Lane County prosecutors filed new charges on Monday, Nov. 9, against Glenn William Norris, 56, a longtime basketball coach in the area. Norris is accused of luring a minor and of two counts of first‑degree encouraging child sexual abuse.
Background and prior allegations
Norris previously faced indictment in Clackamas County for luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child. Those charges remain pending, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him in Lane County related to the new allegations.
Coaching history
According to application materials released to Lookout Eugene‑Springfield, Norris served as head girls basketball coach at Cascade High School in Turner for the 2025‑26 school year, a position that was not renewed after the season. He also directed the Albany Elite youth girls program in 2025 and has held assistant or head coaching roles at Elmira High School, Junction City High School, and Monroe High School, where he coached the boys team from 2004 to 2009.
Details of the Lane County case
The affidavit filed with the court describes an undercover FBI agent posing as the parent of an alleged 11‑year‑old on the social‑media platform Kik. The agent communicated with a user whose username matched the one used in the Clackamas County investigation and was linked to Norris. Oregon State Police obtained the text‑message exchange and two videos from the FBI, which form the basis of the two counts of encouraging child sexual abuse – the alleged duplication or dissemination of visual recordings of sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
The charging documents state that the alleged luring occurred in September 2024, while the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material took place in November 2024. The affidavits do not specify when the messages or videos were sent.
Legal proceedings
Norris was arrested on May 27 by Oregon State Police and released on a $150,000 bond, with $15,000 posted as the required 10 percent. He remains in custody of the Lane County District Attorney’s Office pending a court appearance.
Community impact
The case has raised concerns among parents, school officials, and local law‑enforcement agencies about the safety of youth programs and the need for vigilant background checks. While the investigation is ongoing, school districts in the area have reiterated their commitment to protecting students and cooperating fully with authorities.
Further updates will be provided as the case moves through the Lane County court system.
Original reporting: Homepage – Lookout Eugene-Springfield — read the source article.
