Suffolk County Police have arrested an 18-year-old St. James resident who sent instant messages to a 12-year-old girl threatening to kill several mutual acquaintances.
Officers from the Sixth Precinct Crime Section received a report from officials at a local school stating that there was a “hit list” against several of their students and recent graduates. This list was obtained by a 12-year-old student who gave it to a school administrator. After completing an investigation, police arrested Christopher Inserra, 18, of 2 Whisper Hill, St. James.
Officers determined that the 12-year-old girl was engaged in an instant messaging session with Inserra via the Internet. The two had met the previous year at school and continued an Internet friendship. During the most recent conversation, Inserra made threats against the lives of specific students that he felt were mean to him in the past. He also engaged in conversations with the 12-year-old about a possible suicide pact.
Inserra was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor. He was released on bail and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.
Police have not indicated if the accused or alleged victims are students of the Smithtown Central School District.
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