Alleged criminal conduct that may have taken place at the Long Branch High School

 “On Monday morning, January 28, school officials became aware of alleged criminal conduct that may have taken place in the Long Branch High School. School administration immediately turned the matter over to the Long Branch Police Department. The Board of Education and the district officials have been, and will continue to cooperate with the Long Branch Police Department in respect to the investigation.  As this matter involves the privacy rights of students, the Long Branch Board of Education and District Administration cannot comment any further at this time.,” said Michael Salvatore, Superintendent of Schools.

According to Long Branch Police

The Long Branch Police Department was contacted by the Long Branch High School in regards to an apparent invasion of privacy that occurred in the past on the school grounds.   Four  students were brought to the Long Branch Police Department, and during the subsequent investigation it was discovered that one student was responsible for videotaping a female student in the changing room.  This was done by leaving a cell phone in a gym bag in the room.  The female student was videotaped while undressing, but was not fully nude at any time. 

 The other three students were released and returned home.  One 18 year-old-student was charged with invasion of privacy and released on a summons.  The investigation is ongoing, and the Long Branch Police Department is continuing to work hand in hand with the Long Branch Board of Education on this matter.  The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office was also notified.