A prisoner escaped a minimum-security work detail near Montgomery High School at about 9:45 a.m., according to a township press release.
State and local police are currently managing the situation, according to the release sent by e-mail just after noon. Several helicopters were seen over the area this morning.
Township schools are operating on a normal schedule, but all buildings have been secured until further notice.
Residents are asked to be vigilant and report anything unusual or suspicious to township police at 908-359-3222.
More information will be released when the fugitive is taken into custody or there is further development.

