A trusted upstate New York school teacher allegedly ran a secret prostitution ring from his quiet suburban home for years, evading detection while shaping young minds—what hidden shadows lurk in our communities?
Story Snapshot
- Eric Simpson, 66, indicted March 10, 2026, for promoting prostitution via internet and email from 2021-2025.
- Hosted “prostitution parties” at 2411 Canandaigua Road, Macedon, NY, with cover charges and discreet parking.
- Worked as teacher in Gananda and North Rose-Wolcott districts until January 2026 resignation; clean background checks.
- Faces up to 5 years if convicted; released on conditions after arraignment.
- Case exposes gaps in educator vetting despite federal scrutiny on online vice operations.
Alleged Prostitution Enterprise Details
Eric Simpson operated the enterprise from his residence at 2411 Canandaigua Road in Macedon, Wayne County, starting in 2021. He hosted parties featuring commercial sex workers, whom he called “dancers,” available to himself and guests. Simpson set cover charges, emailed promotions listing women by first name, and instructed on discreet parking to dodge neighbors. Customers negotiated “donations” directly with workers. Even absent, he allowed the home’s use for client meetings.
Simpson’s Teaching Career Overlap
Simpson taught in Gananda Central School District from September 2020 as a substitute until August 2024 as middle school computer science teacher. He then joined North Rose-Wolcott Central School District in August 2024 as technology teacher, resigning January 2026. Both districts confirmed clean background checks, including fingerprinting and sex offender registry reviews. No prior red flags appeared during hiring for roles serving middle school students.
Federal Indictment and Investigation
A federal grand jury in Buffalo indicted Simpson March 10, 2026, under 18 U.S.C. § 1952 for using interstate facilities to promote prostitution. The multi-agency probe involved Homeland Security Investigations, Macedon Police Chief John Colella, and New York State Police Major Kevin Sucher. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo and Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey L. Chalbeck lead prosecution. Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy arraigned Simpson March 12; he was released on conditions.
Simpson used alias “Major Hands” in promotions and internet ads specifying sex acts. The operation ran through December 2025 in this rural-suburban area near Rochester, known for low crime but targeted in vice cases.
Community and School District Reactions
North Rose-Wolcott and Gananda districts distanced themselves, stressing procedural compliance in hiring. Parents and residents in Macedon question vetting processes. Prosecutors aim to deter home-based operations advertised online. Facts align with common sense: clean checks miss covert adult activities, underscoring need for deeper digital scrutiny in educator hires without overreach.
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Short-term, proceedings unsettle Wayne County; long-term, conviction sets precedent, erodes educator trust. No wider ring indicated, but case spotlights federal anti-trafficking resolve in quiet towns.
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FEDS: Teacher used Macedon home to run prostitution operation
