Todd W. Haag Arrested at Jardine Middle School
A principal at Jardine Middle School in Topeka, Kansas, was taken into custody by local law enforcement directly on school grounds. WIBW reported that on Thursday, Nov. 5, officers with the Topeka Police Department arrested 56-year-old Todd W. Haag at Jardine Middle School, located at 2600 SW 33rd Street.
Haag was transported to the Shawnee Co. Department of Corrections and booked on multiple charges. According to records from the Topeka Police Department and local reporting, those charges include Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, and Electronic Solicitation. Authorities stated that the arrest was the result of a recent police investigation.
District Response and Leadership Changes at Jardine Campus
Following the arrest, Topeka Public Schools issued a letter to Jardine Middle School staff and families confirming that Haag has been placed on administrative leave and that the district is cooperating with law enforcement officials.
According to the district’s communication, the Jardine campus will be under the leadership of Mrs. Angela Pomeroy, who opened Jardine Elementary, and Mrs. Soderlund, who has served as both a teacher and an administrator alongside Mrs. Pomeroy. District officials announced that district staff would be on site in support of students and staff.
According to biographical details published on the Jardine Middle School website, Haag has spent 30 years in education. Over his career, he has served Topeka Public Schools at Williams, Jardine, and Scott Dual Language.
As the investigation continues, authorities from the Topeka Police Department and USD 501 have not released any additional details.
