Anaheim police investigating teacher accused of fathering baby with highschool scholar 35 years in the past

Anaheim police are investigating a 61-year-old band teacher after two girls accused him of getting inappropriate relationships with them whereas they have been college students of his at Loara High School within the Eighties, authorities mentioned on Friday, Sept. 13.

Steve Graves, who most lately was working as a band teacher at Lexington Junior High School, was positioned on administrative depart by the Anaheim Union High School District on Aug. 29, three days after a lady got here ahead to inform Anaheim officers she had an intimate relationship with him about 35 years in the past, Anaheim Sgt. Matt Sutter mentioned.

During their investigation, sexual-assault detectives discovered a second girl who additionally had a relationship with Graves and that one had a baby with him, Sutter mentioned. Graves was confirmed to be the daddy by way of a DNA check, the sergeant mentioned.

Graves had not been arrested as of Friday, Sept. 13, as Anaheim detectives work with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to find out what prices, if any, may be filed based mostly on the statute of limitations.

“We comprehend it occurred, it’s whether or not we are able to cost him or not,” Sutter mentioned.

Both of the ladies recognized Graves and each have been minors on the time of the alleged relationships, Sutter mentioned.

Detectives contacted Graves, and Sutter mentioned he didn’t deny the kid is his.

During his tenure with the varsity district, Graves has additionally taught at Ball Junior High School.

The faculty district deliberate to ship out an announcement to the group Friday afternoon, spokesman Jose Bautista mentioned.

“We entrust our kids with the care and security whereas they’re with their lecturers and one thing like that is very disturbing for any guardian,” Sutter mentioned.

Police requested anybody with details about the case to name detectives at 714-765-1623. Anonymous suggestions may be made by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.