Teen Arrested for Possessing Weapon on School Grounds 
Suffolk County Police today arrested a Centereach teen for possessing a weapon at Centereach High School this morning.
A coach at a sporting practice at Centereach High School saw a male walking on school grounds with what appeared to be a gun and called 911 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sixth Precinct officers responded and located the teen nearby and found him to be in possession of a BB gun.
The teen, 18, of Centereach, was charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, a misdemeanor, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds, a violation. The teen is being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip.
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Address/Location
Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 631-852-2677