Child porn found on teacher's computer

LONG ISLAND Police say they were tipped off that former Commack High School English teacher Michael Gallagher had sent email containing child pornography.

Police executed a search warrant on March 3 and seized his computer. They reportedly performed a forensic analysis and found the child pornography. Gallagher surrendered to police at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the 7th Precinct.

Gallagher is charged with one count of possession of sexual performance by a child. He resigned prior to being arrested.

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