A high school assistant basketball coach in Orange County was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a minor, authorities said.
Michael Joseph Duran, 44, of Aliso Viejo is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a girl while working as an assistant basketball coach at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said.
Investigators were tipped off earlier this month about a suspected inappropriate relationship between Duran and the teen, the department said. After interviewing the victim, investigators said they learned Duran allegedly groomed her and engaged in sexual acts with her in 2024 and this year.
Duran was booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor.
Investigators also discovered Duran is involved as a coach with SOCAL FINS, a basketball club in San Juan Capistrano.
Investigators asked that anyone with information about the case to call them at 714-647-7419 or submit an anonymous tip to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or to ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.
