SHAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas middle school principal is in jail accused of child sex crimes.
On Thursday, police arrested 56-year-old Todd W. Haag of Topeka, where he worked, at Jardine Middle School, 2600 SW 33rd Street in Topeka, according to Assistant Police Chief Jennifer Cross.
Haag was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, and Electronic Solicitation. This arrest was the result of a recent investigation, according to police.
Topeka USD 500 released a statement on the arrest.
Dear Jardine Middle School Staff & Families,
We have been informed of an investigation involving Mr. Haag, who is currently on administrative leave. The district is cooperating with law enforcement officials. We do not have any additional details to share at this time.
During this time, the Jardine campus will be under the steady leadership of Mrs. Angela Pomeroy, who opened Jardine Elementary, and Mrs. Soderlund, who has served as both a teacher and an administrator alongside Mrs. Pomeroy. We are committed to supporting and serving the students on the Jardine campus.
We will keep staff and families informed as we learn of additional information that can be shared. We know this information is concerning, please be assured that the district is working closely with law enforcement and we will have district staff on site in support of students and staff. Additionally, we thank law enforcement for their support for the Jardine Campus as they investigate this matter.