North Port Florida Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Using Text Messages To Seduce Teen For Sex

Ronald Barche, a 47 year old ROTC teacher at North Port High School in Northport, Florida has been arrested on accusations that he attempted to seduce a 16-year-old student through text messages over a cell phone.

According to police, Barche began text messaging with a 16-year-old girl using a cell phone that became sexually explicit in nature on July 30th.
Investigators say Barche propositioned the teen for sex during his conversations with the teen.

There is also an unconfirmed report that the teen allegedly sent naked images of herself to Barche during the cell phone communications.

Police first became aware of the relationship when the girl and her mother filed a report with North Port police department and showed them the messages on the teens cell phone.

Barche was arrested at his home and charged with use of a computer service or electronic device to seduce/solicit a child. He was reportedly being held at the Sarasota County Jail.