Tipster Leads to Arrest of Pasadena Man on Child Porn Charges

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ARCADIA - A man described as having a 20-year career as a girls soccer coach and teacher was arrested December 11, accused of possessing child porn.

Justin Akio Yasutake, 39, was arrested without further incident outside his Pasadena home. A social media user told Arcadia Police officers that an unknown user sent messages inquiring about underage females. The unknown user also allegedly sent videos of a male masturbating to images of underage females, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

Yasutake was officially charged with one count of possession of child pornography December 13. The criminal complaint alleges he possessed more than 600 images of child sex abuse material, including 10 or more images of a prepubescent minor, or a minor under 12, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Police were contacted November 11. Detectives allege that Yasutake was involved in the messing. A search warrant was written and executed for Yasutake’s electronic devices. Detectives discovered numerous videos and images of underage girls engaging in sexual activity, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

An arrest warrant was obtained, leading to Yasutake being taken into custody.

A quick Internet search reveals Yasutake having coached a number of teams, including F.C. Golden State, a youth soccer club based in Pasadena. As recently as 2018, he coached a G2008 team, which is composed of girls born in 2008.

Yasutake also boasted having been certified with a U.S. National “C” license granted by U.S. Soccer.

Yasutake posted $40,000 bond December 11, according to Los Angeles County booking records.

Arraignment is scheduled December 23 in Dept. 30 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Additional victims or anyone with information is urged to call Arcadia Police detectives at 626-574-5188, case number 2404863. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.

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