Vilas County man arrested for possessing child pornography

By Star Journal staff

ARBOR VITAE –A fourth grade teacher at Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk elementary school has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Lucas D. Aschbrenner, 45, was taken into custody at his home today and transported to Vilas County jail.  A release from the DOJ Internet Crimes Against Children Task force states law enforcement executed a search warrant at Aschbrenner’s home this morning.

The investigation is being led by the ICAC Task Force at DOJ in conjunction with the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office and is assisted Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Minocqua Police Department, and ICAC Task Force Victim Services. This case is being prosecuted by the Vilas County District Attorney’s Office.