Teen Arrested After Holmdel High School Threat, Police Say

A teen has been arrested after a Holmdel High School threat, police announced this weekend. Weapons at the teen's home were also "surrendered" by his parents.

The Holmdel Police took the unnamed boy into custody last week after he allegedly made terroristic threats to the Holmdel High School population, police announced Sunday.

His parents voluntarily surrendered legally owned weapons at the juvenile’s residence to police during the Dec. 3 arrest, police said.

The juvenile was processed and released to the custody of his parents, police said. It was not immediately clear if the threat disrupted school schedules.

While not identfying the specific threats. the Holmdel Police Department said it has recently investigated alleged threats against the students and staff of the Holmdel High School and William R. Satz School.

"Threats like these seem to be occurring on a regular basis, and not just in Holmdel," police said. "Any and all threats, are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Those investigations involve interviews with school staff as well as family members and friends of those involved. If at any time it is determined that the school population is in any danger, or there is reason for concern, the public would be notified accordingly."

Parents need to take the time to speak to their children about the language they use, and the possible consequences that come with making alarming statements or posting alarming photos or drawings, police said.

"These acts are not taken as jokes, and should never be used in a joking manner," police said. "In order to ensure the safety of everyone, when brought to the attention of school administration or law enforcement, these acts must be investigated as a threat, until proven otherwise, and those involved will be charged accordingly."

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