Teacher Accused of Installing Hidden Cameras in Classroom, Bathroom
Chester Cox, a 31-year-old elementary school teacher in Cottonwood, Arizona, is facing new allegations of installing hidden cameras in his classroom and its connected bathroom, secretly recording several children. These charges come after an earlier investigation into accusations of molesting…
Charlotte, NC, August 22, 2026 —
Cottonwood, Arizona – Chester Cox, a 31-year-old elementary school teacher, is confronting new and serious allegations involving the secret installation of hidden cameras within his classroom and an adjacent bathroom. The footage allegedly captures several children without their knowledge.
These latest charges emerge as a follow-up to a previous investigation into accusations that Cox molested a boy several years ago. Authorities reportedly discovered the hidden camera footage on Cox’s electronic devices while conducting the initial inquiry into the earlier allegations.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged camera installations and the number of children potentially recorded have not yet been fully disclosed. The nature of the ongoing investigation indicates a focus on the discovery of the recording devices and the subsequent review of the captured digital media.
Cox, who was employed as an elementary school teacher in Cottonwood, Arizona, is now under scrutiny for these grave accusations. The discovery of the footage during the earlier investigation has led to the current set of charges.
Further information regarding the legal proceedings, the specific school where Cox was employed, and the identities of the children involved have not been released at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
