The clock was ticking during a night of horror in Pittstown, and now a local officer's choices are under the microscope. It’s a story that raises questions.
The students who have been identified as having been involved in the prank have been sent a "graduation participation contract" with terms they must comply with in order to participate in Thursday's commencement.
South River Police Chief Mark E. Tinitigan told New Jersey 101.5 in a statement the incident at South River High School is being treated as an act of criminal trespassing and vandalism.
According to a message from South River High School Principal Jamie Kinard to staff obtained by New Jersey 101.5, extreme vandalism and mischief caused classes to be canceled on Thursday.