ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A St. Louis County principal is facing multiple charges after being accused of crimes against children.
According to St. Louis County police, Cedric Gerald, 48, has been a principal at Westview Middle School since 2023. Four students at the school told investigators that Gerald had inappropriate conduct or engaged in inappropriate behavior with them.
The victims reported inappropriate FaceTime, text messages, and video calls with Gerald in exchange for payment. They also told investigators that they had engaged in sexual acts at the school with Gerald.
Investigators said that when they questioned Gerald, he made statements admitting to several of the victims’ disclosures.
Gerald is charged with sexual trafficking of a child, sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, attempted statutory sodomy, sexual misconduct involving a child under 15, sexual contact with a student, harassment and two counts of statutory sodomy.
St. Louis County police said the Riverview Garden School District has been cooperative in the investigation. The district later released a statement, which said in part:
On May 14, 2025, the District received notice that Dr. Cedric Gerald was charged with committing serious offenses, at least some of which involve District students. Dr. Gerald is currently in the custody of law enforcement authorities and has resigned from his position with the District. When the District became aware of the initial allegations, the District promptly notified Children’s Division and law enforcement. Dr. Gerald was placed on administrative leave and never returned to District property. The District has actively been working with Children’s Division and law enforcement regarding the incident.
Police ask anyone who may have information to call 314-615-5400.
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