A man from Springfield, Massachusetts, was detained on Tuesday after a traffic stop revealed that he was a suspect in a sexual assault case.
Justin Perez, 27, reportedly made inappropriate contact with a female student at Somers High School, where he worked as an assistant athletics coach.
An October 2024 state police investigation revealed that Perez reportedly made inappropriate social media/phone contact, contact during practices, and unwelcome sexual approaches on a student.
According to an affidavit, Perez made contact with the victim after regular practice hours, as late as 1 a.m., and communicated pornographic photographs and videos to her.
Perez was charged for the following violations:
- Criminal attempt-risk of injury to a minor
- Risk of injury to a minor
- Criminal attempt- second degree sexual assault
- Fourth degree sexual assault
- Enticing a minor under 18 by computer
He was released on $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on Wednesday.
Jean Lopez 
