Girls’ soccer coach arrested in Southern California for alleged possession of child pornography

PASADENA, Calif. (KBC) — A Southern California girls’ soccer teacher and coach has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography.

Arcadia police began investigating last month after someone reported receiving suspicious and lewd messages on social media featuring underage girls, according to the city department.

During the investigation, detectives identified Justin Yasutake, 39, of Pasadena, as the suspect. They obtained a search warrant and found numerous sexually explicit videos and photos of girls on his electronic devices.

Yasutake was arrested Wednesday at his home. He was booked for possession of child sexual abuse material.

Authorities later discovered that he was a girls’ soccer teacher and coach for about 20 years and that he “has possibly been exploiting underage girls during that time.”

Police believe Yasutake may have been victimizing girls who have not come forward.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at (626) 574-5188.