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Two teens charged with plotting attack at high school

Quick ReadSuffolk police have arrested two teens they say were planning an attack on students and staff at Connetquot High School.

The exterior of Connetquot High School, left; Christopher

Photo credit: Connetquot High School (left); SCPD | The exterior of Connetquot High School, left; Christopher Franko, top, and Dana Saltzman were arrested Friday, May 7, 2010, in connection with a plot to attack Connetquot High School.

The same Suffolk teen who three years ago planned a Columbine-style attack at Connetquot High School was again plotting to kill students and staff at his former school, this time with the help of his girlfriend, Suffolk police said Friday.

Plans laid in recent weeks by Christopher Franko, 17, of Bohemia, and Dana Saltzman, 16, of Commack, were detailed down to the date of the attack - June...

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