Richard Eldredge (Sacramento, California), 41, theater teacher at Whitney High School, Rocklin Unified School District, Rocklin, California, "allegedly texting a teen for sex or naked pictures" Rocklin Today: Rocklin Teacher Arrested for Sexting Student (Dec 23 2013) Rocklin Police arrested a Whitney High School teacher today for "sexting" a female juvenile for unlawful purposes ... The 17-year-old victim reported to police that Eldredge on more than one occasion texted her asking for either sex or naked photos over a period of at least a month. The revelations first came to police from a mandated reporter not associated with Whitney High School. Tags:
Modesto Bee: Rocklin police say teacher texted teen for sex (Dec 23 2013) Richard Eldredge, 41, of Sacramento, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful contact with a minor for unlawful sexual purposes ... The 17-year-old female victim told officers that Eldredge more than once texted her for sex or naked photos, according to a police press release. The revelations came to police from someone who is mandated to report such incidents. The reporting party is not associated with the high school. Sacramento Bee: Rocklin police say teacher texted teen for sex (Dec 23 2013)
CBS Local Sacramento: Whitney High Teacher Arrested For Texting Underage Girl Nude Photos, Asking For Sex (Dec 23 2013) Richard Eldredge, 41, of Sacramento was arrested by Rocklin police on Monday and booked into Placer County Jail on felony charges of unlawful contact with a minor for unlawful sexual purposes, according to a statement by Rocklin police. The 17-year-old victim told police Eldredge “sexted” her more than once over the course of the last month either asking for sex or sending the pictures of himself. The incidents were initially reported to police from someone not associated with the school.
News 10: Rocklin Whitney High School teacher arrested on suspicion of sexting minor (Dec 23 2013) Capt. Lon Milka said Richard Eldredge, 41, a theater arts teacher at Whitney, was booked into Placer County Jail on a felony charge of unlawful contact with a minor for unlawful sexual purposes. The girl told police investigators that Eldredge sent her texts more than once either seeking sex or nude photos of her, Milka said. The sexting came to light when a person required by law to report suspected child abuse came to police, Milka said. That person is not associated with the high school, he added.
Celebrity Examiner: Whitney High School teacher arrested for soliciting teen (Dec 23 2013) According to the Rocklin Police Department, 41-year-old Richard Eldredge of Sacramento was arrested on felony charges of suspicion of unlawful contact with a minor for unlawful sexual purposes. The Rocklin Unified School District has placed the Theater Arts teacher on administrative leave. The victim is a 17-year-old female who told officers that Eldredge had texted her for sex or naked photos on several occasions. It’s believed to have gone on for at least a month.
Fox 40: High School Teacher Arrested for Sexting (Dec 23 2013) Richard Eldredge, a theater teacher at Whitney High School, was arrested Monday. The victim told police Eldredge texted her asking for either sex or for naked photos multiple times over a period of at least a month.
KCRA: Whitney HS teacher accused of 'sexting' student: Richard Elredge, 41, arrested (Dec 23 2013) Richard Eldredge, 41, was booked into the Placer County Jail on charges of unlawful contact with a minor for sexual purposes. Police said the 17-year-old victim reported to police that more than once during a one-month period, Eldredge texted her asking for either sex or nude photos. NBC News: Whitney HS teacher accused of 'sexting' student (Dec 23 2013)
Placer County Online: Text of Whitney High School Principal Memo Regarding ‘Sexting’ Arrest (Dec 23 2013) Dear Whitney High School Families, On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, our District was notified by Rocklin Police Department that they had information regarding a possible inappropriate relationship that had occurred between Richard Eldredge, WHS Drama teacher and a former Whitney High School female student. The District took immediate action by placing Mr. Eldredge on Administrative Leave effective Wednesday, December 11, 2013.Due to the sensitivity and integrity of the investigation, Rocklin Unified working in conjunction with Rocklin Police Department was directed not to share any information until Rocklin Police Department had completed their formal investigation.On Monday, December 23, 2013, Rocklin Police arrested Richard Eldredge for PC 288.3 – Unlawful contact with a minor for unlawful sexual purposes, a felony. The revelations first came to police from a mandated reporter not associated with Whitney High School or Rocklin Unified. Mr. Eldredge was booked into Placer County Jail.When your students return to WHS after winter break, a certificated substitute will be in the theater classes. Unfortunately, this individual cannot orchestrate all that is required for the musical production, Evita. We will attempt to find a qualified director to continue the production. Anyone with further information regarding this matter is encouraged to call the Rocklin Police Department at 916-625-5400 or Rocklin Unified Human Resources Department at 916-630-2240.
News 10: Police arrest Rocklin teacher in underage sexting case [Video] (Dec 23 2013) A Whitney High School teacher was arrested Monday on suspicion of sexting a 17-year-old girl.
KSTE: Rocklin Teacher Accused in Teen Sexting Scandal (Dec 23 2013) "This happened over a period of about a month, and this male teacher asking for either sex or naked photos of the female juvenile," said Captain Lou Milka. He continued to say that 41-year old Richard Eldredge of Sacramento is now being held at the Placer County Jail on $100,000 bail. Milka explained that his department was tipped off to the conduct by a different police department. "We were given information from another police department. It was reported through them through a mandated reporter, not associated with the high school."
