Assistant Principal Charged with Child Pornography Possession in St. Charles
An assistant principal at Hollenbeck Middle School in St. Charles, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography, following an investigation that found child sexual abuse material on his phone and communications with others online.
Portland, OR, September 4, 2026 — A school administrator at Hollenbeck Middle School in St. Charles, Missouri, has been arrested and faces charges related to the possession of child pornography. The individual, who holds the position of assistant principal, was taken into custody following an investigation into alleged online activities.
According to information available, the investigation uncovered evidence of child sexual abuse material on the assistant principal’s phone. Further details indicate that communications with other parties online were also part of the findings that led to the charges. The specific nature and extent of these communications have not been fully detailed in available reports.
The arrest and subsequent charges raise concerns within the local community and the school district. Hollenbeck Middle School is located in St. Charles, Missouri. The school district’s response or any disciplinary actions taken pending the legal process have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The name of the arrested assistant principal was not provided in the initial reports.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing. The charges filed are specifically for possessing child pornography. Information regarding the exact date of the arrest, the commencement of the investigation, or any potential court proceedings is currently unavailable. The investigation was prompted by findings on the individual’s personal electronic devices and digital communications.
No further information regarding the specifics of the investigation, the evidence collected beyond the presence of child sexual abuse material and online communications, or the potential consequences for the individual has been released. The process will continue as per legal procedures for such cases.
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