Filipino nurse practitioner charged in alleged assault of teen at N.J. youth shelter

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, New Jersey — A Filipino nurse practitioner is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old inside a medical unit at a county-run youth shelter, authorities said.

Izee Dizon, 34, of Bridgewater, was arrested on March 8, two days after the reported incident at the Middlesex County Youth Shelter, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera.

Dizon is charged with third-degree aggravated assault and child endangerment.

Prosecutors said the teenage victim reported that he was attacked while inside the facility’s medical unit.

Investigators with the county’s Special Victims Unit allege that Dizon engaged in inappropriate physical and verbal contact with the minor, including choking the teen by placing his hands on the victim’s neck and applying pressure, according to Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Brynn Krause.

The investigation is ongoing.