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Ocean County Prosecutors: High School Math Teacher Accused Of Committing Indecent Act In Front Of Minor

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) -- A South Jersey math teacher is accused of committing an indecent act in front of a minor on school property. Ocean County prosecutors have charged 33-year-old Joshua Eckersley, of Berkeley Township, with endangering the welfare of a child.

Authorities did not detail the nature of the act that allegedly took place on Jan. 12 at Central Regional High School.

Joshua Eckersley
(Credit: Ocean County' Prosecutor's Office)

The investigation began after the minor victim disclosed the incident to the authorities.

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