9:00 pm A man who barricared himself inside a backyard shed with a loaded shoutgun surrenders to authorities Wednesday night.
Jackson Police said in a statement "The subject in question regarding the New Central Avenue incident is in custody. Everyone is well, and we thank the neighbors for their understanding as we wrap up and wish everyone a safe evening!"
LPD: Avoid New Central between Hope and Hillside due to police activity.
Earlier today at 2pm Police surrounded a home at New Central avenue and Hope Rd at the Lakewood/Jackson border reports of a individual who claimed to have explosives and barricaded themselves. As a precaution nearby schools were placed on lockdown.
Updated statement from the Jackson, NJ BOE: 3:45 pm
FYI Police activity near Jackson Liberty High School is focused on a police matter in a private home near the school. Law enforcement is using our parking lot in their response. Students who were staying after school and needing to access their cars are being escorted to their cars by police. We are in communication with police. At this point we do not know what, if any, impact this will have on the McAuliffe Band Concert scheduled for this evening at Jackson Liberty High School. We will update this posting when we have more information
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Students and staff at McAuliffe Middle School and students involved in after-school activities or sports at Jackson Liberty High School have been asked to shelter in place while police respond to a matter at a private home near that area. Middle school dismissal and high school late buses are expected to depart on time. As a precaution, there will be an increased police presence while students board the buses at both schools.
Maybe I'll get to sleep tonight if the band is called off
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