MOUNTAIN LAKES — On April 30, 2026, patrol units responded to Mountain Lakes High School following reports that a male had entered the school despite previously being trespassed from the property.
According to police, an investigation determined that 61-year-old Neil Forde of Mountain Lakes had allegedly entered the school in violation of the prior trespass order.
Police said Forde later responded to the Mountain Lakes Police Department, where he was subsequently arrested and charged with criminal trespass.
Following his arrest, Forde was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he was lodged pending an initial court appearance.
Editor’s Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
