Shelter in place lifted after contained incident in Highland Park
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities have lifted the shelter-in-place order for Highland Park following a contained situation on Harbor Road, Middletown Township Police announced Tuesday.
The individual involved is not wanted for any crime, and officials said a decision was made to reduce the police presence on the block to avoid escalating the situation. Marked units will remain in the area to maintain visibility and help ensure community safety.
Police did not go into detail about the incident which caused the increased police presence.
“This is a contained incident,” police said, adding that the situation remains stable and is being closely monitored.
A previous township-wide alert was mistakenly sent out; a corrected notification was issued to only those in the affected area.
Residents are encouraged to ensure emergency alerts are enabled on their devices and to register for ReadyBucks, the county’s notification system, for accurate updates.
Police also thanked neighborhood residents who assisted officers with water and access to restrooms during the response.
