Staples girls basketball coach Thomas Sparks was arrested after police alleged he choked a referee during a youth basketball game in Shelton, Connecticut, on October 24, 2026.
The incident occurred over a foul call during the game, according to the Shelton Police Department. Sparks was taken into custody following the altercation.
Authorities have not released further details about the referee's condition or the specific charges Sparks faces. The case remains under investigation.
