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Wanaque PD: Student, 16, With Knife, Drugs In School Wrestles With Police
WANAQUE, N.J. -- A 16-year-old high school student who brought a knife and drugs to a meeting with administrators had to be chased down and tackled by Wanaque police, authorities said.
The Lakeland High School resource officer, Detective Sgt. Phil Cavallaro, was at the Monday afternoon meeting with Detective John Galinus when they noticed the knife, Capt. Ken Fackina said.
"When questioned about the knife, he admitted to having it but refused to turn it over," Fackina said.
Cavallaro tried to grab it, but the teen resisted and ran, but he "was taken to the ground by both det…