By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Middlesex County announced that a 17-year-old juvenile male has been taken into custody and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency for offenses which, if committed by an adult, would constitute Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, Terroristic Threats, Possession of a Firearm on School Property, and Possession of a Ghost Gun.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone stated that on the evening of March 17, a Woodbridge Township student received threatening text messages from another student at Woodbridge High School.
The student who received the threats went to school this morning and reported the incident to the school administration, Woodbridge Police said.
According to Middlesex County officials, the administration conducted a brief investigation during which the male’s belongings were searched, and a loaded firearm was found in his possession.
Upon the discovery of the firearm by school authorities, the Woodbridge Township Police Department was notified about the gun at approximately 8:07 a.m., MCPO officials say.
Upon their arrival, Middlesex County authorities said law enforcement seized the firearm and took the 17-year-old male into custody.
MCPO officials stated that the juvenile is currently being housed at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center, awaiting a preliminary hearing before a Family Court Judge.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Vella of the Woodbridge Police Department at 732-602-7317.