Prince George parent shaken after son’s teacher hit with child sex abuse charges

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Prince George County parent remains uncertain of the safety of her child and others after the arrest of a David A. Harrison Elementary School teacher on charges related to child sex abuse. For reasons concerning privacy, the identity of the parent has been concealed. She explains to 8News that she remains shocked to find this out about her son's 3rd-grade teacher. PREVIOUS: Teacher at Prince George County elementary school charged with crimes related to child sexual abuse material "To hear that it's -- come on, a teacher? That shouldn't be something that even crosses our minds," she said. "I thought she was a nice teacher, [a] good teacher and good for my son." According to Prince George County Police, teacher Miranda Stewart Janeway was arrested and charged with the following offenses on Oct. 15., 2024: Knowingly possess child sex abuse material (Code of Virginia 18.2-374.1:1) Produce or make child sex abuse material, with the subject of the child pornography being a child less than 15 years of age and the accused being seven or more years older than the child who was the subject of the child pornography (Code of Virginia 18.2-374.1) Knowingly reproduce, sell, give away, distribute, electronically transmit, display, purchase, or possess child sex abuse material with intent to sell, give away, distribute, transmit or display it (Code of Virginia 18.2-374.1:1) While being 18 years of age or over and maintaining a custodial or supervisory relationship with a child under the age of 18 who was not the spouse of the accused and who was not emancipated, with lascivious intent, knowingly and intentionally expose the accused's sexual or genital parts to such child (Code of Virginia 18.2-370.1) Police confirmed to 8News that no students of the elementary school were victims of Janeway's alleged crimes. Still, the anonymous parent is shaken. "That's still a child out there that it was still happening with -- I mean, it could have been at another school, that's ... you know, [it's] still nerve-racking." Former NFL player, UVA alum accused of embezzling real estate loan proceeds The following statement was issued by leadership at David A. Harrison Elementary and sent to students' families the day after Janeway's arrest: "Good afternoon Harrison Families, Earlier today, the Prince George County Police Department informed our school division that lawenforcement had arrested Miranda Janeway, a third grade David A. Harrison Elementary Schoolteacher, on felony charges related to child pornography. Miranda Janeway was arrested offschool grounds. This individual has been placed on administrative leave and is not permitted to have any contactwith students or staff or be on property at any of the district's campuses, pending the outcome of this law enforcement investigation. At this time, through our communication with lawenforcement, we do not believe any of our students were involved in this matter or that thematter took place on school property. We will fully cooperate with law enforcement officials as they conduct their ongoing investigation. Again, while we do not believe the alleged criminal activities involved any PGCPS students, if you have any information that could be related to this case, please contact the Prince George County Police Department at 804-733-2770. Please be assured that the safety and security of our students are our top priority. Our schoolcounselors are always available if your child needs extra support during this difficult time.Thank you for your attention to this important message." Dr. Wayne Lyle, Superintendent, Prince George County Public SchoolsChris Scruggs, Principal, David A. Harrison Elementary The parent explained to 8News that the matter has her considering homeschooling her children to ensure child safety. Prince George County Police confirmed that the department initiated its investigation and executed Janeway's arrest the same day. Janeway was arraigned on Oct. 16 and is due in court for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 3, according to online court records. Colonial Heights woman dead after three-vehicle crash involving medical emergency According to police, Janeway is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond.