Matthew Lund, 47, is a teacher at Andersen Middle School in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States has been arrested. He is accused of being involved in child exploitation.
Arrest and investigation
At around 6:15 a.m. on April 22, 2026, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) executed a search warrant at Lund’s Omaha residence. According to officials, the warrant was part of an ongoing effort to combat child exploitation. During the operation, he was taken into custody without incident.
Lund has since been booked into Douglas County Corrections in Omaha. He faces serious legal allegations, including the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (commonly referred to as child pornography).
While the investigation into Lund’s digital history and activities remains active, investigators have shared a preliminary update regarding the school community. At this stage, the Nebraska State Patrol stated there is no evidence to suggest that any students within the Millard Public Schools district have been victimized.
The Nebraska State Patrol continues to investigate the scope of the case. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information relevant to this investigation, or any other matters involving child exploitation, to contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4049.
Official reactions and legal perspective
The nature of the charges against Lund has drawn sharp criticism and concern from legal officials. Brenda Beadle, the Douglas County Chief Deputy Attorney, emphasized the gravity of the situation given his daily proximity to children.
“To have those images on a device is very telling of their mindset,” Beadle remarked. “To be around and exposed to kids during the day, every day—it’s extremely alarming.”
Despite the lack of current evidence pointing toward student victims, Beadle urged parents to remain vigilant and maintain open lines of communication with their children. She encouraged families to ensure their children feel safe in their environments and advised anyone with concerns to contact law enforcement or Project Harmony for support.
School district response
Millard Public Schools has moved quickly to address the situation and prioritize student safety. Lund has been placed on administrative leave and the district’s human resources department has launched an independent internal investigation. Rebecca Kleeman, the district’s director of communications, confirmed the arrest and outlined the school’s immediate protocol.
“Student safety is always our utmost concern,” Kleeman stated, reinforcing the district’s commitment to a secure learning environment. She noted that the district is fully cooperating with the Nebraska State Patrol and has already reached out to Andersen Middle School families to inform them of the developments.
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