Crime & Safety

People Jumped Through East Northport Fence Like Kool-Aid Man: Police

Those who participated in the social media challenge are wanted for criminal mischief, police say.

People jumped through a fence in East Northport like the Kool-Aid Man, Suffolk police said.
People jumped through a fence in East Northport like the Kool-Aid Man, Suffolk police said. (Courtesy of Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

EAST NORTHPORT, NY — People who jumped through a fence in East Northport for "The Kool-Aid Man" social media challenge are wanted for criminal mischief, Suffolk police said.

Multiple people participated in the "Kool-Aid Man" challenge by jumping through the fence, putting holes in it, on March 18, police said. Video from the police can be watched below.

Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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