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New Jersey Man Accused of Grooming Teen Employees Held on $100,000 Bail in Bucks County

A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 12 following an investigation launched by an April ChildLine tip.

Overview

  • Plumstead Township Police say they interviewed 10 minors who reported being given alcohol, marijuana vape cartridges, cigarettes, and Adderall between 2020 and 2024.
  • Alleged conduct occurred while Richard “Ricky” Brooks managed a Plumstead Township Saladworks, a Doylestown Wendy's, and at his Doylestown apartment.
  • Investigators allege he groped a juvenile Wendy's employee by grabbing the boy's genitals.
  • An arrest warrant was issued on Dec. 11, and Brooks, 33, was arrested and arraigned on Dec. 24 on corruption of minors, indecent assault, and felony drug charges.
  • He remains in Bucks County Prison after failing to post bail set at $100,000.