California training coach arrested for allegedly stalking, sending inappropriate texts to teen girl
COLTON, Calif. - A San Bernardino County man who worked as a training coach was arrested after he allegedly made inappropriate contact with a teen girl, authorities announced.
On Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, San Bernardino County deputies were provided information about 39-year-old John Anthony Ayala, who had allegedly been sending inappropriate text messages to a 13-year-old girl.
Ayala, a Colton resident, was a self-training coach who previously worked at Inland Peak Performance and F1 Training in San Bernardino.
In addition to accusations of sending the victim inappropriate texts, sheriff’s officials said he followed the victim and showed up at places he knew she would be.
Highland Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at Ayala’s Colton home where they confiscated multiple electronic devices as part of the investigation.
Ayala was subsequently booked at the Central Detention Center on the charges of stalking and annoying/molesting a minor.
A photo of Ayala has been released as investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy T. Houn at 909-425-9793. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips online.