The former assistant coach was one of six arrested after the investigation, he was charged with one count of trafficking for sexual servitude.
Austin Peay State University confirmed former football assistant coach Patrick Kugler resigned on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Kugler’s resignation came just two days after the TBI launched an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Montgomery County area. The TBI said officers placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to prostitution and commercial sex.
“The focus of the operation was to identify individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors,” the TBI said.
“Austin Peay State University is aware of the arrest of former football assistant coach Patrick Kugler, who resigned his position on Sunday, Aug. 18.
The Clarksville Police Department are the lead authorities for the arrest and any additional questions should be directed to them.
Austin Peay will have no further comments on the matter,” APSU’s Athletic Department said.
The TBI reports an undercover operation resulted not only in six arrests but also in the recovery of seven potential victims of human trafficking.
Kugler was one of six arrested after the investigation, he was charged with one count of trafficking for sexual servitude.
His bond was set at $5,000.
