Crime & Safety

20 Felony Charges Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct With Teens

The suspect was a high school coach and church youth leader

A wrestling coach at California High School and small group youth leader at New Life Church has been charged with 20 felony counts involving sexual misconduct with teens.

Kevin Lopez, 27, was arrested on Sept. 9, the same day San Ramon Police became aware of the allegations.

High School Coach, Church Youth Leader Arrested

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The police department revealed today that several victims have been identified. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed 20 felony counts against Lopez last Friday, Sept. 12.

Lopez is being held on $2,125,000 bail.

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Here’s a detailed listing of the charges against Lopez:

PC 288(c)(1) – Thirteen counts – Lewd Act Upon Child Age 14-15

PC 288.4(b) – Two counts – Arrangement of Meeting with a Minor for Purpose of Engaging in Certain Lewd and Lascivious Behavior

PC 311.4(c) – One count – Using Minor for Noncommercial Sex Acts

PC 288.2(a) – Two counts – Distributing/Exhibiting Lewd Matter to a Minor

PC 288.3(a) – One count – Contacting Minor for purpose of Engaging in Lewd and Lascivious Behavior with a Minor

PC 288(a) – One count – Lewd Act Upon Child Under Age 14

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