A Middletown High School North teacher has been charged with sexual assault and child endangerment stemming from his allegedly illicit relationship with a student at school, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

Justin McGhee, 35, of Ocean Township, who, in addition to being a Middletown North teacher is the head girls’ basketball coach, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the alleged sexual relationship with the student.

The case background …

An investigation led by members of the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and the Middletown Township Police Department revealed that the alleged criminal conduct by McGhee began late last year. The investigation determined that McGhee engaged in sexual acts with the victim, who is under the age of 18.

McGhee was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 28, and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) pending proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court. He has been placed on administrative leave by Middletown High School North.

Anyone with information about McGhee’s activities is being urged to contact MCPO Detective David Sidorakis at 800-533-7443 or Middletown Township Police Department Detective Ricardo Cruz at 732-615-2120.

— Edited press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

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