UGA Fires Instructor Over Alleged Solicitation of Minor

Campus police recovered additional evidence at the instructor's Athens residence.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and barred from campus after being accused of sending sexually explicit messages to someone posing as a minor. According to the university's investigation, the instructor fled the country late Tuesday. UGA police executed a search warrant at the instructor's Athens residence on Wednesday and recovered additional evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of educators abusing their positions of trust and authority to potentially exploit minors. It raises concerns about campus safety and the vetting process for instructors, as well as the role of social media in exposing potential predatory behavior.

The details

The school made the announcement on Friday, saying in a campus-wide email that the man, who was working on a limited-term contract with UGA, had been fired and barred from campus. According to UGA's investigation, the instructor fled the country late Tuesday. UGA police executed a search warrant at the individual's Athens residence on Wednesday where they recovered additional evidence.

  • The instructor fled the country late Tuesday.
  • UGA police executed a search warrant at the instructor's Athens residence on Wednesday.

The players

University of Georgia (UGA)

A public research university located in Athens, Georgia.

Angelus Pereira

The operator of the Instagram account streetsweeeperztv, which poses as a 14-year-old boy in an attempt to catch pedophiles.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow the instructor to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for thorough vetting and monitoring of educators to protect students, as well as the growing role of social media in exposing potential predatory behavior.