Flagstaff teacher arrested for sex with student crimes www.privateofficer.com

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Flagstaff AZ Feb 26 2009
azdaily.com

Flagstaff police arrested a Coconino High School teacher and karate studio owner on charges that he had sex with two minor students of his.

John Pertuit, 35, 1720 N. Center St., was booked into the county jail Monday afternoon on six counts of sexual conduct with a minor, according to information from the police department. Pertuit had been arrested quietly on school grounds said Det. Casey Rucker of the police department. Pertuit teaches electronics at the high school, and he rents the school gym for his karate business called KIKS American Karate, Rucker said.

Rucker added that Flagstaff Unified School District officials placed Pertuit on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The two victims are 15 and 16 years old.

The investigation is continuing, Rucker said, and it is possible more victims will be identified.

Pertuit is scheduled to have an initial appearance today to determine what his bond will be.

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