A 44-year-old man who labored at an Orange County highschool is accused of grooming a feminine pupil and carrying on a sexual relationship together with her, authorities introduced Wednesday.
In a information launch, investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Division’s Particular Victims Element allege that Aliso Viejo resident Michael Joseph Duran had a sexual relationship with minor feminine sufferer between 2024 and 2025.
Investigators had been notified of the alleged relationship in August by a mandated reporter who believed Duran was concerned in an inappropriate relationship with the lady.
“The sufferer was subsequently contacted, and an investigation ensued,” the discharge acknowledged. “The sufferer alleged that Duran, whereas working as a highschool assistant basketball coach at Dana Hills Excessive Faculty, groomed and had and had a sexual relationship together with her.”
Michael Joseph Duran, 44, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested Aug. 13, 2025. (OCSD)
It was later discovered that the 44-year-old was additionally concerned as a basketball coach with a membership in San Juan Capistrano often known as SoCal Fins.
“Because of Duran’s place as a basketball coach of minor females, SVD investigators imagine there could also be further victims,” authorities famous.
Dana Hills Excessive Faculty is seen on this undated picture from Google Maps.
It’s at the moment unclear if Duran continues to be employed with Dana Hills Excessive Faculty or the basketball membership in San Juan Capistrano.
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The 44-year-old was taken into custody Aug. 13 and booked on the Orange County Jail for oral copulation with a minor beneath the age of 18.
Anybody with details about this investigation or who believes they had been victimized by Duran or is aware of somebody who was is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Division’s Particular Victims Element at 714-647-7419 or 714-647-7000.
Nameless suggestions can also be submitted to the Orange County Crime Stoppers Hotline at 855-TIP-OCCS or at www.ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.
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