CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A now-fired Cedar Springs Schools district employee is accused of using social media to get teen students to send him explicit photos.
Riley Glover, 20, from Rockford, is charged with child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Investigators accuse him of creating fake social media accounts to contact female students to request and pay for the illicit images.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in 63rd District Court, a teen girl told a school resource officer that she got a message from Glover about her taking pictures of herself naked.
Authorities looked into the allegations and said Glover gave his phone to investigators. Detectives said they found child sexually abusive material and accused him of trying to finance the production of that material.
The suspect is accused of using Snapchat to target teens for naked photos of themselves.
You can read the full letter the Cedar Springs Superintendent sent home to parents here:
"Good afternoon Cedar Springs families,
Today, we were notified of the arrest of a former district employee for charges of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime.
A Cedar Springs High School student notified an administrator that they had received a message from a recent Cedar Springs graduate that made them uncomfortable. The person who sent the message was a part-time Auditorium Technician with the district.
Upon conducting an initial investigation with our School Resource Officer, the employee was placed on administrative leave. Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) worked alongside the district throughout our investigation. The employee in question was terminated, while the Sheriff’s office continued their investigation. As this is an ongoing criminal matter, any additional information will be released by the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.
The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Prior to employment, all applicants are vetted through a rigorous process of background checks and reviews. Continuous training and attention to student safety and well-being is an ongoing focus in our district.
If you are a victim or become aware of suspicious activity, a sexual crime, or a threat of violence against an individual or community, contact local law enforcement or call 9-1-1.
Non-emergency tips can be submitted in the following ways:
- Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, (855-565-2729)
- Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 616-696-1204, ext. 1001.
With respect, Scott B. Smith, Superintendent"