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El Cerrito police expect multiple arrests over HS football hazing
El Cerrito police plan multiple arrests after two years of alleged hazing in high school football.
In brief
El Cerrito police plan multiple arrests after two years of alleged hazing in high school football. El Cerrito police expect multiple arrests for hazing charges against 22 students in the city's high school football program. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Police investigation
El Cerrito police expect multiple arrests following two years of alleged hazing in high school football.
Alleged hazing charges
22 current and former students suspected of battery, sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, dissuading a victim, conspiracy, and stalking.
Timeframe of abuse
Abuse occurred between September 2024 and October 2026.
School district response
West Contra Costa Unified School District suspended Gauchos football program for rest of 2026 season.
Superintendent statement
Superintendent Cheryl Cotton said no child should experience what students described.
The bottom line
El Cerrito police expect multiple arrests for hazing charges against 22 students in the city's high school football program.
