Anthony Oscar Alcala, a wrestling coach from Huntington Beach, California, was apprehended by authorities following serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving underage students. The Orange County Sheriff's Department reported that Alcala was taken into custody on Wednesday after an organization focused on preventing sexual assault among student athletes alerted them in February 2025 about two teenagers who had reportedly been groomed by him.

According to the two victims, the incidents of abuse occurred during Alcala’s tenure at El Modena High School and Foothill High School, where he was coaching wrestling. They stated that Alcala not only groomed them but also engaged in sexual relations with them while employed at these institutions.

Further investigation into Alcala's activities revealed that he also coached at Premier Wrestling, a private wrestling club in Placentia that was previously known as Somar Wrestling. Alcala now faces several felony charges, including engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor, as he has been booked into the Orange County Jail.

The sheriff's office has expressed concern that there could be more victims due to Alcala’s extensive access to young people and is encouraging anyone with additional information or who may have been affected to reach out to the Special Victims Detail of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. The investigation surrounding Alcala is still ongoing.