Matthew Vanderbeek, 19, of Cream Ridge, has been taken into custody, and the Ocean County prosecutor's office said there is no threat to the public.
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The prosecutor's office said Vanderbeek made the threats via social media. He allegedly threatened to shoot students and staff at the New Egypt High School graduation.
Police executed a search warrant at his Hyacinth Court home to check for weapons and other evidence.
According to the prosecutor's office, the investigation revealed Vanderbeek was trying to obtain a firearm.
Vanderbeek is being held in the Ocean County jail pending a detention hearing.
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He is charged with 3rd degree Terroristic Threats with a Threat to Kill and 2nd degree Attempting to Possess a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose.
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