Former Maranatha Christian Academy coach arrested, charged for allegedly taking photos of 13-year old girl changing

50-year-old Jason Polzin of Prior Lake was charged with one count of interfering with the privacy of a minor
50-year-old Jason Polzin of Prior Lake was charged Wednesday with one count of interfering with the privacy of a minor.
50-year-old Jason Polzin of Prior Lake was charged Wednesday with one count of interfering with the privacy of a minor. Photo credit (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office)

A former Maranatha Christian Academy staff member and coach has been arrested and charged after allegedly recording a photographing a 13-year-old girl as she changed clothing for a sporting activity.

50-year-old Jason Polzin of Prior Lake was charged Wednesday with one count of interfering with the privacy of a minor.

Investigators say the girl found Polzin's phone inside the classroom during the May 2024 incident and that more images of the victim were later found on his electronic devices.

They say that included more than 160 photos depicting the victim's face edited onto a naked woman's body.

Polzin's no longer employed by the Brooklyn Park school. He is due in court next month.

Featured Image Photo Credit: (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office)