Suspect is resident of Elmhurst
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that bond has been set at $150,000 with 10% to apply for a St. Charles East High School teacher charged with possession of child pornography. Gregory Burgener, 63, of 437 W. Fremont, Elmhurst, appeared in Bond Court this afternoon where he was charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, a Class 1 Felony.
Pursuant to an investigation led by the Elmhurst Police Department, Burgener was taken into custody this morning on charges of Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation is still in progress.
“The allegation that Mr. Burgener was in possession of child pornography is sickening,” Berlin said. “I would like to thank the Elmhurst Police Department and Assistant State’s Attorney Claudia Fantauzzo for their work on this case as well as for their ongoing efforts to protect our children from child pornographers.”
Burgener’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2017, in front of Judge Brian Telander. Additional conditions for Burgener should he be able to post bond include no contact with children under 18 years of age.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
