Bay Area swimming instructor arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse

BERKELEY – A Bay Area swim instructor was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing several young children, police said.

According to a Berkeley Police Department press release, detectives launched an investigation last week after parents raised concerns about 25-year-old Tyler Livingston’s interactions with their children.

On Thursday, detectives executed search and arrest warrants at an address associated with Livingston, who was eventually taken into custody in Emeryville without further incident.

Livingston has worked as a swimming instructor in the Bay Area for the past few years and may have also worked as a substitute teacher for a time, according to police.

“While investigations into these cases are ongoing, we are aware that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward,” police said.

A police spokesman contacted by email declined to provide further details about the investigation, such as the number of known victims or a list of locations where Livingston taught.

Police urged potential victims to contact the police department’s child welfare unit at 510-981-5715.