Breaking: Hillsborough, NJ — Schools Put on Lockdown Amid Armed‑Suspect Search

HILLSBOROUGH — Local schools in Hillsborough Township were placed on secure hold Tuesday after police alerted the community about an armed suspect in the area.

According to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, Chief of Detectives Frank Roman Jr. described the situation as an “active police scene.” Despite reports, it is not yet confirmed whether any shots were fired.

Residents say they saw police helicopters hovering near Route 206 — a focal point of the search — as law enforcement swept the area.

A townshipwide alert urged people to stay vigilant, lock their doors, and remain cautious. Schools followed protocol and locked down as a precaution.

No further details — including the suspect’s identity or current status — have been released at this time.