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Released: February 20, 2026 - Friday, 05:10 PM
As a result of the search warrant, Detectives arrested 38-year-old Kevin Coulombe of San Luis Obispo on multiple charges, including contacting a minor with the intent to have sex and arranging a meeting with a minor for sexual purposes.
Search warrants were served at Coulombe’s residence, his vehicle, and at Cal Poly, where he is currently employed as an instructor. Further investigation revealed Coulombe was previously employed as a teacher at San Luis Obispo High School and Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA , prior to his employment at Cal Poly.
Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Detective Division at 805-781-4500.
This investigation is part of the Sheriff’s Office’s continued effort to serve and protect San Luis Obispo County and to proactively target those who victimize the most vulnerable members of our community.
Contacting Minor for Sex
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: 805-781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-18-2026Place of Occurrence: San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Kevin Coulombe, 38, San Luis Obispo On 2-18-26, Sheriff’s Detectives served a search warrant in the city of San Luis Obispo as part of an ongoing investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.As a result of the search warrant, Detectives arrested 38-year-old Kevin Coulombe of San Luis Obispo on multiple charges, including contacting a minor with the intent to have sex and arranging a meeting with a minor for sexual purposes.
Search warrants were served at Coulombe’s residence, his vehicle, and at Cal Poly, where he is currently employed as an instructor. Further investigation revealed Coulombe was previously employed as a teacher at San Luis Obispo High School and Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA , prior to his employment at Cal Poly.
Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Detective Division at 805-781-4500.
This investigation is part of the Sheriff’s Office’s continued effort to serve and protect San Luis Obispo County and to proactively target those who victimize the most vulnerable members of our community.
