Knife Scare Sparks Lockdown At Nvot, School's Third This Year: Police
A report of a student possibly carrying a knife sent a Bergen County high school into lockdown Friday morning, Oct. 9, prompting a response from six police departments, marking the third lockdown at the school in 2026 but first for this school year, authorities said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan was placed on lockdown around 10:29 a.m. after a student reported that another student inside the building might have a knife, Old Tappan Police Chief Kathryn J. Weaver said.
Officers from Old Tappan, Northvale, Norwood, Harrington Park, Closter and River Vale responded to secu…
Social Media Threat Prompts Lockdown At High School, Middle School In Irvington
Both Irvington High School and Irvington Middle School went into lockdown after receiving a social media threat, police said.
The two schools were placed on lockdown on Monday morning, March 10, after concerns arose over a social media post, Irvington Police announced.
As a precautionary measure, officers conducted a thorough preliminary investigation, working closely with school officials to ensure student and staff safety.
Following the investigation, police determined that there was no credible threat to the schools or the community, and the lockdown was lifted, allowing normal sc…
Reports Of Gunshots Prompt Lockdown At Cliffside Park HS, Two Being Questioned: Officials
Reports of gunshots inside Cliffside Park High School sent the building into lockdown Friday morning, Feb. 21, but police later determined there was no active threat, officials said.
Cliffside Park Police received two calls about possible gunfire at the high school on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., Cliffside Park Spokesman Bill Maer said. Officers responded immediately, securing the school and initiating a lockdown, according to Maer said.
Law enforcement entered the building and determined there was no danger to students or staff, authorities said. Maer said two individuals were tak…
