BOISE, Idaho — A former coach and driver's education instructor for Borah High is in custody after police say they learned that he had sexually abused a child over the course of several years.
Wayne Dean Norman, 68, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one felony count of lewd conduct with a child.
The abuse began while the victim was under the age of 16, according to Boise Police.
Detectives began investigating Norman after the sexual abuse was reported in early July. Police say the suspect and victim knew each other.
According to the Boise School District, Norman was the varsity assistant track coach and varsity assistant cross country coach at Borah High School, as well as a driver's ed instructor.
He resigned June 30, according to district spokesman Dan Hollar. He last coached during the Fall 2019 season, and last taught driver's education in March, according to Boise School District.
"We have no reason to believe the charges involved students, and have received zero indication of any inappropriate contact with students," Hollar said in a statement. "We are cooperating fully with Boise Police as they investigate this case."
According to investigators, there is a possibility that Norman had other underage victims. Anyone with information is urged to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
Norman is currently held in the Ada County Jail, and is due to appear in court Thursday. Lewd conduct with a child is punishable by up to life in prison.
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