KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A former Olathe middle school janitor has been charged with a child sex crime.
John Houghton, 52, of Mission, is charged in Johnson County Court with one count of sexual exploitation of a child.
Police arrested Houghton Monday and allegedly found child pornography in his possession, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case.
Houghton worked as a janitor at Mission Trail Middle School from 2022 until he was fired earlier this week, according to a statement from the Olathe School District.
"In Olathe Public Schools, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority," according to the district's statement. "This is considered a police matter and at this time, his arrest does not indicate any connection to our school or district."
A judge set Houghton's bond at $50,000.
Among his bond condtions, Houghton is not allowed contact with children under age 18 and cannot possess or use a computer or the internet.
He is scheduled for a hearing on Jan. 31 in Johnson County District Court.
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