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American Focus > Blog > Crime > NYC first grade teacher stockpiled ‘sickening’ child porn trove, his disgusted family turned him in: feds
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NYC first grade teacher stockpiled ‘sickening’ child porn trove, his disgusted family turned him in: feds

Last updated: September 25, 2025 12:23 pm
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A disturbing case has emerged from New York City, where a first-grade teacher, Christopher Ward, age 37, was arrested for allegedly accumulating a shocking collection of child pornography. This criminal activity was exposed following a conversation recorded by his own family, which revealed his confessions regarding his misconduct, according to federal prosecutors.

Ward reportedly used a messaging application to disseminate hundreds of obscene images and videos over the span of at least a year, all while he was responsible for teaching young children at a public elementary school in Queens. “Every day, Christopher Ward stood at the front of a classroom of first graders while allegedly storing hundreds of images exploiting children just like them,” stated Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton in a formal announcement.

Prior to his arrest, Ward was under investigation for suspected child exploitation. His family independently recorded discussions with him in early September, during which he acknowledged receiving and sharing child pornography clips more than 30 times. This confession was documented in a criminal complaint filed against him.

A school hallway stands empty
The teacher allegedly possessed and shared the images at the same time he taught youngsters. Bloomberg via Getty Images

The recorded conversations by family members were done “independently” and not at the behest of law enforcement. Furthermore, Ward handed over his phone to a relative, which was subsequently turned over to authorities. Investigators noted that a messaging app used for sharing child pornography had been deleted from his device, a move interpreted as an attempt to conceal his illicit actions.

Ward had been employed at a Queens elementary school from September of last year until the present, although the specific school’s name remains undisclosed. Before this role, he served at a Manhattan school from January 2021 through June 2024, as stated by prosecutors.

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Ward has recently moved in with his parents in Farmingdale after separating from his spouse, according to his defense lawyer. “Mr. Ward was arraigned yesterday and entered a plea of not guilty. The charges in the complaint are merely allegations, and Mr. Ward is presumed innocent,” stated his attorney, Daniel Russo, when speaking to reporters.

Currently, Ward is being held in custody, awaiting his next court appearance scheduled for October 2. He faces serious charges including one count each for receiving and distributing child pornography, as well as one count for possessing child porn, which includes images of minors, some of whom are prepubescent. Each charge could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

A judge remanded the teacher into custody for now.
A judge has remanded the teacher into custody for now. New Africa – stock.adobe.com

The New York City Department of Education did not provide immediate comments regarding the situation surrounding Ward’s arrest. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted the gravity of the situation, saying, “When we send our children to school every day, we trust that they will be cared for and protected by their teachers. Instead, Christopher Ward made every parent’s worst nightmare a reality. These allegations are as sickening as they are illegal, and there is absolutely zero tolerance for anyone who exploits our most innocent in this way.”

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