Police response near Jackson middle school prompts alert, no threat found

Initial reports of armed individual trigger rapid response before incident traced to nearby home.

Jackson, NJ – A reported armed individual prompted a heightened police response near the Jackson Township middle school last week before authorities determined there was no threat to any school, according to local officials.

Officers were initially dispatched toward the middle school based on early reports, leading to concern among residents and increased police presence in the area. However, poli...