John Kvach, the executive director of the Singing River Trail, was arrested Monday morning on charges of dissemination/display of child pornography, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Kvach was booked at 10:29 a.m. into the Madison County Jail on a $100,000 bond following a raid at his home in Brownsboro around 7 a.m.
He is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of dissemination of child pornography, according to jail records.
Brent Patterson of the sheriff’s office confirmed deputies were at Kvach’s Cove Creek Drive residence but did not have any further details.
Kvach has led the Singing River Trail since its inception. It is a 200-plus mile greenway system that spans across North Alabama, creating economic and tourism opportunities. The non-profit released a statement Monday afternoon.
“Earlier today, the Board of Directors for the Singing River Trail learned of the arrest of its Executive Director, Dr. John Kvach. The alleged behavior is unacceptable and reprehensible.”
“The alleged behavior is unacceptable and reprehensible. At this time, the Board of Directors does not believe that any of the alleged conduct involved Singing River Trail resources, offices, or sites, but should that change, the Board will direct its remaining team members to fully investigate any such allegation. Moreover, the Singing River Trail Team will cooperate with law enforcement in any way necessary.
“As of today, the Board is beginning the process of Dr. Kvach’s separation from the Singing River Trail. As the Board navigates that process, we will begin the hard work of finding a new Executive Director that meets the Board’s high expectations and represents the values of the Singing River Trail. The important work of the Singing River Trail will continue.”
This story originally appeared in 256 Today.
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