(Albert Lea, MN) — An Albert Lea High School counselor is free on bond after he was accused of sexually assaulting a female student. Richard Polley, who is also a girls basketball coach, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. Authorities say the offense came from a January 8 incident with the 16-year-old victim at the defendant’s Albert Lea home. Polley is expected back in court on January 27.