Staples girls basketball coach Thomas Sparks was arrested on October 30, 2026, after police said he choked a referee during a youth basketball game in Shelton, Connecticut, on October 24.
The incident occurred over a disputed foul call, according to the Shelton Police Department. Sparks was taken into custody and faces charges related to the assault.
The arrest was reported by Lisa Backus on October 30, 2026.
