Guntersville High School Soccer Coach Arrested For Sexual Abuse And Sexual Trafficking

Guntersville Coach ArrestedHuntsville police arrested the volunteer head coach of the Guntersville High School girl’s soccer team on child sexual abuse and human trafficking charges Friday. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested in connection to the investigation.

57 year old David Jacobs Barrow is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child under 12 and first-degree human trafficking. He was booked into the Madison County Jail just before 3:30 p.m.

Investigators arrested Barrow in Huntsville at John Hunt Park after his team competed in a state soccer tournament this morning. Authorities said he was cooperative during the arrest.

The victims are two 10-year-old females, prosecutors said in a press conference. The girls are not on the team. Chief Deputy Kirk Giles said Barrow’s charges are not related to his position as a soccer coach.
Madison County Assistant District Attorney Tim Gann said Barrow’s human trafficking charged was filed in this case because a minor was allegedly lured in exchange for something of value.

Kristian Danette Griffin is charged with conspiracy to commit sexual abuse of a child under 12.
Gann said Griffin and Barrow appeared to be involved in a working relationship and is co-owner of Mike’s Merchandise.
Authorities are working with the Guntersville Police Department and the Marshall County District Attorney’s Office on this investigation. More charges are expected to be filed as the investigation continues.

A reporter from AL.com has reached out to the Guntersville City Schools superintendent for comment. Immediate attempts to reach school district officials were not successful.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Huntsville police at (256) 722-7100, the DA office at (256)532-3460 or the National Children’s Advocacy Center.

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