Teens Nabbed In TikTok 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' On Long Island: Cops

CENTEREACH, NY — Six teens were arrested Monday in connection with damaging fences as part of the Kool-Aid Man TikTok Challenge in the Centereach and Selden areas, Suffolk police said.

A homeowner on Cobblestone Court in Centereach heard loud noises on Monday at around 1 a.m., and saw on surveillance cameras that six males between 12 and 18 years old kicked several sections of his fence down, and then returned just after 4 a.m., running through the fence at the same time.

The practice mimics the iconic fruit drink mascot's penchant for smashing things as he runs through them.

The homeowner called 911 and 6th Precinct officers saw a black Hyundai sedan matching the description of a vehicle seen nearby, police said, adding that the officers arrested the teens on Hammond Road at around 4:15 a.m.

Detectives found there were at least two other instances where some of the teens damaged fences in Centereach and Selden, prompting further investigation, police said.

The five juveniles and one 18-year-old were charged with several counts of third-and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

They were released on Family Court Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at Family District Court in Central Islip on March 6.

Detectives are asking if anyone feels they may be a victim of this challenge, to call the 6th Squad at 631-854-8652.