Hoover soccer coach accused of possessing child pornography, Fresno detectives say
A boys soccer coach at Hoover High School has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday.
The office received a tip from the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force before arresting Miguel Lara, 38, of Fresno at his home near Cedar and Shaw avenues, according to a news release.
Lara was arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual assault material, the sheriff’s office said. His electronic devices were also seized from his apartment.
Lara was an interim coach for the Hoover team, investigators said. Fresno Unified School District has been made aware of his arrest.
Detectives asked anyone who has more information to contact investigators.
Detective Jovan Tamayo can be reached at 559-761-3659. Tips may also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org.
This story was originally published July 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM.
