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West Bend early education teacher arrested for possession of child porn

According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department, Ryan C. Kruse, 38, of Port Washington, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child.

By: Denise Craig

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PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — A teacher at a West Bend daycare was arrested Monday in Ozaukee County on child pornography charges.

According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department, Ryan C. Kruse, 38, of Port Washington, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child.

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At the time of his arrest, Kruse was employed as a teacher at Forest Friends Learning Place in West Bend. Investigators also discovered Kruse had previously worked for Tiny Sprouts Child Care Center in Port Washington.

During a search of Kruse's residence, investigators "seized numerous electronic items for future forensic analysis."

Kruse is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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