Claremont Band Coach Suspected Of Sex Crime With Teenage Boy

CLAREMONT, CA —A former Claremont High School Band Coach was arrested after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old boy. Now, police are seeing additional victims or witnesses in this case.

In early September, Claremont police learned that Daniel Gonzales, 25 of Montclair, had met the teenager while he worked at the Claremont High School as a band coach. Police and the teen worked together to reach out to Gonzales, which led to his arrest, police say.

"On Wednesday, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Gonzales agreed to meet the teen in Claremont," Claremont Police Sgt. Robert Ewing said. "When he arrived at the meet point, rather than finding the 17-year-old, Gonzales walked in on Claremont Police Detectives, who then took him into custody."

Gonzales was arrested on charges of child abuse and contact with a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, according to Ewing.

Gonzalez was booked into the Claremont Police Jail and released on $100,000 bond.

His arraignment date was scheduled for October 10, 2019 at Pomona Superior Court.

The Claremont Police Department is looking for other potential victims and/or witnesses to this or any other similar criminal activity. Please contact the Claremont Police Department at 909-399-5411 if you have any additional information related to the case.