Former Richmond teacher charged with 29 counts of child molestation, DA says
She was arrested Wednesday at Sacramento Int'l Airport upon returning from Hawaii to California.
RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- A former teacher in the East Bay is facing multiple charges of child molestation, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney.
Anessa Paige Gower was a biology teacher at Making Waves Academy in Richmond, where she allegedly engaged in numerous acts of a sexual nature with seven minors between 2021-2022, the DA's office said.
Friday, the DA filed 29 counts against Gower following her April 6 arrest at Sacramento International Airport as she was returning to California from Hawaii.
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She is currently in custody in Richmond.
Because they are all underage, the victims' identities are not being released.
"Investigators took statements from the victims and witnesses about a number of incidents involving sex acts with minors, inappropriate touching, and sharing sexually graphic photos over online platforms," the DA's office said.
