Mesa track coach accused of soliciting 14-year-old minor for sex

MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa High School track coach was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of seeking out a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. 

Angel Jesus Torres, 27, has been booked into jail on charges of child sex trafficking and aggravated luring of a minor. According to Tempe police, the part-time track coach allegedly offered cash to someone he thought was juvenile in exchange for sexual favors. 

The minor was actually an undercover detective.

Torres allegedly offered to pay the girl $150 to have sex and take photos of the child, public records show.

Court records show Torres allegedly admitted to frequently seeking out sex workers on social media platforms.

Police said there's no indication that there were any students at Mesa High School who were victims, however, the investigation is ongoing. 

Mesa Public Schools said Torres was hired in 2013 and cleared a background check and holds a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the state.

The school district said he is no longer coaching.

Tempe police are asking the public to report any relevant information involving Torres' alleged inappropriate behavior around children.

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