CPS paraeducator arrested for allegedly sending explicit content to teens

On Thursday, the Columbus Police Department arrested Emily Kratochvil for sexual abuse by a school employee.

May 13, 2022Updated: May 13, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- A Columbus Public Schools employee has been arrested, it was announced Friday.

On Thursday, the Columbus Police Department arrested Emily Kratochvil for sexual abuse by a school employee.

According to officer Bret Strecker, the arrest was as a result of an investigation regarding allegations that Kratochvil sent explicit photos and videos via social media.

The reported victims were a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy.

As of Friday morning, Kratochvil was still listed on the Columbus Public Schools' website as a paraeducator.

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