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Student Charged After ‘Threat’ Probe At Glen Ridge High School
Authorities accused a Glen Ridge High School student of making terroristic threats and creating a false public alarm.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities charged a Glen Ridge High School student with making terroristic threats and creating a false public alarm last week. There is no immediate threat to the school or its students, police said.
Glen Ridge police began their investigation at 3:30 p.m. on June 4 after receiving a report that a student made verbal threats to commit acts of violence and harm several classmates.
Authorities identified the juvenile who allegedly made the threats and notified county prosecutors about the incident.
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Police later took the teen into custody and charged the youth with making terroristic threats and creating a false public alarm.
The juvenile was turned over to Essex County for processing and the case was referred to the Essex County Family Court.
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“This incident remains ongoing and under investigation,” Glen Ridge police said Monday. “At this time there is no immediate threat identified to the school facility and students.”
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