Former Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes
(Albany, OR) -- A former math teacher and wrestling coach at South Albany High School has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a student. Albany Police say a School Resource Officer started the investigation after a tip. 28-year-old Duece Phaly was a teacher and coach from 2018 through 2022. The alleged sexual abuse happened in 2022. Phaly is charged with 11 counts of sex abuse. He was booked into the Linn County Jail.



