As Whatcom News reported, a 41-year-old Marysville man faces two felony charges in Whatcom County Superior Court following a formal investigation conducted by the Bellingham Police Department. Russell Kert Robinson has been formally accused of third-degree rape of a child and third-degree child molestation. The criminal charges stem from a probable cause declaration that was officially filed by prosecutors on October 29, 2026.
The Bellingham Police Department investigation officially commenced on October 8, 2026, after a former student came forward to report an alleged assault that took place in April 2013. According to the public record detailing the case, the historical incident occurred at the 3600 block of Toad Lake Rd in Bellingham. During the course of the investigation, detectives formally interviewed the victim on October 23, 2026. At the time of the 2013 incident, the victim was 14 years old. Records show that during that same period in April 2013, Russell Kert Robinson served as the Squalicum High School wrestling head coach and also worked as a football assistant coach.
Years after the alleged historical incident, Russell Kert Robinson secured employment with the Mukilteo School District. Mukilteo School District stated to Whatcom News, "Robinson began work on June 22, 2026, as the District’s Director of Athletics and Safety."
Following the conclusion of the initial phases of the Bellingham Police Department investigation, an arrest warrant was subsequently issued and executed on October 29, 2026. Following the execution of the warrant, Russell Kert Robinson appeared in court and pleaded not guilty during a hearing held on October 30, 2026, in Whatcom County Superior Court. During this court appearance, Whatcom County Superior Court set bail at $100,000 along with implementing a pretrial no-contact order.
Following the court's bail determination, Russell Kert Robinson was released from custody after posting a $100,000 bail bond on October 31, 2026. In response to these legal developments and the subsequent charges, Mukilteo School District also told Whatcom News, "Upon learning of the charges, Mukilteo School District immediately placed Robinson on administrative leave." The case remains active within Whatcom County Superior Court as proceedings continue.
