O.C. soccer coach arrested on suspicion of child molestation, having child porn

An Orange County youth soccer coach was arrested Thursday on suspicion of kid molestation and possession of kid pornography, authorities stated.

Costa Mesa police launched the coach’s title and photograph on Friday whereas asking for the general public’s assist discovering different potential victims.

The coach, 39-year-old Joshua Intelligent of Santa Ana, is suspected of grooming a 14-year-old lady for months after which having illegal sexual activity, the Costa Mesa Police Division stated in a information launch.

Police stated the coach spent six months “grooming” the lady, who was a soccer participant he had entry to by way of his job.

“Intelligent subsequently gained non-public entry to Jane Doe and is accused of getting illegal sexual activity with the sufferer,” police stated.

The lady’s mother and father then came upon and reported the crimes to police, who took Intelligent into custody final week.

After his arrest, detectives came upon that Intelligent had pornographic photographs of teenage women on his cellphone, police stated.

Intelligent, who at the moment was already out of custody after posting $100,000 bail, was arrested once more on an extra cost of possession of kid pornography.

Police didn’t title the group Intelligent is employed by, solely saying he works for an organization in Santa Ana.

Detectives are actually making an attempt to determine the youngsters within the photographs allegedly discovered on the coach’s cellphone, and another victims the coach might need had entry to whereas on the job.

The investigation stays ongoing and anybody with extra info is requested to name Costa Mesa Detective Alicia Defuria at 714-754-5364 or e-mail her adefuria@costamesaca.gov. Callers may contact Sg.t Jose Morales at 714-754-4933.