North Babylon School Superintendent Dr. Robert Aloise said on Friday that he was very pleased with the manner in which the lockdown at the high school and Marion G. Vedder Elementary School went on Thurs., March 12. Thelockdown was prompted by the recommendation of the Suffolk County Police, who later arrested a North Babylon man who barricaded himself in his home for several hours after the Suffolk County Sheriff 's Office attempted to execute an arrest warrant. The incident occurred at approximately 10:51 a.m.

"We did not receive a single complaint from parents today, which I think is telling," said Aloise.

The district communicated with parents through its ConnectEd system, which sends messages via e-mail and voice mail. "Thishas been very effective, and from the feedback we have received from parents they seem to like it," said Aloise.

The incident began when Suffolk County Police were called to assist the County Sheriff 's Office. Sheriffs were attempting to serve Carlos Borbon with an arrest warrant for Aggravated Harassment when Borbon brandished what appeared to be a weapon out his window. Suffolk Police responded and officers from the Emergency Services Section and hostage negotiators were deployed in an attempt to have Borbon come out peacefully. Police had sporadic communication with Borbon throughout the day. An Emergency Services sergeant was attempting to place a camera in the building in an effort to increase communication when Borbon threw a fire extinguisher at the sergeant at 3:29 p.m. Borbon, 26, of 800 Deer Park Ave., was arrested. The Emergency Services sergeant suffered an injury to his leg and Borbon was transported to a local hospital and treated for minor head injuries. Borbon was charged with the warrant for Aggravated Harassment and additional charges may be pending.

Meanwhile, school resumed on schedule in North Babylon the next day. "Our goal was to protect students and staff," said Aloise.