Cedar Springs school employee arrested on child pornography charges

KENT COUNTY, MI – A Cedar Springs Public Schools worker has been arrested on child pornography charges, sheriff’s deputies said.

The 35-year-old worker, who lives in Greenville, was arrested on Tuesday, October 29.

Police said sheriff’s deputies began investigating in August after learning the suspect may have possessed illegal images of children.

Investigators worked closely with school officials after learning the suspect was a school employee, Kent County sheriff’s Sgt. Kailey Gilbert said in a statement.

Kent County prosecutors recently authorized charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and use of a computer to commit a crime.

The school district said the employee did not work directly with students and there was no indication students were involved, according to a letter sent to parents. Obtained with WZZM 13.

The letter stated that the worker was put on leave on August 26.