Crime & Safety
Cherry Hill East Teacher Accused of Exposing Himself to Child
Spanish teacher Jules Gross, a Maple Shade resident, faces charges of lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child for the alleged incident.
SOUTH JERSEY -- A local high school teacher was arrested and charged after allegedly exposing his genitals to a child under the age of 13 Friday, Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk and Cherry Hill Police Chief Richard DelCampo announced Monday.
Jules Gross, 48, of Maple Shade, a Spanish teacher at Cherry Hill East, exposed himself in the Auto Care Center at the Walmart on Route 38 in Cherry Hill Friday, police said.
He was charged Monday with lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child, police said, and was released on a summons.
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The school district was notified of Gross’ arrest, authorities said, and school officials placed him on administrative leave Monday.
Gross teaches five sections of Spanish at the high school, including three advanced placement and one honors section, according to his page on Cherry Hill East's website.
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A voicemail left with Gross' number was not immediately returned Monday night.
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