Former Marion County high school dean arrested

Lina PortmanJune 1, 2024

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A former Marion County high school dean was arrested Friday and is accused of multiple sex offenses against students, according to the Ocala Police Department. Officials identified him as Gregory Ramputi, 42, and said he was a dean at Vanguard High School. Reports indicate the alleged misconduct occurred on and off the school campus over several years. A senior at the school reported to Ocala police that Ramputi had inappropriate contact with her and other students on several occasions during her high school years, according to officers. said four other student victims made similar reports, saying Ramputi made inappropriate requests and comments. There were also several reports that Ramputi touched students inappropriately and engaged in sexual acts with one of the victims, officers said. Ocala officials said Ramputi asked to see nude photos of a student he allegedly saw. Ramputi is currently charged with the following: Five counts of offenses against students by authority figure. Five counts of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. Three counts of traveling to meet a minor. Two counts of indecent, lewd or lascivious touching of certain minors. One count of possession of child pornography. Marion County Public Schools officials said Ramputi started in 2014 as a teacher at North Marion Middle School and transferred to Vanguard High School in 2015. They say he is no longer with the district. According to Ocala police, he resigned from his position on May 21. “We ask if anyone else has experienced similar behavior from Mr. Ramputi, please notify law enforcement immediately,” the Ocala Police Department said.

MARION COUNTY, Florida —

A former Marion County high school dean was arrested Friday and is accused of multiple sex offenses against students, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Authorities identified him as Gregory Ramputi, 42, and said he was a dean at Vanguard High School.

Reports indicate the alleged misconduct occurred on and off the school campus over several years.

A senior student at the school reported to Ocala police that Ramputi had inappropriate contact with her and other students on several occasions during her high school years, officers said.

Officers said four other student victims made similar reports, saying Ramputi made inappropriate demands and comments.

There were also several reports that Ramputi touched students inappropriately and engaged in sexual acts with one of the victims, officers said.

Ocala officials said Ramputi asked to see nude photos of a student, which he allegedly saw.

Ramputi is currently charged with:

Five counts of trespassing against students by authority figure.
Five counts of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.
Three counts of traveling to meet a minor.
Two counts of indecent, lewd or lascivious touching of certain minors.
One count of possession of child pornography.

Marion County Public Schools officials said Ramputi started in 2014 as a teacher at North Marion Middle School and transferred to Vanguard High School in 2015. They say he is no longer with the district. According to Ocala police, he resigned from his position on May 21.

“We ask if anyone else has experienced similar behavior from Mr. Ramputi, please notify law enforcement immediately,” the Ocala Police Department said.