PIERSON, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Volusia County trainer was arrested for having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old scholar, the Volusia Sheriff’s Workplace introduced.
Patrick Gingras, 35, was a trainer at Taylor Center Excessive College in Pierson when the investigation started.
College workers reported the attainable relationship to the college useful resource deputy in February 2024, in accordance with the sheriff’s workplace.
The coed initially denied any relationship with Gingras, however through the investigation, deputies obtained cellphone proof that exposed the reality, deputies mentioned.
Through the investigation, Gringas who taught highschool intensive studying, was escorted off faculty grounds and positioned on go away by the Volusia County Colleges which prevented him entry to the scholars.
An inner investigation was opened by the college district and Gringas’ contract was not renewed on the finish of the college 12 months, in accordance with deputies.
Gringas was arrested Wednesday evening on a warrant for sexual conduct with a scholar by an authority determine. He was held within the Volusia County Department Jail will a $25,000 bond and a number of other situations, however has posted bail, in accordance with NBC affiliate WESH.
