Incident at Lenape High School

On January 17, 2013 a student at Lenape High School reported that he had received threatening electronic communications at his home in Mt. Laurel. School officials immediately reported the incident to both the Medford and Mount Laurel Police Departments. As a precaution and to ensure the safety of all students, Medford Police dispatched additional units at dismissal to supplement the already present school resource officers. Additionally, school officials delayed the departure of several buses while Mount Laurel Police dispatched patrols to specific bus stops in the community to ensure that all students returned home safely. The incident remains under investigation by the Mount Laurel Police Department. The Medford Police Department will continue to work closely with the Mount Laurel Police Department and school officials to ensure the safety of all students.