Orange County Teacher Had Child With Student: Police

ANAHEIM, CA — An Orange County teacher is under investigation for reportedly fathering a child with one of his students, the Anaheim Police Department reported.

The suspect, 61-year-old Steve Graves, is currently employed with the Anaheim Union High School District.

On Aug. 26, 2024, a woman reported to police that in the late '80s, when she was a student at Loara High School in Anaheim, she had a sexual relationship with one of her teachers.

Detectives on the case discovered a second woman who reportedly had a sexual relationship with Graves. She told police she had a child with her teacher.

Both victims were minors at the time of the incidents, police said.

On Aug. 29, Graves was put on administrative leave by the school district. Anaheim police reported that they are in contact with him.

"Anaheim Police detectives are working with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to determine what charges can be filed, if any, based on the statute of limitations," officials said.

Graves has worked as a teacher at Loara High School in Anaheim, Ball Junior High School in Anaheim and Lexington Junior High School in Cypress, according to police.

No further details were released as the case remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have been a victim of the suspect or has information on the case is asked to call Detective Evenson at 714-765-1623.