Former High School Wrestling Coach Charged in Child Pornography Case

By Alexander Supgul, Web Producer
Fox 26
October 19, 2012

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A former St. Thomas High School coach has been charged with possession of child pornography.

Gordon Daniel Oehmig is out of jail after he posted a $20,000 bond early on Friday morning and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Oct. 22 to face the felony charges.

Oehmig has been charged with five counts of possessing child pornography and is no longer a coach at St. Thomas.

Houston police found Oehmig, 29, in possession almost 1,500 digital images and 500 digital videos of child pornography, according to court documents.

The videos and photos found in Oehmig's possession include images of young boys and girls, ranging in age from toddlers to 9 years old, involved in explicit sexual acts, based on the probable cause statement filed against him.

Oehmig was arrested by Houston police after a special task force identified the IP address of a computer where the images where the images were downloaded to and police say that IP address led them to Oehmig's home.

Oehmig's name was still listed on the high school's web site as the head wrestling coach early on Friday morning, but the name was removed from the site later on Friday. He was named Texas Prep Coach of the Year in May for the 2011-2012 athletic season, which was his third season with St. Thomas High School.

Parents tell FOX 26 News that they were notified of Oehmig's arrest by e-mail on Thursday.

None of the activities associated with the charge are alleged to have taken place on the St. Thomas High School Campus, on school property or involved any students at the school, according to the statement sent to parents.

The statement also says that all school employees undergo full background checks and training and that the well being and education of the male students are always the top priority.

The school says Oehmig is no longer employed by them but it's not clear if he resigned or was fired.