Richard Montgomery Security Chief Had Sex With 17-Year-Old Despite No Contact Order: Police

ROCKVILLE, MD -- A Richard Montgomery High School security guard, who has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor, has been working with teens for decades. He has been coaching boys' and girls' basketball teams and been working with minors for 30 years in Maryland and New York City, according to WTOP.

Mark Yantsos, 57, a former New York Police Officer, was serving as the security chief for the school when he was placed on administrative leave amid the charges. In early April, he was released on a $75,000 bond and ordered to not contact any minors, including the 17-year-old with whom he allegedly had an ongoing sexual relationship.

WTOP reported that he gave the teen gifts, including a pair of Ugg boots, a North Face jacket, a ring, an iPhone 7 and a diamond pendant during their relationship. He was rearrested on Friday, May 5 after having several meetings with the teenager, according to police. He was accused of spending five hours with the teen on Thursday, May 4, during which he allegedly had sex with the girl.

Superintendent Jack Smith said “any adult who abuses their position and takes advantage of our students has no place in our schools or community." In addition to Yantsos' role as security chief for the school, he served as the varsity basketball coach between 2012 and 2014.

Detectives are asking parents of Richard Montgomery High students to “talk to their children about interactions with Yantsos, and to contact detectives at 240-773-5400 if they believe their child was victimized.”

Yantsos will appear in court on June 2 to face the charges, which include sexual abuse of a minor.