Monmouth Regional Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relations With A Student

Nicholas DePue, Photo via Deseret News

Nicholas DePue, 29 of Jackson, a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday on charges that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student under the age of 18, according to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

DePue is charged with second degree counts of Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was released after posting a $100,000 bond, as set by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jamie Perri, J.S.C., who also ordered DePue have no contact with his victim and he is not to return to the scene of his crimes.

A College Prep Biology teacher, DePue was an Assistant Coach of the Falcons wrestling team and a set designer for the school’s drama club.

DePue faces up to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison if convicted of Sexual Assault. The Endangering the Welfare of a Child charge carries a sentence of 5-10 years in State Prison. Both charges would subject DePue to the provisions of Megan’s Law and Parole Supervision for Life.