Overview
- Steve Paul Perry Popper, 47, a Bemis Elementary School teacher from Colton, was arrested Wednesday and booked into the Central Detention Center.
- He is suspected of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, including with force or duress, as well as possession of child pornography.
- Investigators say they uncovered evidence indicating abuse involving at least four minors and are asking the public for additional information.
- Authorities released Popper’s photograph and did not say whether any alleged victims were students at his school, and the Rialto Unified School District did not immediately comment.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jason Desario at 909-890-4904 or provide anonymous tips to We-Tip at 800-782-7463 or wetip.com.