Tacoma teacher, pastor accused of 9 counts of molestation faces families of victims [Video]

TACOMA, Wash. – Editor’s Note: Some information in this story includes graphic details.

Jordan Henderson, a 34-year-old elementary school teacher from Evergreen Elementary School who is accused of sexually assaulting children, faced a judge Friday.

Henderson is accused of nine counts of molestation; three of the children were his own students.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) initiated the investigation after receiving a report from a student on Feb. 26, alleging inappropriate conduct by a teacher at the school. Acting swiftly, detectives from the sheriff’s office launched an inquiry into the matter.

During the ongoing investigation, the school district took immediate action, removing the accused teacher from his duties at Longbranch Elementary School.

On April 18, following the execution of a search warrant at Henderson’s residence in Gig Harbor, the suspect was arrested on first-degree charges and booked into Pierce County Jail.

The allegations against Henderson have sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among …