UPDATE: Bizzare YouTube Video Shows Threat Made By Montclair Teacher Placed On Leave: Report
Officers began investigating after a threat was made via social media toward a specific staff member at Northeast Elementary School, Montclair police said. In collaboration with law enforcement, the Montclair School District closed as a precautionary measure, police said.
Amir Doctry, a staff member currently on administrative leave was identified as the suspect and he was arrested at 8 a.m. at his residence in Philadelphia, police said. He was charged with terroristic threats, police said.
"We would like to reassure the public that there is no further danger to our community," police said.
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