Santa Ana Police Detectives have 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 found inappropriate text messages between her daughter, a minor, and her high school track coach, Aaron Raya (28) of Santa Ana. Raya is the head track and field coach, a football coach, and a substitute teacher at Godinez High School.
The investigation revealed that Raya began speaking to the victim through social media during the school year regarding track events. Upon graduation, Raya immediately began contacting her in a sexual manner and attempted to meet with her. Special Crimes Detectives assumed the investigation and identified two more minor victims and former students of Godinez High School, who alleged Raya made sexual advances towards them.
On July 14, 2024, Santa Ana Police officers contacted Raya at his home where he was taken into custody. He was booked at the Orange County Jail for a sex-related charge, and his bail has been set at $100,000.
Detectives believe there could be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Thomas at 714-245-8346, mthomas@santa-ana.org, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
