VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH FACING CHARGES FOR INITIATING 10-HOUR STANDOFF WITH POLICE AT EL MODENA HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A varsity football coach is facing charges for initiating a 10-hour standoff with police and engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor student at El Modena High School (EMHS).

Circumstances of the Case

• At the time of the crime, Snitzler was employed as an assistant varsity football coach at EMHS in Orange.
• In February 2017, the defendant is accused of meeting a 17-year-old minor student and communicating with the victim via text messages.
• In March 2017, the defendant is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with the minor student.
• At approximately 10:45 a.m. on April 23, 2017, the defendant's family member contacted Orange Police Department (OPD).
• Snitzler is accused of locking himself inside of a classroom at EMHS with a loaded firearm.
• The defendant is also accused of being in a standoff with OPD for 10 hours before surrendering. OPD arrested the defendant at approximately 8:30 p.m.
• During OPD's investigation, police discovered Snitzler's relationship with the victim.

Prosecutor: Deputy District Attorney Raymund Diaz, Central Justice Center

*Defendant is facing additional charges for engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor student

Orange County District Attorney / Case #17CF1017 / May 3, 2017