A 15-year-old student from Syosset High School and his father are facing multiple criminal charges following a discovery at their Long Island residence.
The investigation began after school officials reported a swastika scrawled on the campus property.
Nassau County police arrived at the family home on Wednesday afternoon to question the teenager regarding the graffiti.
During the visit, officers uncovered several chemical substances that had been mixed to create volatile explosive materials.
The discovery prompted an immediate response from the bomb squad to secure the residential area.
Authorities arrested the teenager and his father, 48-year-old Francisco Sanles, who is accused of financing the chemical purchases.
Police allege that Sanles paid for the dangerous materials on multiple occasions, facilitating the creation of the devices.
Due to the unstable nature of the chemicals, the bomb squad determined they were too hazardous to transport.
Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom as technicians conducted a controlled detonation on the property.
Video footage showed various containers being removed from the house and lined up in the front yard for inspection.
The elder Sanles faces charges including criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child.
He is also charged with reckless endangerment as legal proceedings begin in local court.
The 15-year-old son faces weapons charges in addition to counts of criminal mischief and aggravated harassment.
Because of his status as a minor, the teenager’s identity has not been released to the public.
The FBI assisted local deputies during the investigation before handing the case to Nassau County authorities.
Syosset school district officials sent a communication to parents on Wednesday night to address the incident.
The community remains on high alert as the legal system evaluates the severity of the threats.
Both father and son were scheduled for separate court appearances on Thursday to address the counts.
This incident highlights concerns regarding school safety and the accessibility of hazardous materials.
Local law enforcement continues to monitor the situation to ensure no further threats remain in the neighborhood.