Schools
Lamorinda Teacher Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges
She has taught at both Miramonte and Acalanes high schools. Investigators say the crimes happened more than 20 years ago.
LAMORINDA, CA — Orinda teacher Kyle Ann Wood has been arrested on felony sex charges, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office reports. She is currently a teacher at Miramonte High School in Orinda. The "alleged inappropriate and unlawful relationships between Wood and two minors" happened between 1996 and 1998 when she taught at Acalanes High School in Lafayette.
Wood was arrested Wednesday evening at her Pleasant Hill home and booked into the Martinez Jail where she is being held on $150,000 bail.
The investigation into Wood was opened by the Lafayette Police Department, with assistance from the Sheriff's Office Investigation Division. The victims were students at Acalanes High School at the time of the incidents.
Find out what's happening in Lamorindafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has officially filed felony sex charges against Wood.
The investigation continues. If you have information for investigators, call detectives at 925-283-3680 or 925-299-3234. You may also email Sgt. Rossberg at tross@so.cccounty.us.
Find out what's happening in Lamorindafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
