On July 24, 2023, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department began a criminal investigation after the parent of a student from the Newberg High School reported to police that their child was the victim of sexual abuse by a former coach at the Newberg High School. The former coach was identified as 28-year-old John David “J.D” Ali Gispert of Newberg, who left his coaching position in June.

Detectives conducted an investigation, which resulted in Gispert’s arrest on July 25, 2023. Mr. Gispert was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail on seven counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, two counts of Using Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, and two counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

The Police Department stated in its formal press release that members of Newberg-Dundee Public Schools cooperated fully with the police investigation and have been a valuable partner during all investigations involving the School District.

If you have information related to this case, please call Det. Caughlin of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department at 503-538-8321.