Albany, Oregon – The Albany Police Department reports that it has arrested a former high school teacher for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

According to APD, the allegation was brought to the attention of a School Resource Office. APD says 28-year-old Duece Keey Loi Phaly was arrested on December 13, 2024 on ten counts of Sex Abuse II and one count of Sex Abuse III.

Authorities allege that the inappropriate sexual relationship began in 2022 when Phaly was working as a math teacher and wrestling coach at South Albany High School where the victim was a student.

Phaly served as a teacher and coach from 2018 to 2022. He is currently being held in the Linn County Jail.