and was released, with court orders prohibiting him from coaching and from contacting the alleged victims or their families.
- Allen police say the case began Feb. 15 following reports from two athletes, and authorities have not disclosed when or where the alleged conduct occurred.
- Investigators say the probe remains active and asked any other potential victims to contact Allen police, while an outside attorney noted such cases often involve reviewing electronic communications.
- Shroats has longstanding ties to the area’s skating community, including past work with Olympian Amber Glenn, as the Dallas Figure Skating Club stresses child safety and clarifies private coaches operate independently.