Former West Fargo swim coach arrested, accused of sexual contact with a minor

FARGO (KVRR) – A former West Fargo Public Schools swim coach has been arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with a minor.

According to Cass County Jail records, 38-year-old Ronald Lee Hehn was arrested by Fargo Police on Thursday. Police say Hehn was being held for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 years of age.

In 2018, Hehn was dismissed from his job as head coach of the West Fargo girls swim team.

An internal school district letter discusses an investigation that centered around a video on social media. The letter says the video, taken by Hehn, shows a student manager for the swim team attempting to swim with heavy weights strapped to his waist.

The letter says “lifeguards stopped the practice because it appeared dangerous.”

Hehn could not be reached for immediate comment.