2006 Media Releases:

CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
JAMES P. LYNCH, ACTING CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR
MEDIA INFORMATION

June 1, 2006

Acting Camden County Prosecutor James P. Lynch and Mount Ephraim Police Chief Edward C. Dobleman reported that a borough woman was charged with Terroristic Threats today, accused of threatening to kill several students at Mary Bray Elementary School in Mount Ephraim, N.J.

Denise Gallagher, 35, was issued a summons and released. Case screening is scheduled for June 9 in Superior Court in Camden.

Investigation indicates that Gallagher’s child attends the school and has had ongoing problems with several other students. It is alleged that Gallagher stated yesterday that she would go to the school and “kill all those kids one by one.” An adult witness heard the alleged remark and reported it to school officials at approximately 9 a.m. today.

School officials notified Mount Ephraim Police, who commenced an investigation. School officials placed the building on “modified lockdown” status – meaning students were kept inside for recess and gym class – until Gallagher was arrested a short time later at her home.

No weapons were found on the defendant or in her home. Terroristic Threats is a third-degree charge carrying a maximum prison term of five years upon conviction.

All persons charged with criminal offenses are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.