38-year-old man accused of sexually abusing minors in Sioux City

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Authorities in Woodbury County have accused a man now living in Pennsylvania of sexually abusing two minors.

According to court documents, 38-year-old Kyle Dirks has been charged with four counts of second-degree sexual abuse.

In court documents, authorities allege Dirks sexually abused two minors between 2017 and 2021. Authorities say they learned this information after interviewing the two minors. In separate interviews, both minors told authorities that Dirks sexually abused them on multiple occasions and the incidents happened at Dirks’ Sioux City home.

According to WPXI in Pittsburgh, Dirks coached youth hockey at the Shane Clifford Goalie School. WPXI says Dirks is no longer a part of the organization. Dirks was also a goalie coach for Robert Morris University Men’s Hockey. An RMU spokesperson told WPXI he volunteered with the team for one season. He was set to continue his volunteer role again this season but was removed from the position on Sept. 28.

Dirks was arrested in September and was booked into the Woodbury County Jail. He has since posted bond and is expected to be in court on Oct. 10.

If Dirks is convicted, each count of sexual abuse carries a maximum of 25 years in prison.