For the Tomahawk Leader
ARBOR VITAE – A teacher at a Northwoods grade school was arrested this week for possessing child pornography.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced on Thursday, March 2 that Lucas D. Aschbrenner, 45, was arrested at his home in Arbor Vitae in Vilas County for one count of possession of child pornography.
Aschbrenner is a fourth grade math teacher at Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk Grade School, according to DOJ.
A release from DOJ said law enforcement executed a search warrant at Aschbrenner’s residence.
“The warrant was the result of a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cyber tip originating at Aschbrenner’s home internet service,” DOJ stated.
After his arrest, Aschbrenner was transported to the Vilas County Jail.
This investigation is being led by the ICAC Task Force at DOJ, in conjunction with the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, and is assisted Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the Minocqua Police Department and ICAC Task Force Victim Services.
The case is being prosecuted by the Vilas County District Attorney’s Office.
DOJ asked those with information that could assist in the investigation to call the Minocqua Police Department at 715-356-3234.