WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – A former teacher accused of having child porn appeared in Marathon County one day after his arrest.
Kristofor Edwards was a fourth-grade teacher at Maine Elementary. He’s now on administrative leave.
Prosecutors say it all started on July 29, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted Wausau authorities of images of child pornography on Edwards’ phone. Four images flagged were found to be explicit photos of young girls. Authorities then launched a full investigation of all of Edwards’ electronic devices.
The judge Tuesday ordered Edwards not to have any contact with minors, except for supervised visits with his own children. He’s been ordered not to be in possession of any electronic devices and is not allowed access to the internet.
Edwards is being held on a $10,000 signature bond.
So far the investigation does not indicate that any Wausau students were involved in the case. In a letter sent to parents, the Wausau School District said counseling will be offered for Edwards’ former students.
