4 Central Teens Charged In Recorded Attack Following Student's Suicide

BERKELEY, NJ - The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has charged four teens in connection with a Feb. 1 bullying incident at Central Regional High School days before the victim reportedly took her own life.

One teen was charged with aggravated assault and another was charged with harassment. The two other teens involved were charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, the prosecutor's office said.

Each juvenile and their guardians were given copies of their complaints were released pending future court appearances, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billheimer said in a statement.

14-year-old student Adriana Kuch's death, which was preceded by the bullying attack shared on social media, sparked protests at the school and in the community, with many calling for the immediate termination of district administration. Read more: 'We Want Justice': Central Students Protest After Classmate's Death

On Saturday, the school district's board of education confirmed the resignation of Central Regional School District Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides. Assistant Superintendent Douglas Corbett will serve as acting superintendent, effective immediately, the board said in a statement. Protestors have also called for Corbett's resignation, Patch previously reported.

"The Central Regional School District is evaluating all current and past allegations of bullying," the board said. "The District has contacted the Department of Education and will undergo an independent assessment of the District's anti-bullying policies and ensure every necessary safeguard is in place to protect our students and staff." Read more: 'Wonderful And Brave': Memorial Fund Created For Bayville Teen

In a statement to Patch, Billheimer said he spoke with Parlapanides and Corbett on Friday to discuss ways to improve the district’s response to bullying incidents, as well as shared recommendations regarding “staff changes as well as programming and services to respond to the needs of the students.”

Billheimer said he will be having additional conversations with Corbett this upcoming week.

“I will be working with the acting superintendent and school administrators to address the needs of the students as we move forward,” Billheimer said.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Kuch family,” Billheimer added. “My staff and I will be meeting with them in the coming weeks.”