Mesquite, Texas - The Mesquite Police Department (MPD) has arrested Matthan Lough, a 32-year-old male from Crandall, Texas, on a warrant for the offense of Child Grooming.
The investigation began on October 2, 2025, after the MPD received a report of a possible child grooming case at the Christian Center of Mesquite, located in the 4400 Block of E. Cartwright Rd. MPD Investigators identified Lough as the suspect, obtained an arrest warrant, and took him into custody.
During the course of the investigation, authorities discovered that Lough had prior access to children through his employment history. He had worked as a teacher and coach at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy in Mesquite, Texas, and also served as a club volleyball coach for a team based out of Mesquite.
The Mesquite Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding any other offenses involving Lough to contact them at 972-216-6701.
