Berkeley Township (Ocean)

The family of Adriana Kuch, a 14-year-old girl who died by suicide, has filed a lawsuit against their local school district and administrators, accusing them of negligence in dealing with bullying.

William Andujar, of Whiting, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and driving under the influence of alcohol, in connection with the 2020 incident in Berkeley Township.

Following a teen’s suicide, Triantafillos Parlapanides responded to media requests with inflammatory remarks, before adding they were ‘off the record.’ After being quoted, the Central Regional Schools Superintendent said he was stepping down. He remains on the payroll.

Four juveniles involved in a Feb. 1 incident with Adriana Kuch before the 14-year-old's suicide in Bayville have faced charges, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned as Central Regional Schools Superintendent on Feb. 11, the school board previously announced. Nearly two weeks later, he was still getting paid.

Asked about state reaction to the suicide of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch and accusations of mishandled bullying at Central Regional, the governor says the state will "look in the mirror" after such awful tragedy.

In the days since 14-year-old Adriana Kuch took her own life in Bayville, several teens face charges stemming from a fight caught on video. Others say this isn't the first time bullying allegations were mishandled.

Central Regional schools Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned Saturday after Bayville student 14-year-old Adriana Kuch died of suicide.

Adriana Kuch died on Feb. 3. On Wednesday, some Central Regional High School students demonstrated as concerns of potential bullying spread on social media.

A dead fox that tested positive is not believed to be the animal seen near people on Monday — Double Trouble State Park remained closed.