JOLIET – A music teacher at Reed-Custer School District 255 and the director of the Joliet American Legion Band was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of possession of child pornography. In a statement released by Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley, they say the investigation began in June with the assistance of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Arrested was 28-year-old Kevin Macha, who has been with the school in Braidwood for four years teaching 5th through high school students. Authorities claim that Macha allegedly distributed the pornography via social media.
The administration at Marseilles Elementary School District 150 confirmed Wednesday that Macha was employed there from 2013-2014. They stated that he taught band and music to students from 4th grade to 8th grade.
A search warrant Tuesday also seized a number of electronic devices. He is being held at the Will County Jail with bond yet to be set.
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