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Man Charged in Threat Against Jonathan Law High School

Milford police have arrested a man accused of making a threat against Jonathan Law High School.

Police began investigating on Oct. 17 after receiving information that a Lansdale Avenue resident made a threat referencing Jonathan Law High School, police said.

After speaking with James Piccirillo, 48, of Milford, police determined there was no present threat to the school community and Piccirillo was admitted to a secure medical facility for evaluation.

During a search of his home, police seized guns and commercial grade fireworks.

Piccirillo was released from the medical facility around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and taken into police custody. He has been charged with second-degree threatening,illegal possession of explosives and illegal possession of an assault weapon. 

He was held on a $250,000 bond transported to Milford Superior Court GA22, where he was arraigned. 

Piccirillo remains in prison.

Milford Public Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Feser said in a statement that Piccirillo has no affiliation with Law High School or Milford public schools.


 

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