Savannah Teacher Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A 35-year-old teacher has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Savannah Police Department.

Paulina Zoe Walden, a Chatham County educator, was taken into custody May 1 and charged with improper sexual contact with a student and child molestation. Walden was working as a teacher at Jenkins High School

Police said the investigation began April 24 after the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education Police Department reported allegations involving a teacher and a student. School officials reassigned Walden to a non-school location with no student contact once the allegations surfaced.

Because the alleged incidents occurred off campus, the Savannah Police Department assumed lead on the investigation.

Walden was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center following her arrest.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s mobile app.