Father, teen son arrested after bomb squad destroys chemicals at Syosset home
SYOSSET, New York (WABC) -- A father and his teen son are facing charges after suspicious chemicals were discovered inside a home in Syosset.
The Syosset Bomb Squad was called to the scene on Patricia Lane after a variety of chemicals were found inside the house.
The 15-year-old apparently drew a swastika in the boys bathroom at Syosset High School, prompting the investigation.
Nassau County police arrived to the teen's home around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Patricia Lane was shut down for most of the afternoon as a precaution.
Video from the scene shows several unknown chemicals removed from the home and lined up on the lawn.
Officials believed the materials could be dangerous, prompting a response from the bomb squad in the residential neighborhood.
Police say the chemicals were considered too hazardous to transport as they had been combined to create explosive materials, so they were destroyed on site.
Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise during the process and said their homes shook.
Detectives alleged that the teen's father, Francisco Sanles, 48, on multiple occasions, paid for the purchase of the various chemicals.
He is charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless endangerment.
The teen is charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, aggravated harassment, and making graffiti.
Both are due in court separately on Thursday.
Students and staff at Syosset High School were notified of the bias graffiti and ongoing investigation in an email from the school district Wednesday night.
"I am writing to inform you that the District found swastikas and racial epithets above urinals at Syosset High School. The District immediately commenced an investigation and notified the Nassau County Police Department. Our investigation identified the person responsible and this is now a criminal matter with an active police investigation. We are cooperating fully with our partners in law enforcement and remain in constant contact with them as their investigation continues. This student will also face serious consequences pursuant to the District's Code of Conduct.
Antisemitism and hate speech have no place in our communities or in our schools. Syosset has long been proud of being a welcoming, empathetic, and inclusive community and those values remain firm. We protect those values and this community by confronting and holding accountable those who traffic in any form of hate."
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