More information has been released concerning the arrest of a Taylorville woman for grooming. 22-year-old Karla P Collado was arrested for Grooming, or luring a child to commit a sexual act. She was listed as an assistant coach with THS. Collado appeared in court on Thursday morning, and a petition to detain her was filed. She will have her hearing tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 AM in Christian County Court.
According to a statement from the Taylorville School District, Superintendent Brandi Bruley says that the coach was not a teacher of the district and the allegations did not occur on school grounds. Collado is accused of sending messages between October and December of 2024 to a minor under the age of 17. It is a class 4 felony, and the max sentence is 1-3 years in the department of corrections, mandatory supervised release of up to 6 months, a fine of up to $25,000, or probation for 2 ½ years. Collado may also have to register as a sex offender.
The School District says she is no longer involved with the soccer program. Taylorville Police say if you believe you might have been a victim in this case, please call the detective division.
