Orange County wrestling coach Anthony Oscar Alcala, 28, faces multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual relationships with minors. Alcala, a resident of Huntington Beach, was taken into custody on Wednesday, as reported by KTLA. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the initial tip-off came in February 2025, leading to an investigation into Alcala's conduct with teenagers at El Modena High School in Orange and Foothill High School in Santa Ana.
During their ongoing efforts to curb sexual assaults involving athletes, investigators contacted the victims who alleged they had been groomed and, after that grooming, entered into sexual relations with Alcala. This case has led the authorities to believe that there could be more victims, given Alcala's opportunity to interact with juveniles during his coaching stints — an important detail shared by CBS News Los Angeles.
Further investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) revealed Alcala's past employment at a private wrestling club in Placentia named Premier Wrestling, formerly Somar Wrestling. He has been charged with multiple counts, including sexual intercourse with a minor, and is currently held at the Orange County Jail. Following the arrest, the SVD put out a call for possible additional victims, urging anyone with information to come forward, as noted by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The Sheriff's Department has set up channels for those wishing to provide anonymous tips via OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227 or online at occrimestoppers.org. They can also reach out directly to the Special Victims Detail at 714-647-7419 or Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
