News for Brick Township, NJ. The township of Brick is the 3rd most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 13th most populous in New Jersey with more than 75,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is John Ducey.
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![New sex assault charges with another victim for NJ teacher](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-julieann-whille-rizzitello-wall-high-school-via-google-maps-linkedin-com-julieann-whille.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New sex assault charges with another victim for NJ teacher
Julie Rizzitello, of Brick, faces additional charges involving a second student, prosecutors said, following her arrest on July 3.
![Accused NJ sex predator teachers, school staff arrested in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-NJ-teacher-arrests-Bergen-County-Sheriffs-Office-Monmouth-Coutny-Prosecutors-Office-Canva-Townsquare-Media-Illustration.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Accused NJ sex predator teachers, school staff arrested in 2024
After back-to-back arrests of female teachers in Monmouth County — here's a look at the educators facing criminal charges this year, alone.
![NJ high school teacher accused of sexual acts with student](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-Handcuffs-classroom-background-MCPO-Canva-Townsquare-Media-Illustration.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NJ high school teacher accused of sexual acts with student
Julie Rizzitello is accused of having a sexual relationship with a Wall Township student — the second female teacher to be arrested in Monmouth County within a week.
![NJ undercover cops catch state trooper in underage sex sting](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-NJ-state-police-trooper-arrested-accused-of-attempted-sex-assault-of-girl-State-Police-Whisper-Canva.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NJ undercover cops catch state trooper in underage sex sting
Shane Dempsey, of Brick, used a social media app to arrange a sexual encounter with a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
!['Crazy Rescue Ladies' plead guilty in horrific Brick, NJ hoarding](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2022/12/attachment-Bruck-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' plead guilty in horrific Brick, NJ hoarding
Two women caught hoarding over 170 animals in gut-wrenching living conditions at a home in Brick Township have reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
![The 9 Best Picnic Spots in Ocean County, New Jersey](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-20T084020.048.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 9 Best Picnic Spots in Ocean County, New Jersey
The beautiful weather means it could be a great day for a picnic. We have some beautiful spots for the perfect picnic.
![Deadly weekend in NJ: At least 5 killed on roads](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/06/attachment-FedEx.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Deadly weekend in NJ: At least 5 killed on roads
Pedestrians died in crashes in Absecon and Hamilton while a bicyclist was pronounced dead in a Jackson hit-and-run.
![Drunk and high: NJ teen driver charged in deadly one-car crash](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/06/attachment-NJ-driver-charged-after-deadly-crash-Whiting-Ocean-County-jail-RyanFuneralHome.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drunk and high: NJ teen driver charged in deadly one-car crash
The 18-year-old driver had a car full of passengers when they crashed and flipped in Ocean County in April. One 18-year-old woman died of her injuries.
![The 5 Best Chinese Take-Out Restaurants at the Jersey Shore in NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-24T160536.346.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 5 Best Chinese Take-Out Restaurants at the Jersey Shore in NJ
Chinese food is the number one go-to for a night when we don't want to cook. I think we eat way to much Chinese food. But, it's always so good.
![14 of the Best Bagel Places in NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/04/attachment-Bagels.jpg?w=980&q=75)
14 of the Best Bagel Places in NJ
What makes a bagel good? We prefer the New York-style bagel. These bagels are dipped in boiling water before they are baked.
We aren't fans of doughy bagels and yes, there is a difference.