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Former Volusia County teacher arrested for having a relationship with a student

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A former Volusia County teacher has been arrested for a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student.

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35-year-old Patrick Gingras, a former teacher at Taylor Middle High School, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, on charges of sexual conduct with a student by an authority figure, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation started in February 2024 when a school staff member reported the possible relationship to the school resource deputy.

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Although the student denied the relationship, detectives were able to find cell phone evidence that revealed the truth.

He’s being held in the Volusia County Branch Jail with a $25,000 bond.

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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