3 juveniles arrested after threats made against schools in Camden, Gloucester counties

DEPTFORD TWP., N.J. - Three juveniles, including a 15-year-old, were arrested Monday after police in New Jersey investigated social media threats made against local schools. 

The Harrison Township Police Department said the arrested youths are from Woodbury, Glassboro, and Mullica Hill. 

Authorities say they were alerted about social media posts that made threats against schools in Camden and Gloucester counties, including one in Deptford Township.

According to Deptford Township police, formal charges against the juveniles include: False Public Alarm and Terroristic Threats (multiple counts of each).

Investigators did not specify which schools were threatened and what specific threats were made.

On top of the criminal charges, police say severe punishments could be issued from the respective school districts. The punishments could include suspension or expulsion, along with the potential of losing student privileges such as prom, homecoming, walking at graduation, etc. 

"At this time, there is no known threat to our schools, however there will be an added police presence throughout the day to ensure that all parents, students, and school employees can attend without cause for worry," Harrison police wrote on Facebook.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, should contact the Deptford Township Police Department at 856-845-2220.