Elementary Teacher Accused of Installing Hidden Cameras in Classroom, Bathroom
Chester Cox, an elementary school teacher in Cottonwood, Arizona, has been accused of installing hidden cameras in his classroom and its adjacent bathroom. This new allegation comes after he was already facing charges for allegedly molesting a boy years ago.…
St. Louis, MO, August 22, 2026 —
Cottonwood, Arizona – Chester Cox, an elementary school teacher, is facing new allegations of installing hidden cameras in his classroom and an adjacent bathroom. This development arises while Cox is already facing prior charges for an alleged incident of molestation involving a boy from years ago.
The investigation into the alleged hidden cameras reportedly uncovered footage of several children. According to reports, the children were recorded without their knowledge on Cox’s electronic devices. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the recorded footage was shared.
Cox is currently being held without bond. The specific school where Cox was employed was not provided in the initial reports. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged camera installations and the dates of the footage were not immediately available.
The prior charges against Cox for alleged molestation are also under investigation. The connection between the hidden camera allegations and the previous charges is unclear at this stage.
Authorities have not released the names of the children or parents involved in the hidden camera incident. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are expected to release more information as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
