Ex-Claremont HS Band Coach Jailed After Allegedly Molesting Boy

PHOTO/Claremont Police.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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CLAREMONT - A Montclair man who spent time as a band coach at Claremont High School was caught September 11 after attempting to meet a teen boy.

Daniel Gonzalez, 25, was arrested in Claremont after attempting to rendezvous with the 17-year-old boy whom he is accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with, according to the Claremont Police Department.

The boy and Gonzalez met while the latter was employed as a band coach, a job he last worked during the 2017-2018 school year.

Gonzalez was to meet the boy somewhere in Claremont at 5:30 p.m. September 11, but instead was met by Claremont Police and a pair of handcuffs.

Police learned of the inappropriate meeting and molestation allegations September 2.

Gonzalez posted $100,000 bail after being booked on suspicion of child abuse and contact with a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, Claremont Police said.

Gonzalez is scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court October 10.