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Riverhead Student, 14, Arrested For Bomb Threat: Police
A Long Island teen who allegedly threatened mass harm at a local high school has been arrested, according to police.
It happened on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Riverhead, according to the Riverhead Police Department.
Just before 10 p.m., officials at Riverhead Charter School had alerted police to the fact that a student, age 14, posted a bomb threat on social media targeting Riverhead Charter High School.
Police arrived at the school, located at 5117 Sound Avenue, and swept the premises, confirming that there were no immediate threats on the grounds, before arresting the student,…
Long Island Crossing Guard Hit By SUV Critically Injured, Police Say
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV while at work.
The incident took place in Glen Cove around 9 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 on Dosoris Lane.
According to Lt. John Nagle, of the Glen Cove Police, crossing guard Carlos Vasquez, age 58, was actively crossing pedestrians at the school crossing on Dosoris Lane at the intersection with Maple Avenue at the time of the accident.
Vasquez, of Glen Cove, was struck by a sport utility vehicle that was traveling southbound on Dosoris Lane, police said.
He suffered head injuries and was airlifte…
