BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Condors announced on Sunday, October 9th, that they have fired their head athletic trainer after he was charged with several felonies.
The Condors organization issued a statement on Twitter. "Earlier today, we became aware that Bakersfield Condors Head Athletic Trainer Chad Drown had been charged with very serious felony offenses related to contacting a minor to commit a sexual offense in the state of California. We are shocked and dismayed by the news and Mr. Drown has been relieved of his duties immediately."
A statement from the Condors: pic.twitter.com/TgLoPskvMk
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) October 10, 2022
According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Drown was arrested on Sunday during a decoy operation and booked on charges including contacting a minor, agreeing to meet that minor, and going to the arranged meeting place, all in an attempt to commit a sex act.
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office tells 23ABC that Drown is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on October 28th.
