Wilmington City Schools Releases Statement on Gordon Cordell Arrest

WILMINGTON, Ohio (August 19, 2025)—Mr. Gordon Cordell was an assistant coach for our JV softball team for the 21-22 and 22-23 seasons.

Mr. Cordell was also under contract as our sports photographer for those two years.

All FBI and BCI background checks were on file and did not reveal any past issues of concern.

To date, no Wilmington City School students have filed complaints, with school personnel, against Mr. Cordell.

To our knowledge no hidden video recording devices were found in school facilities.

Upon his arrest, the district cut all ties with Mr. Cordell as a coach and athletic photographer. 

Statement Submitted by Superintendent Tim Dettwiller