William V. Coultrip of Pleasanton is facing accusations of using Snapchat to allegedly contact underage girls, engage in “hundreds of inappropriate conversations,” and commit sex crimes against them, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
William V. Coultrip, 19, allegedly “used social media to prey on teenage girls,” the sheriff’s office reported.
Investigators stated that Coultrip operated under several fake names online, including “John Kelly” and “Josh Foire.”
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: William V. Coultrip Arrest
Sheriff’s detectives arrest sex crimes suspect, look to identify additional victims.
Investigators with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a sex crimes suspect who used social media to prey on teenage girls.
In July of 2024, deputies assigned to the Headquarters Patrol Bureau responded to a call for service involving a teenage girl who had been victimized by an unknown suspect. Using Automated License Plate Reader technology, social media, and other investigative methods, detectives identified the suspect as 19-year-old William V. Coultrip of Pleasanton.
The investigation revealed Coultrip used social media applications such as Snapchat to engage in hundreds of inappropriate conversations with underage girls. Coultrip would often drive to the victims or request they take public transportation to meet him in-person. Many of the conversations included the exchange of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Coultrip used multiple fake names including “John Kelly” and “Josh Foire.”
On August 15, 2024, following an extensive investigation, Sheriff’s detectives coordinated with the Pleasanton Police Department to locate and arrest Coultrip on a San Mateo County arrest warrant for the following charges.
PC 289(h)- Sexual penetration w/ victim under 18
PC220(a)(2)- Assault w/ intent to commit a felony
PC 288.4(b)- Arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes
PC 288.3(a)- Contact minor to sexual purposes
PC 288.2(a)- Sending harmful matter to a minor
Investigators believe there are additional unidentified victims and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Those who recognize Coultrip and have further information are asked to contact Detective Nicole Pitts at [email protected] or 650-363-4060. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
William V. Coultrip de Pleasanton enfrenta acusaciones de usar Snapchat para supuestamente contactar a niñas menores de edad, participar en “cientos de conversaciones inapropiadas” y cometer delitos sexuales contra ellas, según la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de San Mateo.
William V. Coultrip, de 19 años, supuestamente “usó las redes sociales para aprovecharse de las adolescentes”, informó la oficina del sheriff.
Los investigadores declararon que Coultrip operaba con varios nombres falsos en línea, incluidos “John Kelly” y “Josh Foire”.