High School Coach Accused of Sex with Girl

(Bloomington, Illinois) A 22-year-old girls' basketball and softball coach formerly at Bloomington High School, Shelby Parker, has been accused of engaging in sex with a teen girl.

She faces three counts of sexual assault and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a girl older than 13 but younger than 18 years old.

According to police reports, Parker and the alleged victim were found by a Normal police officer in a vehicle July 25 in a public parking lot. Parker, who was an assistant coach for two years before her job with the school district ended May 25, was arrested the following day.

She was released after posting $2,000 and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A court appearance is scheduled for September 9.