Skating Coach Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges

A Syracuse man has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a girl under the age of 15.

State Police say 73-year old Peter Vonzwehl was the girl's cycling and speed skating coach.

Vonzwehl is accused of committing the sex act while he was training the victim at his home in Syracuse over the last two years.  he's charged with criminal sexual act, a felony

Anyone with information regarding Vonzwehl or the investigation is asked to call State Police in North Syracuse at at (315) 455-2922.