Assistant Coach at High School in Costa Mesa Arrested, Accused of Sending Inappropriate Photo to Student
An assistant wrestling coach at a high school in Costa Mesa was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly sending an inappropriate photo to a female student, authorities said.
Samuel Galvez, 30, was taken into custody after officers responded to Estancia High School shortly after 9 a.m., according to police. Galvez allegedly sent the student a photo of his genitalia.
The Orange resident also works as a campus security facilitator, police said.
He was booked on suspicion of harmful matter sent with intent of seduction of a minor and is expected to be transferred to Orange County County Jail in Santa Ana. Police said with his bail has been set at $30,000.
No other details have been released.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jake Jacobi at 714-754-5178.
Photo Credit: Costa Mesa Police Department