Porterville High School coach arrested for soliciting a minor

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Porterville High School employee and sports coach was arrested Monday for soliciting a minor, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said David Carrasco, 36, contacted an underage boy with the intent of engaging in sexual behavior. It's unknown if the minor was a student at the high school.

Carrasco was arrested after deputies conducted a sting operation where detectives arranged a meeting between him and the minor.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation and school officials have been notified of the incident.

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