Bellevue Public Schools teacher arrested on federal child porn charges

Bellevue Public Schools said the teacher resigned effective Thursday.

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Court documents revealed a Bellevue man was arrested on two federal charges.Records show David Groth was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on Thursday.Bellevue Public Schools said Groth was a vocal music teacher at Bellevue East High School.The school’s website listed him as the director of choral activities.BPS said Groth resigned effective Thursday. Bellevue Public Schools sent this statement to Bellevue East parents on Thursday: We are reaching out to inform you that David Groth, vocal music teacher, has submitted his resignation from Bellevue Public Schools effective immediately. This is a personnel matter and we are not able to comment any further. Please know we are here to support your student(s) and family. If you have questions pertaining to the classes, or specifically about your student, please feel free to contact the school.Sincerely, Dr. Jeffrey Wagner Principal, Bellevue East High SchoolAccording to court documents, Groth is facing federal child pornography charges.KETV has reached out to Bellevue police for more information. A captain confirmed its agency arrested Groth but did not release any other details. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

BELLEVUE, Neb. —

Court documents revealed a Bellevue man was arrested on two federal charges.

Records show David Groth was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on Thursday.

Bellevue Public Schools said Groth was a vocal music teacher at Bellevue East High School.

The school’s website listed him as the director of choral activities.

BPS said Groth resigned effective Thursday.

Bellevue Public Schools sent this statement to Bellevue East parents on Thursday:

We are reaching out to inform you that David Groth, vocal music teacher, has submitted his resignation from Bellevue Public Schools effective immediately. This is a personnel matter and we are not able to comment any further.

Please know we are here to support your student(s) and family. If you have questions pertaining to the classes, or specifically about your student, please feel free to contact the school.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jeffrey Wagner

Principal, Bellevue East High School

According to court documents, Groth is facing federal child pornography charges.

KETV has reached out to Bellevue police for more information. A captain confirmed its agency arrested Groth but did not release any other details.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.