18-year-old arrested after allegedly making threats against Long Island high school students, staff

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
WESTBURY, Nassau County (WABC) -- An 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making threats against fellow students and faculty members at a high school on Long Island.

Police said Oketa Orlando Blair Jr. was arrested Tuesday.
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According to detectives, he expressed his desire to conduct a violent act toward fellow Westbury High School students as well as faculty members.

School staff became aware of the threat and the school administration notified the police.
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Blair Jr. is charged with making a terrorist threat and second-degree aggravated harassment.

A judge also granted an extreme risk protection order, which prevents the defendant from purchasing any firearms.

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