SBPDPIO
Source: Santa Barbara Police Department
On Thursday 9-30-21, a juvenile male victim reported to Santa Barbara Police Officers that he had been communicating with a person on a location-based social networking application. The juvenile victim reported receiving messages of a “sexting” nature, and eventually received explicit photographs of the suspect. The juvenile recognized the suspect, Jarrod M. Bradley (DOB 10-28-75) as a teacher and tennis coach at San Marcos High School. The suspect, Bradley, is a Goleta resident.
Santa Barbara Police Detectives, with assistance from Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department Detectives, contacted and arrested Bradley at San Marcos High School today. Bradley was booked at Santa Barbara County Jail for Penal Codes 288.2 (a) distributing harmful materials to a minor, and 288.3(a) communicating with a minor with criminal intent. The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
The Santa Barbara Police Department is urging any more victims or anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Santa Barbara Police Department: Detective Sgt. Larson 805-897-2347.
That’s messed up. What is a minor doing on an app that explicitly prohibits minors? Catfishing? Bad motives? Hoping to sue SMHS and make a quick buck? It’s sad all around. But the saddest part is the culture of homophobia in SB. If guys could actually put a face pic on their profile on gay apps without fear, this wouldn’t have happened. As an SMHS alumnus and former student of award-winning teacher Mr. Bradley, this whole ordeal is whack. I hope the kid faces consequences more than just karma and getting banned from the app.
Ger8t, the fact that you and your wife aren’t homophobic is truly Gr8t.
You’re just two people. If you really think your views must represent the majority in the area, I mean….
The photos were of the adult suspect himself. This article does not say anything about him being depicted in an illegal sex act—where did you get that, Doulie? His alleged crime was that he sent the explicit photos to a minor. What is not clear is whether he knew the recipient was a minor. Was the social network site open to minors? This article doesn’t have enough info. I withhold judgement until I know more.