ANN ARBOR, Mich – Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.
He was arraigned in Washtenaw County Court at 1 p.m.
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The court authorized the following charges against Moore:
• Home Invasion in the third degree, in violation of MCL 750.110a(4), for allegedly unlawfully entering the victim’s residence to commit the crime of stalking, and committing that crime while in the residence. Home Invasion in the third degree is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
• Stalking, in violation of MCL 750.411h, for allegedly engaging in a willful course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment of the victim. Stalking is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
• Breaking and Entering or Entering Without Breaking, in violation of MCL 750.115(2), for allegedly unlawfully entering the dwelling of a victim with whom Mr. Moore had a dating relationship. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Background
The university fired Moore on Wednesday. Dec. 10, following an investigation that found he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
In a statement, Athletic Director Warde Manuel said, “This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.”
Following his termination, a 911 call was placed at 4 p.m. from a woman reporting that a man was attacking her in a Pittsfield Township apartment.
“Caller told her there’s a male at the location and he’s been stalking her for months,” one dispatcher relayed.
Another transmission followed, “The person she’s on the phone with said that S1 grabbed knife, threatened to kill her, and then ran, threw the knife down.”
At around 4:30, dispatchers received another call, reportedly from Moore’s wife in Ann Arbor, stating that he was suicidal after losing his job.
“Pittsfield units, this is referencing a domestic, [...] a call from S1’s wife in Ann Arbor saying that the subject is suicidal after losing his job today.”
Moore was later detained and reportedly placed in protective custody by mental health professionals.
A source told NBC Sports on Thursday, Dec. 12, that the university was allegedly informed before Wednesday that Moore was struggling with mental health issues.
However, Warde Manuel reportedly dismissed Moore alone, without an HR representative or security present.
Moore’s tenure at Michigan began in January 2018 as the tight ends coach.
After three seasons, he was promoted to co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
During the 2023 season, Moore served as interim head coach while Jim Harbaugh was suspended and was later promoted to head coach for the 2024 season.