Olathe Northwest Coach Grapples With 'Unlawful Sexual Relations' Charges

This mugshot of the moment has shocked suburban parents, reminds us that danger can, indeed, lurk in the suburbs AND that rumors amongst students often need to be investigated by law enforcement.

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"The Johnson County District Attorney's Office charged Steven Mesa with three counts of unlawful sexual relations with a person aged 16 or older. The Olathe Board of Education terminated Mesa earlier this month."

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Former Olathe Northwest wrestling coach charged

OLATHE, Kan. - A former wrestling coach at Olathe Northwest is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. The Johnson County District Attorney's Office charged Steven Mesa with three counts of unlawful sexual relations with a person aged 16 or older. Court documents say the allegations occurred between July 1 and Aug.

Former Olathe Northwest teacher, coach charged with unlawful sexual relations reportedly involving student

A former teacher and coach at Olathe Northwest High School in Johnson County, Kansas, has been charged in an incident reportedly involving sex with a student.Steven A. Mesa, 47, has been charged with three counts of unlawful sexual relations with an individual over the age of 16, dating back to incidents that were alleged to have happened between July 1 and Aug.

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