NEW PORT RICHEY — Pasco deputies have arrested a vocal coach for molesting an underage woman he was employed to coach.
The Sheriff’s Office says 54-year-old Craig Hartfield of Brandon started teaching the 14-year-old sufferer within the New Port Richey space final October. Deputies started investigating final week after getting a report. They say Hartfield despatched inappropriate texts to the teenager. Detectives say he admitted offering the woman with alcohol, massages and different objects.
Hartfield insisted he hasn’t tried to victimize different kids, but when you already know in any other case, you are urged to name the sheriff or the PSO Crime Tips line at (800) 706-2488, or on-line at PascoSheriff.com/tips
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