The NOPD, along with assistance from U.S. Marshals Task Force, arrested Joshua 'Josh' Kagler, (Black male, DOB:12/05/1986) this morning on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Through investigation, the NOPD's Special Victims Divisions' Child Abuse Cold Case Unit identified Kagler as the alleged perpetrator in multiple crimes relating to juveniles.

Kagler is charged with:

5 Counts of 14:46.3-- Trafficking of Children for sexual purposes-- (Felony)

5 Counts of 14:81-- INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH JUVENILES-- (Felony)

1 Count of 14:43-- Third Degree Rape-- (Felony)1 Count of 14:43.1-- Sexual Battery-- (Felony)

Kagler previously taught at several New Orleans-area schools, including George Washington Carver, McDonough 35, and Warren Easton High Schools.

The investigation is active and ongoing and no further information is available.

The NOPD urges any other potential victims to come forward. We understand this may be difficult, but your safety and privacy are our top priority. You are not alone.

To report information directly, please contact the NOPD Sex Crimes Unit at (504) 658-5523. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or online at www.crimestoppersgno.org.

The Crimestoppers Safe Schools Louisiana App allows students and community members to anonymously report concerns by selecting their school, describing the issue, and even uploading photos or screenshots from social media—no names or phone numbers are required.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.