School Goes Into Lockdown When Former Student Tries To Enter: PD

A former student was arrested for trespassing on Syosset High School property with a large piece of black luggage on Tuesday afternoon, police say.

According to authorities, Ilya Yurchenko, 19, of Medford, approached the main entrance of Syosset High School, located at 70 Southwoods Road, and attempted to enter the building with the luggage at 4:15 p.m. Yurchenko was denied entry as he did not have an appointment, the Syosset Central School District said in a statement.

He then placed the luggage on the side of the school and went in through the gym entrance, police say.

The school was put on lockdown by staff as a precaution and the police were notified. Neighboring South Woods Middle School was also placed on lockout as a precaution, the school district said.

Yurchenko was located by police and placed under arrest. Police say the lockdown was lifted after the luggage was found to be not dangerous, police say.

Yurchenko was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. He was charged with third-degree criminal trespass.

"We would like to remind the community that as per new security procedures, no one will be permitted to enter the buildings without an appointment," the district said in a statement. "This includes former students and extends to after-school hours. We thank you for your cooperation in this regard."

He will be arraigned on Wednesday at First District Court in Hempstead.

Image via NCPD