Antonio Capilupi, a teacher in Martin County, was detained on Thursday, August 24, on suspicion of courting a juvenile.
Additionally, the 34-year-old is charged with child pornography. Authorities stated that they are still looking into the case and have not discovered any proof that Capilupi targeted more than one victim.
Sheriff’s detectives are requesting that parents question their kids about any inappropriate interactions they may have had with a Martin County High School automotive teacher who has been charged with child pornography possession and soliciting a juvenile.
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Antonio Capilupi, 34, has been messaging a pupil to request and receive explicit material since the previous academic year.
On Thursday, Capilupi of Stuart was taken into custody and lodged in the Martin County Jail.
Since December 2022, he has worked at the high school, according to Jennifer DeShazo, a representative for the Martin County School District.
Sheriff William Snyder said that Antonio Capilupi caught the attention of the neighbourhood police after he allegedly had a troubling encounter with a 13-year-old who is now 14 years old.
The then-13-year-old is alleged to have been forced by Capilupi to send him indecent Snapchat photos.
Martin County officials were informed of the accusations on Sunday, August 20. On August 24, Capilupi was taken into custody.
They are currently working to quantify Capilupi’s claimed actions at this time. They have therefore asked that parents talk to their kids about the alleged predator.
Antonio Capilupi Allegations
Authorities in Martin County claim that Antonio Capilupi taught automobile maintenance at the high school there.
In December 2022, Antonio Capilupi started working for the District.
The school board has terminated Antonio’s employment, according to CBS12 News.
Three counts of possessing child pornography and two counts of soliciting a juvenile each make up Capilupi’s five felony offences.
Investigators claim that the teacher forced a 13-year-old student to submit pornographic films and images over Snapchat.
According to the sheriff’s office, they are requesting that parents speak with their kids and ask them if they have had any inappropriate interactions with Capilupi or if the teacher has requested them to send him images or take any inappropriate pictures at his request.
They advise parents to get in touch with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office if such is the case.
Has Antonio Capilupi Been Arrested?
Antonio Capilupi, a teacher in Martin County, was detained on Thursday, August 24, on suspicion of courting a juvenile. Additionally, the 34-year-old is charged with child pornography.
Where Is Antonio Capilupi Now?
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Antonio Capilupi, 34, was apprehended and detained at the county jail without a bond.
The Martin County jail is presently holding him without a bond.
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