The surge in "swatting" incidents has continued and law enforcement officials are concerned that the dangerous trend is causing a drain on some municipal budgets.
Monmouth County authorities have given the "all clear" at the scene of the Freehold Raceway Mall evacuation site following a reported bomb threat Monday evening.
UPDATE: Monmouth County authorities have given the "all clear" at the scene of the Freehold Raceway Mall evacuation site following a reported bomb threat Monday evening.
The increase in fake threats at malls and schools statewide has Ocean County authorities assuring the public the Seaside Heights boardwalk is well protected.
The disruptive trend known as "swatting" has taken New Jersey by storm. There have been several incidents this past week alone, prompting heavy police presence at a school, mall or hospital for absolutely no reason.
As more threats are made to more New Jersey schools, the Ocean County Mall opened as usual on Thursday morning following a false bomb threat that led to an evacuation, one of three across the state on Wednesday.
An apparent swatting incident before sunrise today has Jackson Township police involved in an intensive search for the suspect who originated the call.