Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced last Thursday that an after school coach for football and other sports and aide for disabled students at elementary schools in Glendale has been charged in the molestation of at least six boys.

“Those we entrust with our children should be beacons of support and guidance, providing a safe and nurturing environment where our children can learn and grow,” District Attorney Gascón said. “It’s heartbreaking and deeply disturbing when someone entrusted with such a role, and especially someone acting as a guardian to such a vulnerable group of children, chooses to violate the sacred trust that exists between educators, students and their families. We will not tolerate such despicable acts within our community.”

Pedro Antonio Tellez was charged in case with eight felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under age 14. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday, Oct. 5, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

It has been alleged that between 2018 and 2023, while working at various elementary schools in Glendale, the defendant molested at least six boys by touching them inappropriately and with a sexual intent.

There are still more potential victims who have come forward and are being interviewed.

The case is being investigated by the Glendale Police Dept. Anyone who may be a victim of the defendant is encouraged to call the Glendale Police Dept. at (818) 548-4840 and ask for an Assaults detective.