"Seaford Man Accused of Threatening Children at Elementary School: A Community in Shock"
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[!CDATA[A man from Seaford, Long Island, aged 66, is accused of threatening and using profanity towards a group of young children playing sports at an elementary school near his backyard. Michael Marron allegedly yelled death threats and obscenities at the 5 and 6-year-olds who were participating in after-school activities at Seaford Harbor Elementary School. The incident led to his arrest and arraignment on charges of endangering the welfare and making terroristic threats. Marron's house is adjacent to the elementary school, which has an enrollment of over 500 students. The alarming outburst caused immediate police presence at the school during dismissal and resulted in the cancellation of outdoor activities. Some students had to seek assistance from a school psychologist due to the trauma caused by the incident. Despite the allegations, Marron denied the accusations, stating that he would never engage in such behavior. However, he has a history of previous incidents and interactions with the school community, including a prior arrest in 2014 for firing a BB gun near the school. Following his arraignment, Marron was released without bail but was ordered to undergo electronic monitoring and stay away from the school premises. Neighbors expressed concerns about Marron's proximity to the school, emphasizing the need for him to be kept away from the educational institution. The case is scheduled to return to court on June 3.]]