FBI issues urgent call as teacher accused of targeting teens online

Feds hunt for victims after teacher accused of targeting teens online

Red Hook, NY — Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help as they work to identify potential victims in a child exploitation case involving a former middle school teacher accused of targeting teenage girls online.

The FBI’s New York Division said 26-year-old Daniel Monarchi, of Red Hook, was arrested in August and charged with sexual exploitation of a child in federal court.

Investigators allege Monarchi used online chat platforms to contact minor females, later moving conversations to apps including Discord and Snapchat. Authorities said he is accused of coercing minors into engag...