West Covina

West Covina gymnastics coach accused of sexual misconduct with kids

Police believe there may be more victims

Jose De Jesus Barraza
West Covina Police Department

A 47-year-old gymnastics coach at West Covina community centers was arrested Friday for alleged lewd acts with children.

Jose De Jesus Barraza was arrested around 10:30 a.m. by the Pacific Southwest U.S. Marshals Taskforce Team in Jurupa Valley on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with children under 14, according to the West Covina Police Department.

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He was being held in lieu of $900,000 bail, police said.

No specifics about the allegations were released, so it was unclear how many alleged victims are involved and where the alleged offenses occurred.

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Police said, however, they believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police at 626-939-8500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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