APD: Coach arrested for inappropriate Snapchat messages
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A metro track and field coach is behind bars Wednesday night.
Albuquerque police say 24-year-old Treyjan Felipe sent sexual photos, videos, and messages to a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat.
According to police, Felipe coached the girl when she was a member of Sandia Prep’s middle school track and field team.
Police arrested Felipe Wednesday, and he’s in jail facing several charges, including criminal sexual communication with a child, criminal solicitation with an electric device, and intimidation of a witness.
Based on state law, Felipe could be facing at least a year in prison if convicted.
KOB 4 reached out to Sandia Prep Wednesday, and a spokesperson sent the following statement:
“This individual is no longer employed at the school. He has not been on campus for more than two weeks. We are fully cooperating with the police and their investigation.”