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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