Student's Threatening Snapchat Under Investigation In Brick

BRICK, NJ — Authorities are continuing to investigate after a Lake Riviera Middle School student made threatening statements on Snapchat Wednesday night to several of his friends, Brick Township police said Thursday.

A joint statement from the police department and the Brick Township School District said a parent reported the Snapchat post, in which the student appeared to have a firearm, to the police department, which then worked with the school district to identify the student.

Detectives searched the student's home and no firearms were found, and investigators determined the item seen in the Snapchat was a lighter, the statement said.

"Brick Police and Brick Schools are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all of our students, staff, parents and community," the statement said. "Chief David Forrester would like to thank the school administration as well as the parent who reported the incident. Brick police and Brick schools want to assure the community that we always take such incidents seriously and will investigate all threats to their lawful conclusion."

Anyone who sees or hears of suspicious activity is urged to report it immediately, the police department said.

"Threats and suspicious activity can be reported directly to the police, school officials or by using the WeTip link on the school district website," the statement said.