Female Virginia science teacher, 28, is charged with possession of child pornography

Last week, a Virginia middle school teacher was arrested when authorities discovered child pornography on her Snapchat account.

Kristine Knizer, 28, a general science teacher at Springfield’s Washington Irving Middle School, is now facing two felony counts of possession of child pornography.

On Tuesday, Fairfax County police said they got a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that someone with a Fairfax County IP address had child pornography photographs and videos.

An ensuing investigation found that the IP address was connected to Knizer’s home in Springfield, and detectives later determined she lives at the house alone.

They then found the photos and videos of child sexual abuse on her social media.

Police say none of the victims appear to be her students at Irving Middle School, where she taught general science, nor from her previous employment at Key Middle School in Franconia.

Knizer has now been released from an Adult Detention Center on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

It is unclear if she has an attorney who can speak on her behalf.

In a letter to parents following Knizer’s arrest, WTOP reports, school officials said they were made aware of the charges against her – and she is now on leave.

‘While investigators have not identified any offenses related to [Fairfax County Public Schools] students, FCPS is cooperating with police as they investigate this serious matter,’ the letter read.

School officials also noted that counselors and social workers will be made available to students and their families.

In the meantime, police say they would like to hear from anyone with information about any other cases involving Knizer.

Those with information are encouraged to call the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureay at (703) 246 – 7800 and press option 6.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 866-411-TIPS or texting ‘FCCS’ and ‘tips’ to 84741.