Gresham, OR. — Gresham Police Department arrested 56-year-old Eric Stinson on Sunday afternoon on a warrant charging him with sexual abuse, sodomy, and attempted sodomy, according to authorities.
Stinson is the director of the Northwest Gymnastics Training Center in Gresham. Police said the arrest follows reports from multiple former athletes who alleged they experienced inappropriate sexual behavior by Stinson during their time at the facility.
Following his arrest, Stinson was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to Stinson’s conduct is urged to contact Detective Tim Taaca of the Gresham Police Department at Timothy.Taaca@GreshamOregon.gov.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that athletes who have experienced abuse or misconduct by a coach, trainer, or other athletic official are encouraged to report their concerns. Reports can be made to local law enforcement or to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which investigates allegations of sexual misconduct in amateur sports.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport can be reached at 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233) or online at uscenterforsafesport.org.
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