Suspect Threatening NJ Synagogues Caught, But Wayne's Patrols Will Continue: Police

WAYNE, NJ — The immediate threat to New Jersey synagogues has been thwarted, according to state and federal law enforcement. But the Wayne Police Department will remain vigilant.

The FBI warned Thursday of "credible information of a broad threat to synagogues" in New Jersey. But authorities identified and apprehended the individual who made the threats as of Friday morning. Read more: Suspect Apprehended After Threats To NJ Synagogues: Police

Federal, state and local law enforcement around New Jersey mobilized Thursday to increase patrols in "sensitive areas," said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

The Wayne Police Department said the following: "Yesterday, notification of a threat to NJ synagogues was broadcast via social media by the FBI. Today the FBI announced the source of the threat no longer poses a danger. Wayne PD, as always, will continue to patrol all critical infrastructure and community gathering places."

Wayne is home to several synagogues and Jewish community centers, including the Chabad Center of Passaic County.

Officials haven't publicly identified the suspect or announced charges as of 3 p.m. Friday. But the suspect "is described as a lone actor who is an extremist," the Borough of Interlaken Police Department relayed from a call between federal, state and local law enforcement.

The FBI's Newark branch, which originally announced the threat, stated the following:

"Upon receipt of threat information against an unspecified New Jersey area synagogue, the FBI notified community leaders and our law enforcement partners. We identified the source of the threat who no longer poses a danger to the community. As always, we would like to remind the public, to remain vigilant and if they observe suspicious activity to report it to law enforcement immediately."