Albany, OR. – Official Release: On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 an inappropriate sexual relationship between a former high school teacher and high school student was brought to the attention of a School Resource Officer. Officers investigated the allegations and on Friday, December 13, 2024 arrested Duece Keey Loi Phaly, age 28, of Albany. He was arrested for 10 counts of Sex Abuse II and 1 count of Sex Abuse III.
The inappropriate sexual relationship began in 2022 when Phaly was working as a math teacher and wrestling coach at South Albany High School while the juvenile victim was a student. Phaly was a teacher and coach from 2018-2022. He is currently lodged at the Linn County Jail.
Sex crimes against children are especially heinous and require an extremely thorough investigation. The Greater Albany Public School District has worked cooperatively with the Albany Police Department to ensure a complete examination into this matter is completed. We believe there may be additional victims and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Gina Bell at 541-791-0070.
Duece is currently held at the Linn County jail on charges of Sex Abuse 2 and Sex Abuse 3.
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