Coach Arrested for Child Solicitation | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

A local hero turned suspect: Jason Purdy, coach for Auburn Little League and assistant basketball coach at DeKalb High, was arrested in Noble County, Indiana, for allegedly soliciting a child online. After being flagged by an online predator monitoring group, police investigated, obtained his phone, and found evidence leading to his arrest on one count of child solicitation. Both Little League and the school district swiftly cut all ties with him, removing him from all youth programs and ensuring no further contact with students. The community is shaken as authorities continue to prioritize…