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Hundreds of Spikes Found on NJ School Trail, Endangering Children

Eyewitness News ABC7NYSeptember 5, 20252 min1,169 views
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Dangerous Discovery Near School

  • ⚠️ Hundreds of tire spikes and sharp objects were discovered on a popular bike trail behind Brookdale Avenue School in Verona, New Jersey.
  • 🎯 The deliberate act put the safety of children at risk, though no one was physically harmed.
  • 🚲 Several bikes sustained tire damage from the intentionally placed hazards.

Intentional Acts of Harm

  • 🔍 Verona police are actively searching for the individual(s) responsible for scattering these puncture-piercing devices.
  • 📍 The spikes, ranging from push-pin types to metal stars, were found scattered along a 100 ft stretch of the trail.
  • 🚨 Police have recovered over 200 sharp items, indicating a sustained effort to cause harm.

Community Impact and Warning

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents were alerted to the danger by their children who frequent the trail for biking.
  • 🏫 Students from Brookdale Elementary School have been advised to avoid the trail until it is deemed safe.
  • 🗣️ Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity to come forward to prevent serious injury.
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