Threats made against 2 Gloucester County high schools not believed to be credible

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Students and staff kept out of Deptford High School after threat

DEPTFORD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Threats were made against two high schools in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Thursday, but neither one is believed to be credible.

The first threat was made just before 7:30 a.m. against West Deptford High School.

The second was made against Deptford High School just after 7:40 a.m.

Police responded to both schools and searched the grounds. Nothing dangerous was found.

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