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A troubling case has emerged in Hinsdale, Illinois, involving a former high school lacrosse coach who is now facing serious legal charges. Allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student from another district have led to the arrest of 38-year-old Alex Buetikofer, a resident of Lisle.
According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Buetikofer was apprehended by Joliet police on Saturday. He is currently facing multiple charges, including grooming, solicitation to meet a child, a sexual offense of traveling to meet a minor, and aggravated battery.
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In light of these developments, Dr. Michal Lach, Superintendent of District 86, reached out to families with a letter over the weekend. The correspondence revealed that the district became aware of the allegations against Buetikofer, who was an assistant boys lacrosse coach at Hinsdale Central High School, on March 18. The accusations pertain to his previous tenure as a teacher in another Illinois school district.
Upon learning of the allegations, District 86 acted promptly to ensure student safety, ending all ties with Buetikofer by March 19. His formal termination followed shortly after, on March 26.
Superintendent Lach assured the community that, at present, there is no indication that students from Hinsdale Central are involved in the allegations. Nevertheless, the district is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities as the investigation unfolds.
Further information was not immediately available.
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