Crime & Safety

Police: 3 Students Busted for Greenport School Break-Ins

The break-ins have taken place over the past two months, police said.

Three students have been charged with a series of break-ins at Greenport public schools, police said.

According to Southold Town Police, three teens were arrested after an investigation into a series of break-ins that have taken place over the past two months. 

Police arrested Jarod Tramontana, 17, of Greenport, James D. McElroy, 16, of Orient, and a third teen, 15, who police did not name due to age.

Tramontana was arrested on Friday at 11 a.m. and charged with burglary in the third degree, a felony, criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, and and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
 
McElroy was arrested on Sunday and charged with criminal possession of stolen property, a felony.

A third suspect, whose name is being withheld due to his age, is being dealt with through the juvenile aide bureau for his involvement, police said.


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