By Alexandra Rivera
Publication Date: 2026-05-12 15:36:00
May 12, 2026, 11:36 a.m. ET
Three additional teenagers have been charged after allegedly entering an abandoned IBM facility in Somers, according to New York State Police.
Troopers said the three 18-year-old men, all from Schenectady, were arrested around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, May 10, while on the property.
The teens were taken to the State Police barracks in Somers for processing.
Charges Filed
Each teen was charged with third-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor, and trespass, a violation, police said.
They are scheduled to appear in Somers Town Court at a later date.
Social Media Trend Linked to Break-Ins
State police said more than 30 people have been arrested since March for attempting to enter the abandoned facility.
Investigators said many of the incidents are tied to “urban exploring,” a social media trend in which people enter abandoned buildings to film videos for platforms such as TikTok. Some individuals have also allegedly attempted to steal property from the site.
