Suffolk County Police today arrested a Lindenhurst High School student for threatening to detonate an explosive device at the school.
Over the past month, a 15-year-old male student made several threats to detonate an explosive device and other violent acts at Lindenhurst High School, located at 300 Charles St., with the intention of injuring staff and students. School officials were made aware of the threat the morning of November 21 and notified Suffolk County Police at 9:28 a.m.
Following an investigation, First Precinct Crime Section officers and First Squad detectives arrested the sophomore at the school at approximately 1:30 p.m.
The teenager was charged with Aggravated Making a Threat of Mass Harm, a misdemeanor. He was released to a family member and will be arraigned at Family Court in Central Islip at a later date.
Anyone with information is asked to contact First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.