(12/18/08 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Eric Achenbach, 59, reportedly a computers and graphic arts at Brattleboro Union High School in Brattleboro, Vermont has been charged with possession of child pornography after two deer hunters stumbled across what is allegedly Achenbach’s collection of child pornography, hidden in the woods.
Reportedly the hunters discovered a purple plastic storage container which upon examination was found to contain child pornography. The hunters reported the discovery to the Vernon Police Department, who in turncontacted the Southeastern Unit for Special Investigators regarding the discovery.
Police suspected that Achembach was connected to the materials since it was found close to his home and some documents in the box contained Achenbach’s name, and were marked with the initials “EA”. Included in the material there was also allegedly found a photograph of Achenbach standing in front of a 1981 Deerfield Elementary School class, where he previously taught.
Police say that when they confronted Achenbach about the chest he admitted it was his and told police that he had hidden it in the woods seven to eight years ago, after he moved from Dover. It is alleged that Achenbach in addition to admitting that the chest was his also admitted to knowing that the chest contained child pornography. It is further alleged that Achembach admitted to police that computer equipment in his home also contained child pornography.
Achenbach has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography and at an initial court appearance pleaded not guilty. He was released on conditions that he have no contact with children and that he only use the Internet in the company of a friend.
Achenbach, who has reportedly taught in the area for 31 years, has been placed on administrative leave by the school system.
Reportedly the investigation is still ongoing but police and prosecutors do not at this time believe that Achembach molested any children or produced any of the child pornography discovered thus far. His computer was confiscated and is being analyzed by the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
01/30/09 – Achenbach Surrenders Teacher’s License
Reportedly Eric Achenbach voluntarily surrendered his teaching license on January 16th.
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