Highlands High School marching band assistant arrested on child porn charges

A former assistant with the marching band program at both Highlands High School and Highlands Middle School was charged with possession of child porn.

In a letter to families, Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent Brian Robinson said the district was made aware that Kenton County police arrested Matthew Schnapp for both possession and distribution of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor under age 12.

Robinson said once they learned about the charges, the district issued Schnapp a termination letter, effective immediately.

He said there is no knowledge that the matters involve any Fort Thomas Independent Schools student.

"We urge you to please come forward and report if there are any concerns," Robinson said. "The district pledges our unconditional cooperation to support law enforcement authorities in their criminal investigation. Any students and families that have been impacted and who would like mental and emotional support should contact their school principals."

Schnapp's arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 29.

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