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Palm Beach County Volleyball Coach Arrested on Lewd Touching, Authority-Figure Offense Charges

Detectives are seeking additional victims or witnesses, providing both direct and anonymous tip lines.

Overview

  • Arturo “Arty” Gonzalez was taken into custody on charges of lewd or lascivious touching and offense against a student by an authority figure.
  • The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says investigators suspect there are more victims and is urging them to come forward.
  • Tips can be directed to Detective Darrell Diez at 561-688-4143 or [email protected], with anonymous reports accepted via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
  • Gonzalez worked as a girls’ volleyball coach at a local high school and operated a private volleyball club for girls in Palm Beach County.
  • The investigation remains active with no public count of victims released, and the sheriff’s office continues to lead the case.