Police: 4 men arrested in Splish Splash BMX video
Police say they have arrested four men for criminal trespassing after a YouTube video was posted of them riding BMX bikes around Splish Splash on Thanksgiving morning. The video shows the men jumping
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Dec 8, 2016, 5:45 AM
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Updated 2,935 days ago
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Police say they have arrested four men for criminal trespassing after a YouTube video was posted of them riding BMX bikes around Splish Splash on Thanksgiving morning.
The video shows the men jumping over barbed wire fences to enter the park before riding their bikes on water slides.
Police have identified the men as William Perry, 22, of West Islip; Brian Chliek, 34, of Bayport; Jonathan Nemecek, 25, and Anthony Panza, 19, both from Lindenhurst.
The general manager of Splish Splash says it was not only dangerous and against the law, but also costly for his water park.
The men now face third-degree criminal trespassing charges and are due in court in January.
Perry tells News 12 he is "not able to talk about it" and thinks the whole thing was blown out of proportion by the media.
Riverhead police say they believe a total of eight people broke into Splish Splash on Thanksgiving. They say more arrests are coming and charges could be upgraded.
Authorities are urging anyone with more information should call 631-727-4500.
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