Former VB track coach charged in sex case

Virginia Beach police have charged Derek Halstead, a former track coach, with three felony counts of carnal knowledge of a minor by a person in a position of authority. The alleged incidents occurred between 2018 and 2020 while Halstead was coaching at Tallwood High School in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. (13newsnow.com) Halstead also worked as an assistant track coach at Regent University and as head coach at First Colonial High School until recently. He resigned from First Colonial on April 11, 2026, after the investigation surfaced. (13newsnow.com) Police arrested Halstead on April 22, 2026, at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. He was held without bond and transferred to Virginia Beach Correctional Center. (13newsnow.com) Halstead, 43, has no prior criminal history and no additional charges pending as of April 23. Virginia Beach City Public Schools placed him on administrative leave last week pending the outcome. (13newsnow.com) Superintendent Dr. David Foster sent a letter to families on April 22 confirming Halstead’s separation from the district. He emphasized student safety and urged reporting concerns. (13newsnow.com) Police are seeking additional information from anyone who interacted with Halstead during his coaching tenure at Tallwood High School or elsewhere. Call 757-385-4100, submit an anonymous tip via Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, or text “VBTIP” and your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). (13newsnow.com)