No Injuries Reported After “Non-Credible” Swatting Call Shakes Glen Rock Community
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, a Friday the 13th that began like any other turned into a parent’s worst nightmare in Glen Rock, New Jersey. A high-stakes “swatting” incident triggered a massive law enforcement response at the Glen Rock Middle School and High School campus today, March 13, 2026.
The Timeline of the Friday the 13th Lockdown
At approximately 12:15 p.m., an anonymous caller contacted authorities with a chilling set of demands. According to law enforcement sources, a “live voice” (not computer-generated) claimed to be outside the school armed with an AR-15 and alleged that a bomb had been placed in a school bathroom.
The school was immediately placed on “Lockdown,” sending students into classrooms and dozens of anxious parents to the sidewalks of the surrounding Bergen County neighborhood.
A Massive Multi-Agency Response
Because the threat involved both a firearm and an explosive device, the response was swift and overwhelming. The scene saw a convergence of North Jersey’s top tactical units, including:
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Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad
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Bergen County Regional SWAT Team
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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
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K9 Units (3 specialized teams for sweeps)
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Mutual Aid: Officers from Ridgewood and Fair Lawn police departments.
Glen Rock FD and EMS remained on precautionary standby just one block away while heavily armed officers conducted a thorough interior and exterior sweep of the entire campus.
“Non-Credible” Threat: Students Released Safely
By 1:00 p.m., Principal Michelle Giurlando was able to provide a sigh of relief to the community, messaging parents that the threat had been deemed “non-credible.” After a 2.5-hour ordeal, the sweep concluded with no evidence of weapons or explosives found. Students were safely released to their families, and thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The Rise of “Swatting” in New Jersey
This incident is the latest in a disturbing trend of “swatting”—the act of making a false report to emergency services to trigger a massive police response. Investigators noted the call came from a “weird” phone number, a common tactic used to mask the caller’s identity.
While the “Friday the 13th” timing may be a coincidence, the psychological impact on the Glen Rock community is very real. Authorities are currently working to trace the call and hold the perpetrator accountable.
Safety Reminder: Local authorities urge parents to always follow official school communication channels during a lockdown and to “stay clear” of active scenes to allow law enforcement to work efficiently.
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