Morris Principal Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Ex-Student: MCPO

DENVILLE, NJ — A Denville middle school principal is accused of attempted sexual assault of a 16-year-old former student, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said Friday morning.

Paul Iantosca, 52, from Randolph, is the principal at Valleyview Middle School in Denville. He is accused of engaging in "contact" with a former student, who is now 16 years old, Knapp said. Further information about their relationship or the alleged crimes will not be released at this time, Knapp said.

The alleged assault did not happen on Denville school grounds, or involve any current Denville K-8 students, Denville superintendent Steven Forte told Patch.

Iantosca is charged with luring, attempted sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Iantosca has been working as an educator for 25 years, and as of 2019 was making $153,548. He is currently suspended without pay and is not allowed on school grounds or to have contact with any staff or students, Forte said.

Forte said he was informed of the arrest Thursday night. "This matter will be handled in a court of law, and remains under investigation," Forte said. He asked that people refrain from posting information on social media.