Arcadia police released the photo of a 39-year-old Pasadena teacher and coach on Wednesday after he was arrested for possession of child pornography.
Arcadia police began their investigation into Justin Yasutake, a veteran youth girls soccer coach, after he received a tip on Nov. 11. The tipster said they received suspicious messages asking for young girls through a social media platform. The suspect also sent lewd videos.
Detectives linked Yasutake to the text conversation and obtained a search warrant for his electronic devices. During the search, they found obscene videos and images of underage girls, according to Arcadia police. Yasutake was arrested without incident and booked for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Arcadia Police Department
Based on his position as a youth football coach and teacher, investigators believe he may have victimized underage girls. However, potential victims have not yet come forward.
Anyone with information about the case can contact Arcadia Police at (626) 574-5188 and quote case number 2404863. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website.
