LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Investigators in Las Animas County, Colorado have a warrant to arrest a former Trinidad State Junior College wrestling coach who they believe is now living in Missouri.

John Lewis, 31, is accused of extorting students on the mens’ and womens’ wrestling teams, bribing and threatening them, and providing alcohol to minors, according to arrest papers.

The eight page arrest affidavit says after leaving his position at Trinidad State, Lewis invited students to a house packing party on January 31.

It says 20 students attended after getting an email that said: "Hey y'all - I will buy you pizza/wings and drinks if you'd be willing to come help Vivian and I pack up our house, tonight, by putting things in boxes and tubs. If there's something else that would be c

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