ALBANY, N.Y. - An elementary school teacher in Ballston Spa has been sentenced to 63 months in
federal prison for receiving images and videos of child pornography.
35-year-old Timothy Brehmer, of Broadalbin, was also ordered to have no unsupervised contact with minors and is required register as a
convicted sex offender during his sentencing on Wednesday.
According to court documents, Between April 2007 and Dec. 5, 2011,
Brehmer used the Internet to access various child pornography websites. While
accessing some of the child pornography websites, Brehmer downloaded multiple
images and videos of child pornography onto his home computer.
Brehmer taught band and general music at Wood Road Elementary School and Milton Terrace North and South Elementary Schools. He worked at the school for 12 years.
He pleaded guilty
to the charge June 19, 2012. In connection with his guilty plea, Brehmer surrendered his New
York State teaching certificate and tendered his resignation of employment with
the Ballston Spa Central School District.
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