Pasadena teacher and coach arrested for child pornography

Arcadia police released the photo of a 39-year-old teacher and coach from Pasadena on Wednesday after he was arrested for possessing child pornography. 

The Arcadia Police Department started its investigation into Justin Yasutake, a long-time girls youth soccer coach, after receiving a tip on Nov. 11. The tipster said they received suspicious messages through a social media platform inquiring about juvenile girls. The suspect also sent lewd videos. 

Detectives connected Yasutake to the text conversation and obtained a search warrant for his electronic devices. During the search, they found lewd videos and images of underage girls, according to the Arcadia Police Department. Yasutake was arrested without incident and booked for possession of child sexual abuse material. 

Based on his position as a youth soccer coach and teacher, investigators believe he may have victimized underage girls. However, potential victims have not stepped forward. 

Anyone with information about the case should contact Arcadia police at (626) 574-5188 and mention case number 2404863. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website.