Elmont man arrested for criminal possession of a weapon

An Elmont man was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, after a switchblade knife was discovered in his backpack at Elmont Memorial High School, according to Nassau County police. 

 Fifth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at the school, at 555 Ridge Road, at approximately 1:50 p.m. According to detectives, school staff discovered a switchblade knife inside the backpack of an 18-year-old male student and detained him. 

 When officers arrived, they took Dayvion Campbell, 18, of Elmont, into custody without incident. 

 Campbell was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Youth Section of First District Court at a later date.