VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida middle school teacher is behind bars, facing charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student.
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According to Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies, Patrick Gingras, 35, was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant for sexual conduct with a student by an authority figure.
Deputies started their investigation in February 2024 after school staff reported the possible relationship between Gingras and an 18-year-old student, to the school resource deputy. The student involved initially denied any relationship. However, detectives continued the investigation and obtained cell phone evidence that revealed the truth.
Gingras, who taught high school intensive reading at Taylor Middle High School, was escorted off campus during the initial investigation and placed on leave by Volusia County Schools to prevent access to students.
The school district opened an internal investigation and did not renew Gingras’ contract at the end of the school year.
Gingras is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with a bond of $25,000.