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Bronx Gym Teacher Charged With Raping 14-Year-Old Student as NYPD Appeals for More Victims

Court records describe an after-school encounter at a Bronx motel.

Overview

  • Jayvone Johnson, 34, was arrested on Dec. 21, 2025 by the Bronx Special Victims Squad and charged in the rape of a student.
  • According to court documents, the alleged assault occurred around 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2024 at the Jet Set Hotel in the Bronx.
  • Johnson previously taught physical education and coached basketball at Icahn Charter School 2, which says he is no longer employed.
  • The NYPD released his mugshot and urged anyone with information or additional victims to contact the Sex Crimes Hotline or Crime Stoppers, with tips kept confidential.
  • He was released on his own recognizance as the case moves forward, and reports note that convictions in cases involving minors can carry 25 years to life in New York.