OC Sheriff investigators arrested a teacher for lewd texts with minor

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 23, 2022): OC Sheriff Special Victims Detail investigators arrested a local high school teacher after finding a series of lewd text messages with an individual he believed was a minor.

At approximately 7 p.m. on Nov. 18, North Patrol deputies received a report from a resident in unincorporated Santa Ana reference a video posted on social media. In the video, a male subject confronted the teacher alleging an inappropriate text message exchange with a minor.

The OC Sheriff Special Victims Detail investigated and determined the subject in the video posed as a minor to conduct the text message conversation. Investigators on Nov. 23 arrested Roger Kavigan, 47, of Long Beach, and booked him into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of contacting a minor with intent to commit sexual assault.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 714-647-4006. Anonymous tips can be sent to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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