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School placed on lockdown in Clark

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CLARK, NJ — A written threat discovered at Arthur L. Johnson High School prompted a lockdown and search of the building Thursday morning.

The Clark Township Police Department received a report of the threat at 10:03 a.m.

The school was immediately placed into lockdown as patrol officers and detectives responded to the scene.

Clark police officers, assisted by mutual aid partners, conducted a search of the building.

The Threat Assessment Protocol was put into place.

Students were dismissed for the day once the search was completed.

The pre-school continued operating normally.

The Clark Township Police Department Juvenile Bureau is conducting an investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Brian Soos at [email protected] or 732-639-3164, or Det. Mark Detore at [email protected] or 732-913-7333.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 732-453-8500.

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