Former Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore Detained in Washtenaw County Jail Following Termination

Sherrone Moore, the former head football coach for the University of Michigan, was taken into police custody on Wednesday night, capping a tumultuous day that saw his employment terminated by the university just hours earlier. According to law enforcement officials and online court records, Moore was detained in the Washtenaw County Jail late Wednesday following an investigation into an alleged assault.

Timeline of Events The sequence of events began late Wednesday afternoon. Pittsfield Township police confirmed that they launched an investigation into an alleged assault at approximately 4:10 p.m. This police activity commenced roughly 33 minutes before the University of Michigan publicly announced Moore’s firing at 4:43 p.m.

By Wednesday evening, the situation had escalated to law enforcement action. While Pittsfield Township police initially confirmed to media outlets that they were handling a complaint involving Moore without explicitly naming him as a detainee, subsequent reports clarified his status. A source confirmed that Moore had been detained by Pittsfield Township police, and online court records indicate he was formally booked into the Washtenaw County Jail at 8:30 p.m. As of 11 p.m. Wednesday, he remained in custody.

Police Investigation Details The investigation is centered on an incident that occurred in the 3000 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road, an area that includes an apartment complex. In a media statement released Wednesday night, Pittsfield Township Chief of Police Patrick Gray provided limited details regarding the nature of the event.

“The incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,” the statement from Chief Gray read.

Authorities have emphasized that the investigation is active and sensitive. Consequently, specific details regarding the allegations or the events leading to the arrest have been withheld from the public record for the time being.

“At this time, the investigation is ongoing,” the police statement continued. “Given the nature of the allegations, the need to maintain the integrity of the investigation, and its current status at this time, we are prohibited from releasing additional details.”

Police officials have assured the public that further information regarding the incident “will be released as soon as possible.” As of Wednesday night, details on any potential formal charges against the 39-year-old former coach were not immediately known.

Termination for Cause The legal developments involving Moore occurred separately from the employment decision made by the University of Michigan, though the events unfolded in close temporal proximity. Moore was fired by the university on Wednesday after serving two seasons as head coach. The university’s decision followed an internal investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Moore’s departure marks the end of a significant era for the coaching staff. He originally joined the Michigan staff in 2018 under then-head coach Jim Harbaugh, initially serving as the tight-ends coach. His tenure saw a steady rise through the ranks; he was promoted to offensive coordinator and played a pivotal role during the 2023 national championship season. During that season, Moore served as acting head coach for multiple games while Harbaugh served multiple suspensions. Moore himself also served a one-game suspension during that championship campaign.

Contract and Previous Disciplinary Context Following the national title win in January 2024, and after Jim Harbaugh departed to become the head coach of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, Moore was promoted to the head coaching position at Michigan. At the time of his firing, Moore had three years remaining on a contract that was valued at more than $6 million annually. The university specified that he was fired for cause.

Moore’s tenure was not without administrative challenges prior to this week. He had been suspended for two games in the 2025 season as part of the fallout from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga. Additionally, he was scheduled to serve a suspension for the season opener against Western Michigan in 2026.

Before his time at Michigan, Moore held coaching positions on the staffs at Central Michigan and Louisville. The convergence of his professional termination and legal detention on a single Wednesday has drawn significant media attention, with inquiries directed to both university officials and local law enforcement agencies throughout the evening.

As the situation develops, Pittsfield Township police continue to handle the complaint, and further updates regarding the investigation and potential charges are expected in the coming days.