Allen Wayne Miller

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1. 76-year-old man arrested on accusations of groping Panguitch High student, sports coach, KUTV, March 27, 2025.
2. Utah man arrested after allegedly sexually abusing Panguitch High student and coach, Fox 13, March 27, 2025.

• 1. 76-year-old man arrested on accusations of groping Panguitch High student, sports coach

  • 27 Mar 2025
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  PANGUITCH, Utah (KUTV) — A 76-year-old man was arrested for forcible sexual abuse after being accused of inappropriately touching a Panguitch High School student, a sports coach, and multiple other alleged victims.

  This investigation started just before noon on Wednesday, March 26, when the principal of Panguitch High School contacted the Garfield County Sheriff's Office to report that he had recently received information and needed to speak with law enforcement.

  Upon arrival, a deputy spoke with the principal, who reported that a student and a member of the sports staff both reported that 76-year-old Allen Wayne Miller had forcibly grabbed them.

  The deputy spoke with the student victim, who shared that she had been caroling at Miller’s home on Christmas Eve. The victim stated that at one point, Miller sided next to her while making a hugging motion and grabbed her right breast. While nobody saw the incident, the victim said she felt it was inappropriate.

  The deputy then spoke to the sports coach, who advised that she was purchasing food at the softball game on Tuesday, March 25, when Miller attempted to grope her. She added that she had to forcibly remove Miller’s hand from her neck.

  The arresting deputy stated that throughout his investigation he has identified several other alleged victims.

• 2. Utah man arrested after allegedly sexually abusing Panguitch High student and coach

  • 27 Mar 2025
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  By: Michael Martin
  Posted 11:32 AM, Mar 27, 2025
  and last updated 11:54 AM, Mar 27, 2025

  PANGUITCH, Utah — The Garfield County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a 76-year-old Utah man after he allegedly sexually abused a Panguitch High School student and coach. Allen Wayne Miller was arrested on Wednesday.

  According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, police were called to Panguitch High by the school's principal on Wednesday. When the officer and principal spoke, the school administrator told investigators that a member of the sports staff and a student had come forward alleging Allen Miller had forcibly grabbed them.

  The student told police that on Christmas Eve, she was caroling at Miller's home when he approached her and made a hugging motion. The student says that during the hug, Miller grabbed her right breast.

  The coach told a similar story to police, saying that at the softball game on Tuesday, she was at the concessions stand when Miller approached her. According to the coach, Miller attempted to do the same thing that the student described. However, the coach told police she had to forcibly remove Miller's hand from her neck.

  Investigators say they spoke with multiple other alleged victims of Miller during their investigation.

  When authorities would interview Miller, they claim he requested to be able to confront the alleged victims directly.

  Allen Wayne Miller was arrested on Wednesday and faces a forcible sexual abuse charge.