A Middletown Head of School has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday.

Justin Smith, 43, was arrested following an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) investigation led by the Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police. ICAC’s investigation was spurred by multiple CyberTips generated by Kik Messenger warnings that accounts belonging to Smith had uploaded Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from Smith’s IP address. Upon receiving the CyberTips, detectives from the Delaware State Police and investigators from the Delaware Department of Justice executed search warrants on the accounts, revealing additional CSAM.

“The evidence in this investigation is shocking and abhorrent,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “There is absolutely nothing more important than protecting our children – especially when it comes to adults in a position of trust. I am deeply grateful for the ICAC Task Force’s fierce dedication to this mission.”

Smith has been Head of School at St. Anne’s Episcopal School since July of 2024. While there is currently no indication that Smith’s crimes are connected to his role at the school, St. Anne’s Episcopal School is fully cooperating with the Department and ICAC as they conduct their investigation. Smith is not charged with contacting a child, and investigators are not currently aware of any victims affiliated with the school or community; however, given the nature of his work and the fact that it brought him into regular contact with children, the State is seeking any information the public may have about this case. Anyone with information should contact the Delaware ICAC Task Force at (302) 739-2030.

Smith was arraigned and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $625,000 cash bail. The DOJ and DSP remind the public that the charges in this case are allegations, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.