Former Stratford Teacher Accused of Attempting to Bribe Witness During Investigation

STRATFORD, CT — Stratford Police have charged a former teacher with attempting to bribe a witness during an investigation into alleged “inappropriate actions” with some of his students.

Gregg Gustafson, 46, of Bridgeport, was arrested on charges of tampering with a witness, criminal attempt at bribery of a witness and tampering with or fabricating evidence.

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Lt. Frank Eannotti said the charges stem from an investigation into a complaint made to the Stratford Police Department on Feb. 25 concerning Gustafson's alleged inappropriate actions with some of his students.

Gustafson is alleged to have offered money to one of the complainants in exchange for a change in testimony and destruction of video evidence, according to Eannotti.

Stratford Superintendent of Schools Dr. Janet Robinson told WFSB 3 that the “inappropriate conduct” with students was not sexual in nature.

She also said the Gustafson, a math teacher at Stratford High School, was placed on administrative leave at the time of the investigation and he resigned in March.

Gustafson was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on June 14.

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