Toms River Student Arrested In 'Violent' Instagram Threat: Police

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 15-year-old student from the Toms River schools was arrested after he allegedly posted a threat against one of the schools on Instagram, police said Wednesday.

Police were alerted to the threat late Tuesday night, Toms River Police spokesman Ralph Stocco said. The Instagram post "alluded to a violent act," he said, but authorities did not give details.

Stocco said the investigation into the threat was a joint effort between the police department and Toms River Superintendent David Healy's office.

The student was identified and located and is being detained, Stocco said.

"He will not be returning to school until the conclusion of a comprehensive evaluation by the appropriate professionals," Stocco said.

The investigation determined that the threats were not credible, he said.

Stocco said the incident "highlights the swift and collaborative action we are willing to take to ensure the safety of our students, which is an ongoing effort of the highest priority."

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