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February 27, 2007

High School Teacher Charged with Child Molestation

POMONA – An English teacher at South Hills High School in West Covina appeared in court today on child molestation and other charges involving six girls.

Andrew Joseph Barnes, 25 (dob 3-25-1981), was arrested yesterday after case No. KA078223 was filed by Deputy District Attorney Samer Hathout of the Pomona District Attorney’s Branch Office.

Barnes appeared in court in Pomona today, but his arraignment was put over until March 7. Bail was set at $194,000. According to Sheriff’s Department records, the defendant posted bail late today.

The defendant taught English and coached track at South Hills High School in West Covina. It was alleged that the crimes occurred at the school late last year and early this year.

Barnes is charged with two felonies – oral copulation of a person under the age of 18 and using a minor for sex acts – involving one of the victims. The remaining 14 counts are misdemeanors – child molestation, also called child annoying, and indecent exposure.

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