The Second Squad is investigating a Bias Incident that was discovered on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 6:53 am in Syosset.
According to detectives, a school security officer discovered that the walls, doors and windows in the rear of Syosset High School – 70 Southwoods Road, had been sprayed painted with anti-Semitic writings that included swastikas. Also discovered written in various colors of spray paint were ‘MS13” and other profanities. The incident occurred between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: Det. Umbarila/2nd Sqd. 08/27/17/1027/7945
*****UPDATE*****
(See attached photos) Further investigation reveals a white female subject was involved with the crime. She is described as being white, female, 17 years of age, 5’5” tall, 135 Lbs., dark tank top, dark jeans, black shoes, and wearing a black costume mask.
Details By: Det. Umbarilla/Second Squad 09/06/17/1745/8348
*****UPDATE*****
The Second Squad is continuing to investigate the above bias incident. Attached are additional photos that include a picture of a white Acura MDX with a partial plate of 9856. The vehicle is being driven by a female white with blond colored hair who picked up a female white with brunette hair and fled the scene. Also, surveillance video shows another male subject on the school grounds at the time of the incident.
Detectives request anyone with information about the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: Det. Umbarilla/Second Sqd. 11/20/17/1711/7945
*****UPDATE*****
The following individuals have been arrested in connection with the above incident:
Angelo Madia, 17, of 90 Southwood Circle, Syosset is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Aggravated Harassment 1st Degree and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned Thursday, December 21, 2017 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Christopher Belmonte, 17, of 23 Gary Road, Syosset is charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree.
Andrew Harris, 17, of 81 Candy Lane, Syosset is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Aggravated Harassment 1st Degree and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree.
Julian Kim, 17, of 44 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree.
They were issued Appearance Tickets to appear at First District Court on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Alexa Ronayne, 17, of 50 Hillside Lane, Syosset is charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree. She was issued an appearance ticket to appear at First District Court on Friday, January 12, 2018.
Details by: Det. Umbarilla/2nd Sqd. 12/21/17/1145/7990