A Peterborough man and high school teacher has been charged with possession of child pornography following a police investigation.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, the man was arrested at a residence in the city on Tuesday (May 19).

“The accused is a local high school teacher with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board,” notes a media release.

Jeffrey Paul Bergeron, 50, of Little Street has been charged with possession of child pornography.

He appeared in court later that day.