ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was charged Friday with home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering following his arrest and dismissal from the prestigious Wolverines program.
Moore, 39, faces a felony for the alleged home invasion, while the stalking and breaking-and-entering charges were filed as misdemeanors. He has been held at the Washtenaw County Jail, located just under four miles from Michigan Stadium, where he served as head coach. The university terminated Moore on Wednesday, citing an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
University President Domenico Grasso emphasized the swift action in a statement Thursday, saying, “There is absolutely no tolerance for this conduct at the University of Michigan. None.” Police in nearby Pittsfield Township confirmed that a suspect in an assault investigation was taken into custody on the 3000 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road; jail records identify Moore as the individual held. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor is reviewing the case, and Moore is expected to be arraigned on Friday.
Moore is married and has three children. It remains unclear whether he has retained a criminal defense attorney. Grasso described the situation as “a breach of trust” and said the university’s response reflects its commitment to “a campus culture of respect, integrity and accountability.”
Moore had led Michigan for two seasons, compiling a 17-8 record overall and 12-6 in Big Ten play. He succeeded Jim Harbaugh, who left after leading the Wolverines to a national championship. Michigan is widely regarded as one of college football’s most storied programs, with a record number of wins among major public universities.