Newark Soccer Academy Owner Arrested on Suspicion of Having Sex With Minor

NEWARK, CA — John William Graham, 29, the co-owner of Finesse Soccer Academy based in Newark and a consultant to the Newark Soccer Club, has been arrested on charges of having a sexual relationship with a minor.

Newark Police report, "The victim notified her parents about the unlawful sex acts committed by Graham, which prompted her parents to notify the Newark Police Department earlier this week. The case was investigated by NPD Detectives and based on the early stages of the investigation; probable cause existed to obtain an arrest warrant for Graham."

He was arrested at his Newark home Friday afternoon.

Police say Graham is cooperating with their investigation.

Newark Soccer Club personnel are also cooperating with the investigation.

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Police believe this may be an isolated incident, but parents may consider having a conversation with their children. Contact Newark Detective Sgt. David Higbee at (510) 578-4962 or David.higbee@newark.org or Detective Adeceli Kovach at 510-578-4986 or Adeceli.kovach@newark.org if you have any information regarding inappropriate behavior by John Graham.

Information can also be left anonymously on the “Silent Witness” hotline at (510) 578-4965.