Union Grove superintendent arrested in child sex abuse material investigation
Union Grove Superintendent Tom Johnson was arrested in a child sexual abuse material investigation. Detectives submitted two counts for charging consideration.
Racine, Wis. — The Union Grove High School superintendent Tom Johnson was arrested Wednesday morning in part of an alleged child sexual abuse material investigation.
According to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office press release, Kenosha detectives executed a search warrant at the 37000 block of 52nd Street in Kenosha County at 5:42 a.m.
According to the release, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office referred the investigation to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office on October 27, 2026.
The district attorney’s office hasn’t officially charged Johnson as of Wednesday morning.
Investigators seized several electronic devices while executing the search warrant, according to the release.
Kenosha Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lieutenant Chase Forster said he didn’t want to say what specific devices were taken in an interview with Racine County Eye.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has submitted two counts of Possession of Child Pornography to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration, according to the release.
“The protection of children is one of the most serious responsibilities of law enforcement,” Sheriff David Zoerner said in the release. “Allegations involving the sexual exploitation of children demand a thorough, deliberate, and impartial investigation. Our detectives will continue to follow the evidence wherever it leads, and we will work closely with the District Attorney’s Office to ensure this matter is addressed through the appropriate legal process. Anyone who exploits children must be held accountable under the law.”
“We are deeply troubled”
In a letter to Union Grove High School families, Diana Skewes, the high school’s board of education president, said, “We are deeply troubled by the serious allegations” associated with Johnson’s arrest.
“(We) recognize the concern this news has caused throughout our school community,” Skewes wrote.
Skewes said in the letter that the high school cannot provide further details because Johnson’s arrest is part of an active investigation.
Principal Tom Blair is serving as acting district administrator, according to the letter.
“Please know that the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” Skewes wrote. “We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for every student.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this time. We will share additional
information as appropriate.”
