Overview

• Alexander Evan Cohen, a former volunteer wrestling coach at Deerfield High School, faces 10 felony charges for possessing child pornography.
• Cohen, 34, was booked into McHenry County Jail on May 8, 2025, following his October 2024 arrest and charges.
• He served as a volunteer coach during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, passing a criminal background check at the time.
• District 113 has stated that no other current or former employees or volunteers are implicated and no allegations were made against Cohen during his tenure.
• Cohen's next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, as the district continues to monitor the legal proceedings.