Bloomfield School Lockdown: 2 Juveniles Will ‘Face Consequences’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — They will “face consequences.” That was the statement from the town’s police chief after two “unauthorized” juveniles caused a temporary lockdown at Bloomfield High School on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the Bloomfield Police Department issued an update about the lockdown, noting that two minors have been taken into custody and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency.

Police said the lockdown took place due to “unauthorized juveniles within the vicinity of the high school.” The minors are not students or Bloomfield residents.

“This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no active threat to the school,” police said.

The matter has been referred to the Essex County Family Court, authorities noted.

“The safety and security of our schools is one of the highest priorities of the Bloomfield Police Department,” police chief George Ricci said. “Every student has a right to be safe while furthering their education.”

“We take all security threats seriously,” Ricci continued. “We will ensure that the juveniles who unlawfully entered the school and disrupted the school day will face consequences.”

Ricci thanked the Bloomfield Board of Education, the high school staff and the members of the Bloomfield Police Department who “worked together to safely resolve this incident.”

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