Overview
- Christopher Becerra, 42, was arrested Thursday by Brea police after a report of inappropriate sexual messages sent to a minor.
- He was booked on suspicion of possessing child pornography, annoying or molesting a child, falsifying evidence, and witness tampering, according to police.
- Investigators say they have identified more alleged victims and, citing his access to children, urged others with information to come forward.
- Superintendent Brinda Leon called the allegations deeply disturbing, pledged cooperation with police, and said the district has no knowledge of misconduct involving current BOUSD students or staff.
- Becerra was elected to the BOUSD board in 2022 for a term through 2026 and also works for Santa Ana College and serves on the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program board; police asked tipsters to call 714-671-4469.