Joseph Gutowski, Lafayette High School teacher charged with possession, and promoting child porn

Joseph Gutowski, 40, is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond in connection with sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, and second-degree promoting child pornography.

According to authorities and the probable cause statement, Gutowski worked as a teacher at Lafayette High School in the Rockwood School District between 2017 and 2020. The statement claims that the 16-year-old victim was a student. The victim was allegedly seen on camera performing a sexual act after Gutowski allegedly set up a video recording device. Gutowski reportedly acknowledged sending the footage to other people electronically, according to the police.

On December 15, Rockwood officials fired Gutowski, a teacher at Lafayette High School in Wildwood at the time of the alleged event. His contract was terminated that evening in a closed session by the Board of Education, according to the district.

Before that vote, the board voted overwhelmingly to reject Gutowski’s resignation, according to Rockwood authorities.

Last known contact information

Address: 1454 McKelvey Rd Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 520-2428
Email: jrgutowski@bellsouth.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrdragoon

Court Information

Case #: 22SL-CR09223