(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte High School girls’ volleyball coach could face prison time on allegations he illegally pocketed a large sum of money. 

 

Authorities say TR Harlan worked in sales at a sports wear store in Valparaiso where he’s accused of under billing or not charging customers at all for what they purchased.  Harlan would then collect commission on the full price of the sales.

 

Over a year and a half period, Harlan was allegedly paid more than $30,000 in illegal commissions.  Harlan is charged with Level 5 felony fraud and Level 6 felony theft. 

 

According to school officials, the volleyball team will have a new interim coach for the post season that begins Saturday.

 

Harlan was employed at Blythe’s Athletics, which creates uniforms and other apparel for school sports teams in Northwest Indiana.