DVC Faculty Member Arrested Following Human Trafficking Probe

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By Edith Cuevas 
News Reporter 

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A tenured communications professor and former track coach at Diablo Valley College (DVC) is now facing multiple felony charges after being arrested in connection to two cases of human trafficking. The charges include two counts of human trafficking, two counts of pandering, one count of pimping, and four counts of forcible sexual penetration by a foreign object. 

Kyle Lee Whitemore, 39, of Crockett is now being held without bond at the Contra Costa County jail in Martinez, after being arrested on September 7th. The arrest was prompted by a report made to DVC campus police, who then alerted the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. 

A spokesperson for the Contra Costa Community College District said in a statement that the faculty member was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

“The District is grateful to staff who, through proper training, were able to identify a serious situation and quickly report it to our Police Services, who subsequently communicated with the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney,” said the district’s statement. 

“The District is devastated by the seriousness of the allegations that have been raised thus far. The safety of our students and staff is our main priority. We take seriously any accusations of inappropriate behavior by our employees and honor the expectation that our students, staff, and visitors have to be safe when they visit our campuses.” the statement said. 

Whitemore was arraigned in court on September 12th but did not enter a plea. 

Sources: 
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/diablo-valley-college-professor-coach-human-trafficking-sexual-assault-charges/
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/diablo-valley-college-faculty-arrested-human-trafficking/3316131/

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