Two Students Arrested

TWO MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE ARRESTED FOR HAVING A GUN IN SCHOOL

     " 2 Students Were Charged Yesterday With Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon & Other Offenses."

Friday, March 24, 2023, 4:52 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News, 

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DENVILLE, NJ.- Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll reported that Yesterday, March 23, 2023, Two Students were Arrested and taken into custody following an incident at Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey.

     On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Members of The Denville Police Department responded to Morris Knolls High School on a report from School Staff that 2 Students were in Possession of a Gun. The Police Department's School Resource Officer and Police Officers were on the scene within minutes.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers learned that the 2 Students were identified and secured by School Staff, as well as the Weapon. The Two Juveniles involved were subsequently Arrested and Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Other Related Charges.

     There was no Active Threat to The School, Staff, or Students. Since the incident involved Juveniles, no further information was available. The investigation remains under investigation.

     The Safety and Security of all of Denville's Schools are of paramount importance to The Denville Police Department. There is no ongoing active or suspected threat to the school, its staff, or its students related to this incident. However, The Denville Police will have an increased presence at the school over the next few days to help alleviate any fears or concerns.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Juveniles Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER MARCH 24, 2023: LAW, MORRIS: