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Ocean County teacher charged with endangering welfare of child

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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Ocean County charged with endangering welfare of a child

Joshua Eckersley, 33, was charged with performing an 'indecent act' in the presence of a minor on school property.

OCEAN COUNTY - Police say an Ocean County high school teacher has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after an alleged incident on school property.

Joshua Eckersley, 33, was arrested Thursday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and related offenses.

Investigators say Eckersley performed a lewed act in the presence of a minor while on school property. Police opened an investigation after a student alerted them. 

Eckersley reportedly turned himself in on Friday and was released pending a future court date.

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