Crime & Safety
Police: Islandia Teen Arrested For McGann-Mercy High School Bomb Threat
The arrest was made on Monday.
An Islandia teen was arrested for making a bomb threat at McGann-Mercy High School on Monday, according to Riverhead Town Police.
The Riverhead Police Department received a call on Monday at about 3:44 p.m, from the high school administration reporting that a note was found on school property advising them of a bomb threat, according to police.
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A subsequent investigation by the Riverhead Detective Division led to the arrest of 17-year-old Michael Calandra, police said.
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He was arrested for second degree falsely reporting an incident, according to police.
He was taken into custody, processed and released on an appearance ticket for Riverhead Justice Court arraignment.
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