DENVILLE, NJ – Police have arrested two teens who were found in possession of a gun on school property at Morris Knolls High School in Denville on Thursday.
Police were dispatched to the school after school officials reported the incident.
The Denville Police Department responded to Morris Knolls High School after receiving a report that school staff discovered two students possessing a gun.
“The department’s School Resource Officer arrived on scene quickly, as well as other responding officers. The involved students were already identified and secured by school staff, as was the weapon, by the time officers arrived,” said Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. “The two juveniles involved were subsequently arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of a weapon and related charges.”
The two students were juveniles. Police will not be releasing their names to the public. Police said there was no imminent threat to students during the incident.
“The safety and security of all Denville’s schools are of paramount importance to the Denville Police Department,” said Denville Police Chief Frank Perna. “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.”