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South Jersey Teacher Who Molested Student, Had Victim's Nude Pics Indicted: Prosecutors South Jersey Teacher Who Molested Student, Had Victim's Nude Pics Indicted: Prosecutors
South Jersey Teacher Who Molested Student, Had Victim's Nude Pics Indicted: Prosecutors A Jackson Township teacher was indicted after being accused of molesting a student and having nude pictures of the victim, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 27-year-old Andrew Fantasia of Beachwood on Thursday, June 20, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged with possession of child pornography, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of criminal sexual contact, and official misconduct. Investigators said Fantasia had "inappropriate sexual contact" with a student while on Jackson Memorial High School property bet…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Teacher Had Sexual Contact With Student On Jersey Shore High School Property: Prosecutor Teacher Had Sexual Contact With Student On Jersey Shore High School Property: Prosecutor
Teacher Had Sexual Contact With Student On Jersey Shore High School Property: Prosecutor A middle school teacher and high school advisor has been charged with having sexual contact with a student, authorities said. Andrew Fantasia, 27, of Beachwood, was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with aggravated criminal sexual contact, child endangerment and official misconduct, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Jackson Township Police Department determined that between February and June of this year, Fantasia — while employed in…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Ocean County Native, Beloved Brother Eugene Ozonuwe Dies Suddenly, 27 ‘Beautiful Soul:’ Ocean County Native, Beloved Brother Eugene Ozonuwe Dies Suddenly, 27
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Ocean County Native, Beloved Brother Eugene Ozonuwe Dies Suddenly, 27 Ocean County native and beloved brother Eugene Ado Ozonuwe died at St. Francis hospital in Trenton on Friday, Sept. 30. He was 27. Born in Neptune, Eugene grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 2016, his obituary says. More than $8,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Eugene’s funeral expenses as of Monday, Oct. 24. “My fearless, loving, and sweet baby brother passed away,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Ifeekam Ozonuwe. “Taken too soon with no time to prepare, my family and I are asking for support toward his funeral and burial services.” Eugene was kn…

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by Valerie Musson
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23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash ID'd As Former HS Lacrosse Player 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash ID'd As Former HS Lacrosse Player
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash ID'd As Former HS Lacrosse Player A 23-year-old motorcyclist died in a Howell crash Friday, July 29, police said. Dakota Neron was on a 2019 Yamaha bike when he veered off of Norse Drive when he veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole around 10:30 p.m., NJ Advance Media reports citing Howell police. The Jackson resident was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Online records show Neron played lacrosse for Jackson Memorial High School. Click here for more from NJ.com.

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19 Cases Reported At Schools In Berkeley, Jackson, Middletown COVID-19 Cases Reported At Schools In Berkeley, Jackson, Middletown
Covid-19 Cases Reported At Schools In Berkeley, Jackson, Middletown New cases of coronavirus have been reported by three more school districts in Central Jersey. Berkeley Township Elementary School will close for two days after officials identified "additional" coronavirus cases, without disclosing a number or whether they involved students or staff. BTES students will learn remotely on Thursday and Friday, Berkeley Township Superintendent James Roselli wrote on Wednesday in this letter. "This temporary closure will allow us to gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 situation impacting the school and perform contact tracing," Roselli said. School off…

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by Jon Craig
News
COVID-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive COVID-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive
Covid-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive A Jackson Memorial High School student tested COVID-19 positive. The case was reported less than a week after the reopening of public schools for the first time in six months, according to APP.com. "There is nothing you need to do at this time," said Principal Kevin DiEugenio , who urged students to wash their hands often and practice social distancing. Parents will be informed if their child is considered a “close contact” of the student who tested positive. Exposed areas throughout the school have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in adherence with district protocols. Click here …

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by Valerie Musson