LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metro police arrested a high school football coach who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Antwone Washington, 45, faces nine felony charges including four counts of using or permitting a minor over the age of 14 to produce pornography, three counts of statutory sexual seduction by a person over the age of 21, and one count each of first-degree kidnapping of a minor and contacting or attempting to contact a minor by a person of authority for sex, according to court records.
Washington most recently worked as Valley High School’s head football coach. He also worked as a campus security monitor, according to a source.
Washington was in custody in the Clark County Detention Center Tuesday night, jail records show.
The 8 News Now Investigators obtained a copy of an email Valley High School principal Kimberly Perry-Carter sent to parents and guardians on Tuesday.
“Valley High School prioritizes the safety of its students. As always, we want to inform you of important matters in our school community.
We are informing you that an employee assigned to our school was arrested on charges related to inappropriate contact with a juvenile.
They have been placed on leave per the negotiated agreement with the employee’s bargaining unit and will not be allowed on campus. Because this is a police investigation, we do not have additional information to share.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is the lead investigative agency. We assure you we are cooperating fully with law enforcement in their investigation.
We are committed to providing quality instruction, ensuring that our students continue to receive an excellent education in a safe environment, and minimizing any disruption in our learning environment.
Thank you”
Washington appeared to be categorized as a support professional. It is standard, in these types of situations, for the employee to be assigned to home without pay.
Washington was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. Stay with 8 News Now for updates.
To reach investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, email vmurphy@8newsnow.com.
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