Crime & Safety
Rumored Threat Against Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Not 'Credible'
The alleged threat showed a picture of a teen boy in black face in front of a Confederate flag, according to reports.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Many parents kept their kids home from schools across the district due to an alleged threat against the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School made on social media this weekend.
The post reportedly showed a picture of a teen boy in black face in front of a Confederate flag, according to Tapinto.net. The post has since been removed.
Superintendent of schools for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood district Dr. Joan V. Mast sent a letter to parents on Monday explaining that Scotch Plains Police have investigated and found there is "no credible threat to the safety of our students and staff," according to Tapinto.net.
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Scotch Plains Police Officers were reportedly stationed outside the high school on Monday as a precaution.
Scotch Plains Police and Mast did not respond immediately to Patch's request for comment.
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