SAPD arrested a high school track and field coach for lewd conduct toward minors

Detectives from the Santa Ana Police Department arrested a 28-year-old high school coach for contacting minors with the intent to commit a sex crime.

On July 14, 2024, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report from a mother who discovered inappropriate text messages between her minor daughter and her high school track and field coach. Aaron Raya (28) of Santa Ana. Raya is the head track and field coach, football coach and substitute teacher at Godinez High School.

The investigation revealed that during the school year, Raya began talking to the victim through social media about athletics events. After graduation, Raya immediately began contacting her in a sexual manner and attempted to meet up with her. Special Crimes Detectives took over the investigation and identified two additional underage victims and former students of Godinez High School who claimed Raya made sexual advances toward them.

On July 14, 2024, Raya was visited at his home by the Santa Ana Police Department and taken into custody. He was booked into the Orange County Jail on sexual assault charges and his bail was set at $100,000.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Thomas at 714-245-8346. [email protected]or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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