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Grosse Pointe South hockey coach charged with felony sexual assault after boat incident
By Peter Maxwell at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Grosse Pointe South men's varsity hockey coach Ben Warda has been removed from his position after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman on his boat while it was docked outside a St. Clair Shores restaurant. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Grosse Pointe South hockey coach faces felony...
Key takeaway It's a 15-year felony," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The charges against Grosse Pointe South men's varsity hockey coach Ben Warda have significant implications for the local athletic community. As the owner of Detroit Premier Hockey in Grosse Pointe Woods, Warda's influence extends beyond his role at Grosse Pointe South, potentially affecting numerous young athletes and their families. The swift action taken by Grosse Pointe Public Schools to remove Warda from his position demonstrates a commitment to ensuring student safety, but it also raises questions about the vetting process for coaches and staff. This case is particularly troubling given the history of misconduct by a former Grosse Pointe South hockey coach, Robert Bopp, who was sentenced to prison in 2011. As the investigation unfolds, the community will be watching to see how Grosse Pointe Public Schools and local athletic organizations respond to these allegations and work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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