Waterville, NY – Two 15-year-old juveniles were arrested in connection with a burglary at Waterville Junior/Senior High School, triggering a multi-unit investigation by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, school officials contacted deputies on Monday after returning from Thanksgiving break to find a classroom window broken and a concessions stand damaged and vandalized.
Members of the Sheriff’s Patrol Division, Forensic Identification Unit and Juvenile Aid Unit responded to investigate. Authorities said camera footage from the school was reviewed and tips from the community helped identify the suspects as two 15-year-old male juveniles from the area.
One juvenile was charged with two counts of criminal mischief in the third degree, a Class E felony. Both juveniles were each charged with two counts of burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony; petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor; and criminal tampering in the third degree, a Class B misdemeanor.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, all stolen property has been recovered and returned to the school in good condition. The juveniles’ names were not released due to their ages.
Both were released to their parents after being issued appearance tickets referring them to Oneida County Probation on a later date.
The case may be relevant to local students and families as the school community continues regular operations.
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