Words of advice to young men who are going to engage in hijinks like blowing off fireworks, which are illegal in New York State: do not record yourselves on video committing the crime.
That’s exactly what four young men did, according to Suffolk County Police. Now they face a litany of charges, including Criminal Nuisance in the 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment of Property.
SCPD cops cuffed and arrested the following four young men, who police stated were blowing off fireworks in a parking lot at 275 Marcus Boulevard in Hauppauge:
• Ethan Young, 24, of Port Jefferson, was arrested on May 25
• Ryan Newberg, 26, of Centereach, was arrested on May 21
• Theodore Campbell, 24, of East Setauket, was arrested on May 21
• Mark Posner, 22, of South Setauket, was arrested on May 18
Fourth Precinct Investigative Unit officers kicked off their investigation after receiving numerous complaints about fireworks being detonated during the overnight hours in Hauppauge, including an incident reported on May 2nd, 2025, at 4:15 a.m.
Authorities noted that the young men accused of blowing off fireworks were doing so right around the corner of many homes and wooded areas.
Mr. Posner was additionally charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks.
They were all issued Desk Appearance Tickets and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.
Officers are asking anyone with information on similar incidents to call the Fourth Investigative Unit at 631-854-8434.