Littleton High School’s former head football coach was cited on suspicion of reckless endangerment Tuesday as part of a police investigation into hazing and assault on the football team, according to school district officials.
Lance Vieira was cited on suspicion of reckless endangerment during the Littleton Police Department’s investigation into “alleged hazing” on the high school’s football team, Principal Thomas Velazquez wrote in an email to the school community Tuesday.
Viera’s citation was a result of the investigation but not related to the original assault allegation, Velazquez wrote.
Vieira is “no longer employed with the program” and Littleton police are still investigating the case.
The letter did not say when Vieira’s employment at the school district ended, and Littleton Public Schools officials could not be reached for comment late Tuesday night.
The investigation started in late August after someone submitted an anonymous tip, according to school officials.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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