Victor teacher accused of raping minor
A Victor high school teacher has been charged with rape following a joint investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, Ontario County District Attorney's Office and Ontario County Child Protective Services, according to authorities.
David Porter, 66, is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a person less than seventeen years old in December 2024, according to police. Authorities said the victim is a student, but not a current student of Porter and that there is no evidence the incident occurred on school property.
According to police, once the district was notified of the investigation, Porter was placed on immediate leave and the district had its legal counsel seek interim and immediate suspension of his teaching certificate.
'These circumstances are distressing. The safety and well-being of our school community is of the highest importance. Additional support and resources will be available on Monday for students and staff," Superintendent Timothy Terranova said. "If you or your child are in need of immediate support, please contact your child's principal. The school will send out information as law enforcement allows."
Porter was arraigned in Ontario County on Saturday and was released on his own recognizance, according to police. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim. Porter is expected to appear back in Victor Town Court on Tuesday, March 4.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or knows of any similar incidents involving Porter is urged to contact Investigator Dylan LaBrake at (585) 394-4560.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who edited our Weld Street Project and also did reporting for it. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
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