FL Teacher Charged With Sexual Offenses Against Child: Sheriff

TEMPLE TERRACE, FL — A teacher at Greco Middle School in Temple Terrace was arrested and faces charges for numerous sexual offenses against a juvenile and for possession of child pornography, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.

James Goff, 56, was arrested Friday for sexual acts against a child that happened between May and November.

Detectives don’t believe any students were victimized and the crimes didn’t take place on school property, the sheriff’s office said.

• 28 counts of promotion of a sexual performance by a child
• Eight counts of possession of child pornography
• Six counts of lewd or lascivious battery
• One count of use of computer services or devices to solicit certain illegal acts
• One count of transmission of material harmful to a minor
• One count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device

“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. “Rest assured, Goff will pay the full price for his actions, facing the consequences he has earned.”

Anyone with information on this case or if someone believes they may have been a victim of James Goff is asked to call HCSO at 813-247-8200.