NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office arrested an individual employed by Beacon Christian Academy, located on Star Trail in New Port Richey, on Tuesday.
Steven Houser, 67, was arrested for possession of child pornography.
After receiving a tip, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office began an investigation, which determined that Houser, a third-grade science teacher at the school, possessed two photos and three videos featuring child pornography.
The child pornography did not feature any students at the school, deputies say.
In addition, Houser also possessed child erotica generated by an AI computer program, which Houser admitted he used the yearbook photos of three students to generate.
Houser resides in New Port Richey.
There are no reports of additional victims at this time; however, if you or a loved one believe you may be a victim, contact the PSO Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.
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