(11/05/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Jason T. Krockenberger, 36, a former earth science teacher at Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana has reportedly been charged by federal authorities with possession of child pornography.

The federal charges filed Wednesday allege that on June 10, 2009, Krockenberger possessed video files of girls engaged in sex.

Krockenberger came to the attention of authorities in June when he reportedly took his computer into The Computer Shop in Brownsburg, Indiana to get rid of a virus.

It is alleged that a store employee discovered child pornography videos on Krockenberger’s computer and reported him to the Brownsburg Police Department on June 18th.

It is also alleged that Brownsburg detectives, along with members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, completed a forensics preview examination and discovered numerous child pornography videos and images.

It is further alleged that Krockenberger admitted to detectives that he was in possession of child pornography videos on his home computer and his laptop computer and that he would take his laptop with him to the school and view them there.

Following his arrest in local police in June, Krockenberger was booked into the Hendricks County Jail on 16 child pornography counts and subsequently released on $5,000 bond.

Krockenberger faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of the federal charges. The original state charges carry a maximum of a year and a half in prison and a $10,000 fine on each count.

(10/07/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Christopher Wheat, 36, an assistant swim coach at Lawrence North High School in Lawrence Township, Indiana has reportedly been arrested on allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.

It is alleged that Wheat kissed and fondled a 14-year-old Lawrence North High School student and swim team member. Reportedly, Wheat who also coaches the Lawrence Swim Team, a non-profit organization that competes in swim matches, has coached the girl since she was 11.

A police spokesman has indicated that Wheat was handcuffed and arrested at the Northside high school’s swimming pool on Monday and that Wheat did not admit any wrongdoing.

Investigators said the inappropriate touching began about five weeks ago, and that the girl’s parents noticed a change in their daughter’s behavior before she told them what had happened.

Reportedly, Wheat is suspended without pay from his job as an assistant swim coach at Lawrence North High School.

Following his arrest, bond for Wheat was set in the amount of $30,000 bond and he was subsequently freed on bond.

Today, the Marion County prosecutor’s office today sought more time to file formal charges against Wheat. Prosecutor spokesman Marion Massillamany said the initial hearing for Christopher Wheat was scheduled for October 15 in Marion County Superior Court a and that the state would take a few days to review the case and file formal charges.

10/15/09 – Formal Charges

Christopher Wheat appeared in court today charged with six counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and one count of child solicitation.

Wheat entered a plea not guilty to all charges.

A jury trial was set for December 14th and Wheat was released on bond conditioned on his not having any contact with the alleged victim.

(10/07/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

David Black, 22, a paid volunteer, hired by the band booster group, at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana has reportedly been arrested on allegations of having sex with female student who at the time was 14-years-old.

Investigators with the Indianapolis Police Department indicate that Black is charged with three felony counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, child solicitation, child seduction and dissemination of matter harmful to a minor.

Reportedly, Black came to the attention of authorities when the alleged victim, now 15, indicated that she might be pregnant with Black’s baby.

It is alleged that when a school staff member contacted Black regarding the allegation, that Black admitted to having sex with the student when she was 14.

Reportedly, the alleged victim is not pregnant.

During the course of their investigation, police allegedly discovered text messages and pictures on Black’s computer that verified the alleged relationship and additional evidence in the case includes a scrapbook made by the teen containing pictures and personal messages between her and Black.

Following his arrest, Black was reportedly being held in the Marion County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond and his case will be tried in Marion County because the alleged criminal acts took place in Indianapolis, where Black resides.

Reportedly, Black no longer works at the school.