Switchblade Found In Elmont High School Student's Backpack: Police
An 18-year-old Long Island high school student was arrested after a switchblade knife was discovered inside his backpack, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The discovery was made at Elmont High School, located at 555 Ridge Road in Nassau County, around 1:50 p.m., according to Nassau County Police.
Fifth Precinct officers responded to the school following a 911 call, detectives said.
A switchblade knife was recovered from inside the student's backpack, and school staff detained him until police arrived, according to investigators.
The student, identified as Dayvion Campbell, 18, of Elm…