An arrest has been made in connection with a potential threat that led to the shutdown of an entire school district in New Jersey. The suspect, Amir Doctry, a 45-year-old staff member on administrative leave from the Montclair School District, was taken into custody by the Montclair Police Department without incident. Doctry faces charges of making terroristic threats with additional charges pending.
The threat, which was made online via social media, was directed at a specific staff member. Authorities were alerted to the threat on Sunday and immediately initiated an investigation. The details of the threat were not disclosed by the police.
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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 worked, as reported by FOX5 New York.
Amir Doctry, 45, is a staff member currently on administrative leave from the Montclair School District, police said. (FOX5 New York WNYW)
Authorities worked in collaboration with the Montclair Board of Education, the FBI, and local authorities to track down the source of the threat. Out of caution, all schools in the district were closed on Monday.
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Following Doctry’s arrest, the police assured the community that there was no further danger.
Police said 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 unwavering,” the police stated. “We encourage parents, students, and staff to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the Montclair Police Department.”
