BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a suspect for alleged sex crimes.

On Monday, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of sexual exploitation of a child that had occurred in the City of Great Bend, according to a media release.

Sheriff’s deputies conducted an investigation and identified a suspect.

A search warrant was obtained for electronic media and served.

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Todd E. Kaiser, 54, Great Bend.

He was booked into the Barton County Jail on one count of sexual exploitation of a child. Kaiser posted a $50,000 surety bond and was released.

Kaiser is employed by USD 428 as Eisenhower Elementary School’s Physical Education instructor.

He also serves as the head coach for the Great Bend High School cross country and track and field teams.

The juvenile will not be identified and is currently not a resident of Barton County.