Volleyball coach accused of raping teen girl on Long Island, due in court

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Volleyball coach on Long Island accused of raping a 15-year-old
Dectectives believe there could be more victims.

NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- A volleyball coach on Long Island is arrested for allegedly raping a teenage girl.



Nassau County police say Jason Maser, 22, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl while working as a girls' volleyball coach for Sacred Heart High School in Hempstead and B&B Volleyball in Albertson.



They say the rapes happened on February 7 and March 7.



Maser, of Syosset, is facing charges of two counts of third-degree rape, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act, and endangering the welfare of a child.



He was arraigned Friday and bail was set at $75,000 and an order of protection was issued.



Detectives are requesting anyone who may have been victimized by the suspect to contact the Special Victims Squad Detectives at (516) 573-4022 or Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.





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