TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — A teacher at Greco Middle School was arrested for several sexual offenses against a juvenile and possession of child pornography, authorities said.
James Goff, 56, faces several charges including 28 counts of promotion of a sexual performance by a child, eight counts of possession of child pornography and six counts of lewd or lascivious battery, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say Goff was arrested Friday for the acts that took place between May and November of this year.
It's believed that no students were victimized and any alleged crimes were not committed on school property.
"Not only did this man take advantage of a vulnerable juvenile, he shattered the trust our community put in him. It's a betrayal that cuts deep, especially from someone in a position who is meant to nurture and protect,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
"Rest assured, Goff will pay the full price for his actions, facing the consequences he has earned."
Goff was hired by the district in 2014 and passed all background checks, Hillsborough County Schools spokesperson Tanya Arja said.
"We are shocked and deeply troubled by these charges. He has been suspended and will not be on campus pending termination," she added.
Anyone with information about the case or who may know of other alleged acts are asked to call the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200.