Former Greenville County teacher arrested on lascivious molestation charge involving child in Florida

Stephanie MooreSARASOTA, Fla. —

A teacher who resigned from Greenville County Schools in 2024 during an investigation into him is facing charges in Florida of sexual battery and lascivious molestation involving a child, according to authorities.

Recent arrest and charges in Florida:

Authorities with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brian L. Pavluchuk, 40, on July 24, 2026, in connection with a sexual battery investigation involving a child.

They said Pavluchuk is known to the victim and is accused of sexually abusing the victim multiple times over several years, from 2014 to 2017.

Based on interviews, witness statements, and recorded admissions, detectives said they established probable cause for felony charges including sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation.

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Authorities in Florida say Pavluchuk is currently a teacher at Punta Gorda Middle School.

“We are deeply troubled by the arrest made today involving a Charlotte County Public Schools employee. While this matter did not occur within a school setting, we want to be clear that every CCPS employee is held to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, both on and off campus,” said Claudette Smith, Public Information Officer, Charlotte County Public Schools. “We understand the concern and disappointment this creates within our community, and we take these matters seriously. The individual has been placed on administrative leave as we follow established procedures and continue to work closely with the appropriate authorities. We encourage anyone with information related to this matter to contact local law enforcement.”

Pavluchuk resigns as teacher for Greenville County Schools

Greenville County Schools confirmed that Pavluchuk was employed as a teacher at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School from July to November 2024.

During his time as a teacher, the school district said it got a report that Pavluchuk had shown his class an image of a fully clothed child, who was not a Greenville County Schools student, with an inappropriate image superimposed on it.

Greenville County Schools said it began an investigation, and Pavluchuk subsequently resigned.

The district said it reported the incident to law enforcement and to the South Carolina Department of Education.

According to the district, neither the school’s principal nor the district’s human resources department have received any requests for reference on Pavluchuk by any school, district, or other employer.

More victims possible

Authorities asks that anyone with additional information regarding this case or know of other possible victims, contact the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office at 941-861-4900.