Ohio Coach Arrested for Beach Abuse | Panama City Beach News

A 42-year-old Ohio coach, Eric James Brown, was arrested after allegedly luring a 14-year-old to Panama City Beach during a softball tournament in August 2025, making inappropriate sexual comments, touching the teen, and pressuring them to stay silent. The victim gave a forensic interview to police in May, and Brown refused to cooperate. He now faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and is scheduled for arraignment on September 22. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9676e3912297e56b