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US, Dec 11: In a dramatic turn of events, former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was arrested just hours after being dismissed from his position on December 10. Online court records show that Moore was taken into custody and booked into the Washtenaw County Jail at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As of late evening, he remained in custody with no charges officially listed.

Police in Pittsfield Township — located south of Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan — confirmed that officers responded to a location at 4:10 p.m. to investigate an alleged assault. While the police statement did not name the suspect, they confirmed a person was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Authorities clarified that the episode “does not appear to be random” and assured that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The suspect has been lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the county prosecutor. The investigation remains active.

The police response came around 4:10 p.m., approximately 30 minutes before the University of Michigan publicly announced that Moore had been terminated. ESPN subsequently reported that Moore was detained and handed over to Pittsfield Township police.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel stated that Moore was fired for cause after an internal investigation uncovered “credible evidence” that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

The arrest marks a stunning fall for Moore, who previously served as interim head coach during Michigan’s recent seasons. Further details on the alleged assault are expected as the investigation progresses.