Somerset County, NJ teacher sexually assaulted 17-year-old, cops say

Somerset County, NJ teacher sexually assaulted 17-year-old, cops say

Matthew Rennie and Ranait Griff (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office)

Two staffers at the same school in Somerset County have been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old student.

Matthew Rennie, a teacher and coach at a private educational institution in Franklin Township, sexually assaulted the victim between July 2021 and September 2021 in Montgomery and East Amwell, according to officials. The 30-year-old Ringoes resident was arrested on Oct. 6 without incident.

During the investigation, officers learned that a female teacher/coach at the same school was aware of the sexual relationships. Ranait Griff was arrested without incident and is charged with third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Rennie is charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Anyone with information related to the alleged incidents are asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Montgomery Township Police Department at 908-359-3222.

Contact reporter Dino Flammia at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com.

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Filed Under: Crime, Franklin Township (Somerset), Hunterdon County, Somerset County
Categories: New Jersey News
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