By: Richard L. Smith
Local law enforcement in Bergen and Hudson counties are on high alert following multiple threats made to schools in the area today.
In Jersey City, police heightened their presence around schools after receiving reports of unspecified threats involving potential weapons and violence.
Authorities have not provided further details regarding the nature of the threats or which specific schools were targeted.
Meanwhile, in Bergen County, Hackensack Police responded to a bomb threat at the local high school shortly before 11:40 p.m.
Officials conducted a thorough search of the building but have yet to release any additional information on the outcome of their investigation.
These recent incidents are part of a broader pattern of threats that have put several Newark and East Orange schools on edge.
On Thursday, three teenagers were arrested in Newark for making threats against two charter schools and a high school.
The spate of threats has heightened concerns within the education communities of these towns, prompting increased security measures to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Local authorities continue to investigate and monitor the situation closely.