A New Jersey teacher has been arrested after a potential threat to staff and students shut down an entire school school district The authorities said this on Monday.
Amir Doctry, a 45-year-old staff member currently on administrative leave from the Montclair School District, was arrested without incident in connection with the threat, the Montclair Police Department said.
Doctry was charged with making terroristic threats and has additional charges pending.
Authorities learned of the alleged threat on Sunday and immediately launched an investigation, according to police. Police did not provide details of the threat, although they said it was made online via social media and was “targeted at a specific staff member.”
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Doctry was charged with making terroristic threats and has additional charges pending. (FOX5 New York WNYW)
Doctry allegedly threatened to shoot and kill the principal of Northeast Elementary School, where he was a staff member. FOX5 New York reported.
Amir Doctry, 45, is a staff member currently on administrative leave from the Montclair School District, police said. (FOX5 New York WNYW)
Police worked with the Montclair Board of Education, the FBI and other local authorities to identify the source of the threat. As a precaution, all schools in the district will be closed on Monday.
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After Doctry’s arrest, police said yes no further danger to the community.
According to the police, there was no further danger to the public. (FOX5 New York WNYW)
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“Our commitment to the safety of our schools, students, staff and residents remains steadfast,” police said. “We encourage parents, students and staff to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Montclair Police Department.”
