Former Delaware swim instructor charged with child sex abuse

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The arrest of a former long-time swim instructor in Delaware on charges he sexually assaulted children has authorities looking for more possible victims.

Thomas Kennedy, 56, of Dover, was arrested last month.

The arrest of a former long-time swim instructor on charges he sexually assaulted children has authorities looking for more possible victims.



Police say there are at least four known victims.

Kennedy served as a swim instructor at multiple YMCA facilities between 1997 and 2020.
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