Former Saladworks, Wendy's manager accused of giving minors alcohol, prescription drugs

PHILADELPHIA - The former manager of a Bucks County Saladworks and Wendy's is accused of providing minors with alcohol, cigarettes and prescription drugs.

Richard Brooks, 33, is also alleged to have grabbed a juvenile employee's genitals when the boy was between 15-17-years-old. 

What we know:

Authorities launched an investigation into Brooks after they received a tip about him allegedly grooming a juvenile male Saladworks employee. 

Investigators interviewed 10 teens and juvenile-aged victims and learned that Brooks was allegedly providing them with alcohol, medical marijuana cartridges, nicotine cigarettes, and his prescribed Adderall medication from 2020-2024.

Brooks is accused of engaging in similar activities while employed as the manager of a Doylestown Wendy's, and at his apartment in the Foothill Apartments. During his tenure at Wendy's, investigators say Brooks allegedly grabbed a 15-17-year-old employee's genitals.

Brooks has been charged with Corruption of Minors, Indecent Assault and Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession with the intent to Manufacture or Deliver.  

What's next:

Brooks remains behind bars at the Bucks County Prison after he failed to post 10% of his $100,000 bail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12.