Teen brought knife, crack cocaine to Wanaque school, police charge

A 16-year-old was found with a knife and crack cocaine at a Wanaque school and had to be tackled to the ground by police, authorities announced on Tuesday.

The teen was meeting with school administrators around 3:20 p.m. at Lakeland Regional High School Monday when he was questioned about the knife, according to police. Detective Sgt. Phil Cavallaro tried to take it from him but the teen resisted and attempted to run, police stated. He was then taken to the ground by Cavallaro and Detective John Galinus.

The detectives also found crack cocaine, marijuana and a scale on the teen, according to police. He was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center and then released to his mother, police stated.

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No other students were around during the incident, according to police.

The teen was charged with possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.

Wanaque Police Capt. Ken Fackina declined further comment, citing the involvement of a juvenile.

Lakeland High School, located on Conklintown Road, has students from Wanaque and Ringwood.

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