Old Social Media Post Prompts Police Investigation At Suffolk HS

BOHEMIA, NY — A social media post published years ago stirred concern at Connetquot High School on Thursday, causing the school to conduct a controlled lock out and a police investigation.

The district conducted a controlled lock out at the high school, located at 198 7th St in Bohemia, in reaction to the social media post, a representative confirmed with Patch. All outdoor activities were moved inside out of an abundance of caution.

Suffolk County Police investigated the post and determined it was not a credible threat, as the post was published some time ago.

The district did not specify the exact date the post was published.

Christina Poppe, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, informed district families that the lock out has since been lifted and all afternoon and evening activities are able to take place.

"Please let this serve as a reminder to all students, staff, and community members to continue to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity or behavior to the authorities immediately," she wrote. "Your cooperation and support is critical in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment in our schools."