Apache Junction teacher arrested for sexual conduct with 16 year old student
February 19, 2010
Johnathan Kreiger of Gold Canyon
Florence, Ariz. – Early this morning,
Detectives with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan Krieger (47),
an Apache Junction High School teacher, for alleged Sexual Conduct with a Minor.
Krieger, a teacher since 2002, has been teaching Science and German at AJ High School
since 2005. Krieger also known as John Snell and Johnathan Raye has also been a
teacher at Sequoia Charter School in Mesa and Apache Trail High School in Apache
Junction.
Detectives began a week and a half long investigation after receiving information
from a person who reported they believed there may be a "relationship" between Krieger
(of Gold Canyon) and a 16 year old student at AJ High School. The investigation
revealed evidence to support the accusations and several warrants were issued to
include a search warrant to seize a personal computer at AJ High School where Kreiger
is employed.
Detectives took Kreiger into custody early this morning after he left his residence
for work.
"Sex crimes against our children will not be tolerated. Our Sheriff's Office will
aggressively investigate these reported crimes and pursue justice for our most vulnerable
victims. Sexual predators must be stopped," said Sheriff Paul Babeu.
Sheriff Babeu who is a strong advocate for victim's rights is currently pushing
state legislation to protect children from sexual predators. Sheriff Babeu praised
his Detectives for their thorough investigation and tenacious efforts in ensuring
justice in this case. Sheriff Babeu commented, "This case is particularly troubling,
since it involves a teacher, a man entrusted with the well being of our children.
There is no justification for someone who chooses to violate that sacred trust."
Kreiger was arrested and booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Facility in
Florence and is being held with a $250,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing and
detectives encourage anyone with information to contact the Pinal County Sheriff’s
Office Person Crimes Unit.
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