Muskego teacher charged with possession of child pornography

MUSKEGO, Wis. (CBS 58) -- An 8th grade teacher is facing child pornography charges on Friday, May 17.

Thirty-seven-year-old Ryan Craig from Muskego is being charged with two counts of possession of child pornography. 

Police issued a warrant and seized electronics from Ryan's residence after receiving a cyber tip from the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations.

Investigators learned that the defendant is employed through the Whitnall School District and is an 8th grade teacher for Whitnall Middle School. 

The school district, said in part, "Whitnall has been informed of the arrest and potential charges against a Whitnall Middle School teacher. The teacher has been placed on an unpaid suspension as of May 16, 2024. We cannot provide additional information at this time due to the ongoing criminal investigation of this matter. However, there is no indication that any alleged conduct impacted Whitnall students."

If convicted, Craig is facing fine not more than $100,000, imprisoned not more than 25 years, or both.