Crime & Safety

Gulfport Dance Instructor Accused Of Having Sex With Student

Police have arrested a Gulfport dance instructor after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.

D'Ann Lawrence White's profile picture
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Police said 52-year-old Servy Gallardo was charged Monday with four counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation.
Police said 52-year-old Servy Gallardo was charged Monday with four counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation. (Pinellas Sheriff)

GULFPORT, FL — St. Petersburg police have arrested a Gulfport dance instructor after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.

Police said 52-year-old Servy Gallardo was charged Monday with four counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation.

According to police, Gallardo teaches at the St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory, 1500 58th St. S. in Gulfport.

Find out what's happening in Gulfportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Detectives said there could be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to call St. Petersburg police at 727-893-7780.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Gulfport