HOWELL – A township high school student was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly posting a threatening message on Snapchat with a photo of a realistic looking rife, officials said.
Police determined the threat was not credible.
Officers arrested the male student after receiving multiple reports about the social media post, Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick said.
The teen was in possession of an Airsoft rifle, which was determined to be the same weapon in the photo, authorities said.
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“Although not a real firearm, it certainly is identical to an actual rifle,” Kudrick said. “This was a poor decision by this juvenile. Although no credible threat of violence is assumed, we will have an increased police presence at the high school tomorrow.”
Officials did not say the age of the student or the specific charges he is facing.
He has also been suspended from school, Howell High School Principal Jeremy Braverman said.
“The student that posted these remarks will not be in school for the immediate future”, Braverman said.
Nicolas Fernandes is the early morning breaking news reporter. A lifelong New Jersey resident, he has previously worked as a features writer and sports reporter. Contact him at 732-540-4401 or [email protected]
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