Dominguez Coach Is Arrested

Russell Otis, the highly successful boys’ basketball coach at Compton Dominguez High, was arrested Thursday and booked on suspicion of sexual battery, and sodomy with a person under age 18, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.

Deputy Bruce Thomas said Otis, 38, was arrested by detectives with the Family Crime Bureau around 11 a.m. and was booked and being held at the Carson sub-station.

Thomas said bail had been increased from $50,000 to $100,000 Thursday night and that no arraignment date had been set. Thomas said Otis posted bail and was released about 8:30 p.m.

Detectives are continuing their investigation and no other details could be released, Thomas said.

Otis led Dominguez to six consecutive Southern Section titles and four of the last five Division II state championships.

Last season, the Dons finished the season with a 35-2 record and were ranked No. 1 in several national polls.

Dominguez was expected to contend for another state title this season behind senior center Tyson Chandler, who is regarded as a potential lottery pick in next year’s NBA draft.