Crime & Safety
Inland Empire Teacher Took Inappropriate Photos Of Students: Cops
John Martin Sheldon, 27, is accused of annoying or molesting a child under 18.
INLAND EMPIRE, CA -- An Inland Empire teacher was arrested for allegedly taking inappropriate photos of several female students, authorities said Saturday. John Martin Sheldon, 27, of Helendale, is accused of annoying or molesting a child under 18 and invasion of privacy, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff's officials said Sheldon, a teacher at Riverside Preparatory Middle School in Oro Grande, was arrested Friday after a student saw him take a photo or video of a student under a classroom desk.
An investigation involving interviews with several minors showed a similar incident happened in February, officials said.
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Sheldon was booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Lisa Guerra (909) 387-3615.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
--Booking photo via San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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