Police Archives - Shelter Island Reporter

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Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

ARRESTS

Subsequent to an investigation, Elijah J. Topliff, 18, of Shelter Island was found in possession of a quantity of marijuana on January 19. He was arrested on a charge of unlawful possession of marijuana, issued a field appearance ticket and directed to appear at Justice Court at a later date.

On January 21, Fernando N. Mendoza Martinez, 25, of East Marion was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation on St. Mary’s Road. Subsequent to further investigation, he was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd, and unlicensed operation. The defendant was processed at Shelter Island Police Department (SIPD) headquarters and released on $100 station house bail. He was given an appearance ticket and ordered to return to court at a later date.

SUMMONSES

Christopher D. Bolton of Shelter Island was ticketed on January 15 on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected vehicle and inadequate lights.

On January 18, Deybi Leustander Fabian Diaz of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road for being an unlicensed operator and having an uninspected motor vehicle and inadequate lights. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver was unlicensed with a prior conviction of same, and uninspected motor vehicle. The vehicle was seized under the Suffolk County Seizure Law and secured at the SIPD impound yard.

OTHER REPORTS

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on January 15. On that date, a Heights caller reported for information purposes that an unknown person may have entered his residence.

Police conducted a DARE lesson for the 5th and 7th grade on January 16. On that date a HiLo caller reported a driver tossing litter from a vehicle. Police canvassed the area and were unable to locate the vehicle; they spoke with the caller and will follow up with further investigation.

A Silver Beach caller reported hearing someone knock on her door January 18. Police responded and spoke to a caretaker; the complainant was satisfied.

Police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights on January 19.

On January 20, police advised the Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) of flooded roadways at multiple locations. SIHD will deploy warning stanchions.

A Center caller that day reported a possible trespass by unknown person(s).

A caller reported a window open at a Silver Beach residence on that date. Police checked and found the window open and all other windows and doors secure. Police left a message for the owner and later assisted in securing the window.

Police investigated a report on January 20 of flames coming from a Heights residence. Police investigated and were unable to locate any structural fire. Upon further investigation it was determined a resident had lit an expired marine flare in the backyard.

A caller reported on January 21 observing on the South Ferry Terminal video that the safety gate at the South Ferry dock was open. Police responded to secure the gate and notified the owner.

A complainant told police on January 21 he was being harassed via mail to job sites.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS

A deer was reported injured on January 16 in the Cartwright area; police dispatched the animal and contacted SIHD for removal.

A deer carcass was reported on January 19 near the beach. Police notified SIHD for removal.

A lost dog was reported in Hay Beach on January 20.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to two calls for assistance on January 16 and transported both patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARMS

On January 18, police and the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a smoke alarm in a West Neck basement. They found the house undergoing renovation and workers had set off the alarm. The owner was notified.

On January 20 a fire alarm was activated at a Silver Beach residence. The homeowner stated that she had burnt food in the oven; there were no further problems. SIFD was on the scene and determined that it was an appropriate alarm.

A basement fire was reported at a Silver Beach residence on January 20. Upon arrival, police and SIFD found burning towels had been placed outside the basement door by the homeowner. The fire had started via embers traveling down the chimney duct work and stopping at the ash dump in the basement. Several towels that were on a metal rack in front of the opening to the ash dump caught fire, activating smoke detectors.

SIFD members were on the scene to air out the residence using fans.

The post Shelter Island Police Department blotter appeared first on Shelter Island Reporter.

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ARREST
On January 14, Joseph T. McBride III, 26, of East Hampton was arrested and charged with sexual abuse in the 3rd degree as a result of an investigation. The defendant was arraigned in Justice Court where he was released on $1,000 cash bail and directed to return at a later date. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the alledged victim.

SUMMONS
On January 8, Jennifer E. Payne of Shelter Island was ticketed on Smith Street for having an uninspected motor vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
On January 13, a car driven by Kendall F. Silivani of Shelter Island struck a deer on South Ferry Road; damage was in excess of $1,000. The driver was not injured.

On January 14, Eileen Therese McGuire of Peconic was driving southbound on North Ferry Road when a deer ran into the roadway, striking her vehicle. Damage to the car exceeded $1,000; no injuries to the driver or passenger were reported.

OTHER REPORTS
On January 8, a Silver Beach caller reported hunters shooting from their boat toward his residence. Police responded but found no problems.

Police responded on January 9 to conduct a death investigation in Menantic; the fatality was determined to be from natural causes.

On January 9, police responded to a Center caller who said his security system notified him of activity at his residence, with two males attempting to get in. Upon further investigation, it was found that a real estate agent and potential home buyer were given access to walk around the property and were simply looking inside the residence.

Police provided extra patrol at the varsity basketball game on January 10; there were no incidents.

On January 11, a caller contacted police to surrender a firearm.

A Center caller requested an extra patrol of his home business on January 11.

A Cartwright caller on January 11 reported a neighbor cutting trees on their property line.

A Heights caller reported a low-hanging wire creating a hazardous condition on January 11. Police observed it was a Cablevision wire and notified the company.

A chimney fire was reported at a Silver Beach residence on January 11. Police and the Shelter Island Fire Department responded and found the chimney was smoking with no visible fire. The caller was advised to have the chimney cleaned before using it again.

On January 12, a West Neck caller reported a neighbor had accessed his property. No crime had been committed but the incident was documented. Police advised the caller to contact the neighbor and ask him to advise prior to entering onto his property.

A Heights caller reported illegal dumping on his property January 13; an officer responded and observed items that appeared to have been on a vacant lot for an extended period of time.

A Hay Beach caller on January 13 reported hearing a gunshot; police located a hunter who had shot a deer. The hunter had all necessary documentation and was within the confines of the law.

Police conducted radar enforcement in the school zone on January 14.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
Police responded to two calls for injured deer; they were dispatched and removed by Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD). Officers on patrol observed dead deer on two occasions and notified SIHD.

On January 12, a Center caller reported two pitbulls running loose; police searched the area with negative results.

AIDED CASES
On January 11, 12, 13 and 14, Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to calls for assistance. Three patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital; one patient did not require transport.

ALARMS
On January 9, at a Menantic residence a burglar alarm was activated. It was believed to have been caused by high wind, determined to be a false alarm.

The post Shelter Island Police Department blotter appeared first on Shelter Island Reporter.

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ARRESTS

Subsequent to an investigation, Elijah J. Topliff, 18, of Shelter Island was found in possession of a quantity of marijuana on January 19. He was given a non-custodial arrest on a charge of unlawful possession of marijuana, issued a field appearance ticket and directed to appear at Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES

Christopher D. Bolton of Shelter Island was ticketed on January 15 on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected vehicle and inadequate lights.

OTHER REPORTS

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on January 15. On that date, a Heights caller reported for information purposes that an unknown person may have entered his residence.

A Silver Beach caller reported hearing someone knock on her door January 18. Police responded and spoke to a caretaker; the complainant was satisfied.

Police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights on January 19.

On January 20, police advised the Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) of flooded roadways at multiple locations. SIHD will deploy warning stanchions.

A Center caller that day reported a possible trespass by unknown person(s).

A caller reported on January 21 observing on the South Ferry Terminal video that the safety gate at the South Ferry dock was open. Police responded to secure the gate and notified the owner.

A complainant told police on January 21 he was being harassed via mail to job sites.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS

A deer was reported injured on January 16 in the Cartwright area; police dispatched the animal and contacted SIHD for removal.

A deer carcass was reported on January 19 near the beach. Police notified SIHD for removal.

A lost dog was reported in Hay Beach on January 20.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to two calls for assistance on January 16 and transported both patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARMS

SIFD members were on the scene to air out the residence using fans.

The post Shelter Island Police Department blotter appeared first on Shelter Island Reporter.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE PHOTO Sivestro Mazzella, a suspect in an alleged December burglary and home invasion, has not been released on bail.

A brief on the alleged home invasion and burglary of an Island residence in the January 14 edition of the Reporter said that Silvestro Mazzella, one of three defendants in the case, was released on bail.

That is incorrect. Mr. Mazzella, along with Livio J. Melo and Kevin E. Calderon, are in Suffolk County Jail after failing to make bail.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE PHOTO Livio J. Melo

In an update on the case, Shelter Island Police Department Detective Sergeant Jack Thilberg told the Reporter Tuesday morning that a fourth person involved in the alleged crimes was being sought.

“Upon that arrest,” Detective Sergeant Thilberg said, “the case will be re-presented to a Grand Jury for their review.”

Mr. Mazzella, 70, of Yonkers, Mr. Calderon, 26, of the Bronx, and Mr. Melo, 27, also of the Bronx, were arrested last month by the Shelter Island Police Department with assistance from the Yonkers Police Department.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE PHOTO Kevin E. Calderon

Sources close to the investigation said that nothing learned so far can tie this case to that of the March 2018 home invasion of Reverend Canon Paul Wancura’s home in Silver Beach, which resulted in the death of the 87-year-old minister a month later.

According to police, on the night of December 14, 2018, a 911 call was fielded reporting a home invasion in the Center. A female in the residence said she was being held at gunpoint by several male suspects, who then fled, police said.

Police responded and said the victim was “emotionally distraught.”

She was transported by Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services to Eastern Long Island Hospital for evaluation.

Officers collected preliminary evidence that led them to Yonkers, where the three suspects were detained and brought back to Shelter Island for arraignment.

They were indicted on second-degree burglary charges and imprisoned in Suffolk County Jail awaiting trial.

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ARREST
On January 27, Graeme A. Baker, 28, of Shelter Island was arrested in Greenport on an arrest warrant issued by the Shelter Island Justice Court. The defendant was processed at Shelter Island Police headquarters and released on $500 station house bail. An appearance ticket was issued directing the defendant to appear at Justice Court at a future date.

SUMMONSES
On January 23, Daniel L. Spring of Mastic received a summons for driving with inadequate lights on North Ferry Road.

On January 25, Braulio I. Garcia Galarza of Lakewood, Washington was ticketed on North Ferry Road for speeding 52 mph in a 30 mph zone and failure to keep right.

OTHER REPORTS
On January 23, a police officer provided D.A.R.E. lesson #2 to the 5th and 7th grade.

Also, 10th graders had lunch with an officer as part of an ongoing program. On that date, police investigated a report involving a stop work order by the building inspector at a Heights location. The inspector advised that the caller needed to file for a building permit.

That day, a Silver Beach caller reported a man at her door who appeared disoriented. Police escorted the subject back to his own residence.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on January 24.

On January 25, officers conducted radar enforcement in the Center.

On January 26 a North Ferry worker reported finding a backpack left in the cabin of the Menantic. Police located identifying information in the backpack and attempted to notify the owner.

On January 27, police notified the Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) of icy road conditions at the S-turns on North Ferry Road. The SIHD responded and sanded the road.

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a possible hazardous condition at a HiLo location on January 28 and found gasoline leaking from a vehicle, but only when running. SIFD disconnected the battery and assisted the caller to contact AAA.

Police conducted a well being check in West Neck on that date.

An incident at the Preschool in the Center was investigated on January 28.

A Center caller on January 28 reported water flowing from a residence into the street. Police responded and found water being pumped from an inground pool. The officer disconnected the pump and notified the pool company.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
On January 22, an officer responded to a report of an injured deer in Hay Beach, but the deer ran off before his arrival.

An officer assisted a HiLo resident on January 26 to move a dead deer to the roadside, then notified SIHD.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to five calls for assistance, transporting four patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARMS
A West Neck fire alarm on January 22 was activated by a thermostat set too high. On that date at a Ram Island residence, contractors who were sanding set off a smoke alarm; it was called an appropriate alarm by Fire Chief Reiter.

On January 25 police responded to an audible alarm at a Heights commercial location. Water was observed coming from the sprinkler system and ceiling. SIFD was notified and responded. The Heights Highway Department was notified and responded to turn off the water main.

A smoke alarm was activated on January 25 in the Heights due to a burnt filet mignon on the stove top.

SIFD was on the scene and arranged with the resident a time to have smoke and CO detectors replaced.

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ACCIDENTS

On January 30, a deer ran into North Ferry Road, striking police car #51. The deer struck the right front corner of the vehicle. No damage was observed and the deer ran off uninjured.

On January 30, a vehicle operated by Greg Raymond of Shelter Island was struck by a deer while driving northbound on South Ferry Road. The damage to the vehicle was less than $1,000, with no injuries to the driver. The deer was stunned but able to run off when an officer responded.

OTHER REPORTS

On January 29, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center.
Police notified the Town, Heights and Dering Harbor on January 30 of icy road conditions.

Police investigated a report on January 30 of a call being received from a Hay Beach residence; the caller had checked with the owner, who stated that no one was to be at the residence. Upon responding, police found Verizon trucks working in the area.

On January 31, an officer provided D.A.R.E. lesson #2 to the 5th grade and lesson #3 to the 7th grade.

Police conducted radar enforcement in the Center on February 1, radar and distracted driver enforcement in the Center and radar enforcement in the Cartwright area on February 2.

On February 3, police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights and distracted driving enforcement in the Center on February 4.

On that date, police investigated a report from a Silver Beach resident that a contractor next door had taken down his metal deer fence without his permission. The officer advised the contractor to have the fence put back in place in the morning.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to calls for assistance on January 30, February 1, 2 and 3. On four occasions, patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARM

On February 3, a fire alarm was activated from a Ram Island residence. The responding officer found water coming out of the second floor. The caretaker arrived on the scene and shut off the water. A burst pipe was found in the second floor bathroom due to no heat in that zone. SIFD was on the scene.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS

On January 30, a Center caller reported an injured deer in the woods. The responding officer dispatched the deer and notified SIHD for removal.

A Center caller on January 31 reported finding a dog at large in her back yard.

The caller was able to retrieve the owner’s information from the dog’s tag, but subsequently let it go. The owner and animal control officer located the dog but were unable to capture it.

On February 4, a Westmoreland caller reported two dogs at large. The officer was able to return the dogs to the owner after she called to report them missing.

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A fourth suspect has been arrested and charged in the home invasion and burglary of a Center residence last December.

Marta Rodriquez-Vasquez, 56, of the Bronx was arrested by the Shelter Island Police Department Wednesday afternoon on Shelter Island, arraigned and remanded to the Suffolk County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail.

Ms. Rodriquez-Vasquez is charged with ^2nd degree burglary.

She joins Kevin E. Calderon, 26, of the Bronx, Livo Josue Melo, 27, of the Bronx, and Sivestro Mazzella, 70, of Yonkers, New York who face charges in the case. The three men were arrested by the Shelter Island Police Department (SIPD) in December and are now in Suffolk County Jail.

Sources close to the investigation said that nothing learned so far can tie this case to that of the home invasion of Reverend Canon Paul Wancura’s home in Silver Beach in March 2018, which resulted in the death of the 87-year-old minister a month later.

According to police, in mid-December 2018, a 911 call was fielded by the SIPD reporting a home invasion in the Center. A female in the residence said she was being held at gunpoint by several male suspects, who then fled.

Police responded and said the victim was “emotionally distraught.”

She was transported by Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services to Eastern Long Island Hospital for evaluation.

Officers collected preliminary evidence that led them to Yonkers, where the three suspects were detained, police said.

According to police on Friday, the case is ongoing and additional charges are expected.

The reporter will have more on the case as additional details become available.

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ARRESTS
On February 6, Shelter Island Police, with the assistance of the New York State Police, arrested Marta D. Rodriguez-Vasquez, 56, of the Bronx in connection with an alleged home invasion/burglary in the Center on December 14.

On February 10, Travis O. Maker, 36, of Riverhead was arrested subsequent to a traffic stop for a license plate violation and prior knowledge of a revoked driver’s license. He was charged with having an improper motorcycle license plate, no inspection certificate, aggravated 2nd degree unlicensed operation, operating without required ignition interlock device, three charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon and 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon by a person with a previous conviction. He was processed, held and arraigned at Shelter Island Justice Court, then remanded to Suffolk County Jail.

SUMMONSES
Luis P. Aucapina of Baltimore, Maryland was ticketed on February 5 on South Ferry Road for speeding 51 mph in a 40 mph zone.

Joseph A. Bocci of East Norwich was ticketed on February 7 on Manwaring Road for operating a motor vehicle while using a portable, non-hands-free electronic device.

Valentin A. Iglopas of Shelter Island was ticketed on February 7 on Ram Island Road for inadequate lights.

Lidia Martinez Martinez of East Hampton was ticketed on February 8 on North Ferry Road for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph zone and unlicensed operation.

Jordan P. Corwith of Southampton was given a summons on February 8 on South Ferry Road for inadequate lights.

Rudy Sanic-Morales of Westhampton was ticketed on New York Avenue on February 9 for speeding 36 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Lino C. Barros of East Hampton was given a summons on February 9 for speeding 39 mph on New York Avenue, a 25-mph zone.

OTHER REPORTS
Police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights on February 5. On that date, police conducted a safety meeting with staff of Shelter Island Preschool and School to discuss planning and school safety issues.

An officer instructed 5th and 7th grades in D.A.R.E. ( Drug Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons #3 and #4 on February 6.

On February 7, an officer provided the Girl Scout troop with fingerprinting demonstration at the request of the troop leader.

On February 7, police conducted radar enforcement in the Center. Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in the Center on February 8.

On February 9, police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights. Radar enforcement was conducted in the Center and on New York Avenue on February 9.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on February 10.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to calls for assistance on February 5, 7 and 9. Three patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital. One patient was transported to Klenawicus Airfield for helicopter evacuation to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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ACCIDENTS
On February 13, John C. Kimmelmann, 51, of Shelter Island was driving a car traveling south on North Ferry Road when he accelerated into a curve, swinging wide onto a snow/ice-covered shoulder. He lost control of the vehicle, sliding into a stone pillar causing extensive damage to the passenger side of the car. The driver reported minor lower back pain and was transported by Shelter Island Town Emergency Medical Services (SITEMS) to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

On February 15, Peter Dobson of Shelter Island reported that a deer ran into the front quarter panel of his vehicle which was traveling southbound on North Menantic Road, causing minor damage.

On February 17, a vehicle operated by Maura Regan of Shelter Island was traveling northbound on South Ferry Road when a deer ran into the front right quarter panel of the car. The damage was under $1,000. The responding officer dispatched the deer and notified Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) for removal.

SUMMONSES
On February 15, Jaime A. Alvizures Gomez of Greenport was ticketed on North Ferry Road for inadequate brake lights and unlicensed operation.

Summonses were issued to John Kimmelmann of Shelter Island for moving from a lane unsafely and speed not reasonable and prudent in connection with the February 13 accident on North Ferry Road.

Two summonses were issued to David J. Bartilucci of Shelter Island on February 13 for allowing two dogs to run at large, resulting in the killing of two chickens when the dogs entered their coop.

OTHER REPORTS
On February 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center.

On the morning of February 12, police notified the SIHD of icy road conditions.

On February 16, a caller reported a vehicle had failed to stop at a stop sign at Ram Island Drive and Ram Island Road and almost hit the caller. Police canvassed the area with negative results. The vehicle was located in the North Ferry parking lot with no sign of the driver.

AIDED CASES
SITEMS responded to calls for assistance on February 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, transporting five patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
On February 14, a Center caller reported finding two dogs inside her chicken coop when she went outside to feed the birds. She found that two chickens had been killed by the dogs. The officer contacted the owner of the dogs who responded and gained control. The owner, who agreed to pay for the chickens, was issued town summonses for dogs at large.

A Center caller reported an injured deer in the roadway on February 14. The officer dispatched the deer and moved it to the side of the roadway for later removal.

ALARMS
On February 14, a Hay Beach residential alarm for first floor motion was believed to have been activated by wind. The owner was on the scene.

On February 15, a fire alarm at a Center business was activated by improper pass code entry. Upon arrival, the Shelter Island Fire Department entered the business and removed a microwave that had caused smoky conditions. As they had been dispatched only for the improper pass code entry, it was deemed a false alarm.

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SUMMONSES
On February 22, Mauricio Rojas Decker of Greenport was given a summons for operating an uninspected motor vehicle on Grand Avenue.

On February 23, Katherine V. Franzoni of Shelter Island was ticketed on Manwaring Road for 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Domingo Guarchaj of Shelter Island was ticketed on February 25 for unlicensed operation and speed not prudent on North Menantic Road.

Jeffrey E. Fields of East Hampton was ticketed on South Ferry Road for operating a motor vehicle while on a mobile phone on February 25.

OTHER REPORTS
On February 20, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the West Neck area.

On February 20, police notified the Highway Departments of icy road conditions.

On February 21, police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights and on St. Mary’s Road.

Police investigated a report on February 22 of a suspicious person lingering around North Ferry after midnight. Extra nighttime patrols will be assigned.

On February 22, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center.

On February 23, police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights and the Center.

On February 24, police conducted radar enforcement in the Center.

On February 24, police investigated a death in the Center.

On February 25, police investigated a mail scam purporting to be from Publishers Clearing House. The caller had apparently lost $6,800 through the scam.

ANIMAL INCIDENT
On February 19, a Center caller reported finding a dog. The officer located the owner who was in the area looking for the dog.

ALARMS
On February 19, in the Heights a burglar alarm was accidentally activated by an employee staging a house.

On that date, a fire alarm was activated at the Mashomack Visitors Center. An employee had been cooking popcorn. A caretaker alerted the Shelter Island Fire Department that there was no need to respond to the scene.

In a Menantic residence, a motion detector was activated on February 25. Police investigated and found all secure.

On February 20, in Dering Harbor a burglar alarm was activated at the kitchen door. Police responded and found all secure.

A kitchen motion detector was set off in Hay Beach on February 24. Police found the house secure when they responded; it was likely set off by high winds.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Town Emergency Medical Services responded to seven calls for assistance. Two patients were transported to Southampton Hospital; five patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

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COURTESY PHOTO

Seven months ago, Suffolk County officials pledged $2 million toward new safety measures for public and private schools countywide.

The bond funded licensing fees for school districts to install the RAVE Panic Button, a mobile smartphone application that allows users to instantly notify law enforcement of emergency situations, such as an active shooter, at schools.

But if an emergency situation were to arise in any of the five East End towns, most district officials would still dial 911.

The initial implementation of the RAVE Panic Button program ignored issues of incompatibility with, and lack of connections to, local police departments, rendering it all but useless for the five towns’ school districts.

Currently, if an East End school administrator were to push the panic button, a distress call would be sent to the Suffolk County Police Department dispatch center in Yaphank.

According to county officials, the panic button call is also routed to local dispatch centers, but without the technology in place, local law enforcement is unable to view details that the app provides, such as the location within the school the call is coming from.

“I think it was a bit of an oversight,” Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyak), who represents Shelter Island, acknowledged after meeting with local law enforcement entities earlier this month.

A spokesperson for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said county personnel met with representatives from all East End Public Safety Answering Points to address concerns over implementation of the RAVE Panic button.

“Suffolk County continues to have an active and open dialogue with our East End partners and is committed to ensuring the success of this app in school districts across the county,” the spokesperson said.

Ms. Fleming declined to give specifics about which East End school districts have signed up, offering only that “no one has said that they specifically don’t want to participate.”

The Shelter Island Police Department and school officials have been working closely and a “live” test of the system is due soon, according to Chief Jim Read and Walter Brigham, the school’s information technology specialist.

Mr. Brigham was charged with showing school staff members how to download and use the security app on their cellphones and all are in good shape, the teacher said in a telephone interview Monday.

It’s true that if an emergency arose this week on the Island, school officials would dial 911.

Mr. Brigham confirmed that just before the February school break, the installation of the apps on cellphones and training was at about 60 percent, and Mr. Brigham said it has since progressed.

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ARREST
Terrell Q. Brown, 31, of Hampton Bays was arrested on March 1 for 3rd degree unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for failure to signal. The defendant was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket directing his appearance in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
Dennis M. Clark of Shelter Island was ticketed on New York Avenue on February 27 for not wearing a seat belt. Nicholas J. Zoumas of Sag Harbor received a summons on February 28 for using a non-hands-free portable electronic device while driving on North Ferry Road.

On March 3, Maureen D. Connolly of Port Jefferson Station was ticketed on North Ferry Road for speed not reasonable and prudent. C.E. Rapport-Barrett of Wainscott was given a summons for speeding 56 mph in a 40 mph zone on South Ferry Road on that date.

ACCIDENT
On March 2, a vehicle operated by Hermann E. Voncarp Jr. of Shelter Island, while backing up in a parking lot at 63 North Ferry Road, struck a parked vehicle owned by Christopher Chobor of Shelter Island. No injuries were reported and damage to both vehicles exceeds $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
On February 27, police were contacted by a South Ferry Hills resident who stated her husband had left home that morning and not yet returned. The person was located and contacted his wife to report all was fine.

At the request of a Heights caller, police spoke with an individual on February 27 with whom the caller wanted to stop interaction.

ANIMAL INCIDENT
On March 1, a Center caller reported finding a dog at large in her back yard. The animal control officer contacted the owner who said she was looking for her dog; the officer located the dog but was unable to capture it. The dog was last seen near the Shelter Island School.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Town Emergency Medical Services responded to five calls for assistance. One patient was transported to Southampton Hospital and four patients were taken to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARMS
On February 26, a fire alarm was activated by a faulty heat sensor in a storage area. Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) was on the scene.

An alarm was activated on February 26 at a Ram Island location. SIFD responded and determined it to be a malfunction.

A fire alarm in a Winthrop location was activated on March 1 by plumbers soldering in the basement. SIFD Chief Anthony Reiter responded and determined the alarm not to be false.

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Shelter Island Police headquarters.

ACCIDENT
On March 10, a car driven by Logan M. Librett of Shelter Island was traveling southbound on North Midway Road when he failed to keep the car in the right lane.

The vehicle veered off the roadway, hitting a small embankment. The car then spun sideways and struck two trees, sustaining extensive damage. A tree on the property of Frank Bonaccorso was damaged. Mr. Librett was transported by Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services (SIEMS) to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

SUMMONSES
Logan M. Librett was ticketed for speed not reasonable and prudent, as well as failure to keep right, resulting in the accident listed above.

Karen C. Mitchell of Mattituck received a summons on March 5 on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected motor vehicle.

Victor Montenegro Del Cid of Southold was ticketed on March 8 on School Street for speeding in a school zone, unlicensed operation and speeding 34 mph in a 15 mph zone. Subsequent to further investigation, his car was impounded under the Suffolk County Seizure Law for a prior conviction for unlicensed operation.

Erin McHugh of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts received a summons on March 10 for improper/no signal on North Ferry Road.

OTHER REPORTS
Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on March 5. On that date, a Hay Beach caller reported a landscape trailer, lawnmower and miscellaneous items left on town property. Police contacted the equipment’s owner who removed all items by the end of the day.

A criminal trespass was reported in Hay Beach that day.

Police instructed D.A.R.E. lesson to the 5th grade on March 6. Lunch with an officer was conducted with the 3rd grade on that day.

Police opened an investigation after a caretaker reported unknown persons had entered a Center location without permission. The investigation revealed it was non-criminal.

On March 7, an officer provided D.A.R.E. instruction to the 7th and 5th grades.

A Center caller complained of a suspect entering a store on March 7; the owner did not want the subject in the store. Police located the suspect nearby and informed him that any further trespass would result in arrest.

A caller reported a vehicle in the Center failing to maintain lane on March 7. An officer located the vehicle and determined that the operator displayed no signs of intoxication.

On March 8, the detective/sergeant and an officer opened a confidential investigation into alleged drug activity within the jurisdiction.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on March 9.

On March 11, police were called to a Silver Beach residence by a person reporting banging either in the next room or outside of the residence. Police checked inside and outside the house with negative results.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
A dead raccoon was reported in the Center on March 5. The Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) was notified and removed it.

A Center caller reported an injured deer on March 6. The deer was dispatched and removed from the location.

On March 9, a caller reported a possibly injured seal on a rock at a Ram Island location. Police and the animal control officer found a young seal approximately 30 feet from the water. The officers were able to assist the seal, which had no apparent injuries, back to the water without incident.

While on patrol on March 10 an officer observed a DOA deer at a Cartwright location. SIHD was notified for removal.

A Hay Beach caller reported on March 11 finding corn feed at the rear property line the day before. Police and animal control officers investigated the sight where the corn was eaten. No signs of hunting were noted but the animal control officer will monitor the area. Police advised the caller to place no trespassing signs on the property.

A Harborview caller reported a dog without a required muzzle on March 11; the animal control officer was notified and will follow up.

AIDED CASES
SIEMS responded to two calls for assistance and transported two patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ALARMS
On March 5, a fire alarm in Silver Beach coming from a first floor heat sensor was activated. A police officer and Fire Chief Anthony Reiter found the residence under renovation. There were no problems inside.

March 5, a West Neck residence had an activated alarm. The caretaker notified police that it was accidental.

On March 6, a residential alarm was activated for a rear bathroom window at a Ram Island location. A responding officer found an unlocked slider door at the rear of residence, searched and found no obvious sign of criminal activity.

A Hay Beach alarm was activated on March 7 by a caretaker who incorrectly entered the pass code.

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SUMMONS
On March 15, Moreno Idalia of Greenport was ticketed on West Neck Road for unlicensed operation and having an uninspected vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
On March 12 a Center caller reported being victimized by a phone scam, resulting in a grand larceny investigation.

A Center caller reported on March 13 that she was being threatened by a person. Police advised the subject to refrain from such conduct in the future. On that date, a caller reported a possibly disabled car with hazards. The driver reported he was checking the 911 system in the area.

A Center caller reported a family dispute on March 13 over an estate for informational purposes only. On the same day, a Center caller reported hearing five gunshots. Police found persons who admitted to lighting off fireworks. All the fireworks were spent on arrival. The persons were advised to clean up the area and said they would comply.

On March 14, police provided a safety talk on airports, resorts and amusement parks to the 8th grade in advance of their Disney World trip. On the same day, a caller reported criminal mischief, involving damage to multiple real estate signs and brochure boxes at several locations.

On March 14 and 16, police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights.

A noise disturbance was reported March 16 in the Cartwright area. Police spoke to people who turned the volume down.

A domestic dispute was reported on March 16 in the Center. It was a verbal altercation; no offense was committed.

An officer on patrol in the Heights observed a vehicle with a flat tire on March 16, and assisted the owner with the repair.

On March 17 a caller reported an Order of Protection violation.

On March 18, the department assisted the county Medical Examiner’s Office with a notification.
Animal Incidents

On March 14, the Animal Control Officer assisted Southampton Animal Control in inspecting a dog enclosure built pursuant to a hearing about a dangerous dog in Southampton Town. He reported his findings that the enclosure was adequate.

A Ram Island caller reported a seal possibly injured on March 17. Police contacted the Riverhead Foundation for Injured Mammal Wildlife. A rescue team responded and upon arrival, the seal had succumbed. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Officer Jordan Doroski heard the report and arrived on the scene and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society was notified. Officer Doroski transported the seal to the DEC facility in Ridge for a necropsy.

On March 18, a caller reported a loose dog at Crescent Beach. The officer located the owner from the dog’s collar and returned the animal to the owner.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to four calls for assistance, on March 13, 14 and 18. Three patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital and one patient to Southampton Hospital.

ALARMS
A motion detector activated an alarm on March 12 in Ram Island. Police found that the property appeared secure. They were unable to find a cause for the alarm; the homeowner and caretaker were notified.

A panic alarm was activated in Hay Beach on March 16. The resident said it was accidental.

A motion detection alarm was set off at a Center location on March 16. Upon responding, police found all secure.

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ARREST
On March 21, Theodore J. Grant, 48, of Shelter Island was stopped on Tower Hill Road for having an unregistered motor vehicle and subsequently arrested for aggravated 3rd-degree unlicensed operation, failure to stop, failure to keep right and having an uninsured motor vehicle. He was processed and released on $200 police station house bail and issued an appearance ticket to appear at Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
Julio C. Romero of Burien, Washington was ticketed on March 19 on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected vehicle.

On the same day, Jeffrey W. Reiter of Shelter Island received a summons on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected vehicle.

Robert L. Strauss of Shelter Island was ticketed on March 20 on South Ferry Road for not wearing a seat belt.

Ricardo A. Soni Meza of Southampton received a summons on March 21 for using a mobile phone while driving.

Tanya A. Doggwiler of Sag Harbor was ticketed on March 22 on North Ferry Road for mobile phone use while driving.

Jacqueline Lafazia of Hampton Bays was given a summons on March 22 for failure to keep right on South Ferry Road.

Nicholas H. Gavin of New York City was ticketed on March 23 on North Menantic Road for having an uninspected vehicle.

ACCIDENT
On March 23 on the North ferry, a car driven by Katherine Roberts of Harriman, New York, rear ended a car operated by Donald Fraser of Shelter Island, causing minor damage to its bumper. Damages were under $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
Police conducted radar enforcement in Menantic on March 19; on March 20 they conducted radar enforcement in the Heights and distracted driving enforcement in the Center; on March 21 distracted driving in the Heights and Center; and on March 22 and 24, distracted driving in the Center.

In response to a Heights caller on March 19, police assisted in identifying vehicles parked in a lot for over three weeks.

On March 22, police notified the Heights Highway Department to repair a large pothole.

Police received a report on March 22 of a criminal trespass by a suspect in the Heights, for which an affidavit of trespass is on file.

A Heights complainant on March 22 wished to document several acts that he feels were harassing.

On March 23, a Cartwright caller reported an unknown male near the door of a location for the last 30 minutes. Officer interviewed the man, who was trying to repair the door.

On the same day, a disturbance was reported from gunshots, six shots were found to have come possibly from a special permit hunter.

Later, a Center caller reported an unknown type of explosion, for which no cause was found.

On March 24 a Hay Beach caller reported a landscape trailer in a parking lot. The owner was notified and said he would remove it; he was given a verbal warning of a littering charge if it was found there in the future.

On the same day, a disabled vehicle was reported in the Center. The driver said she had lost steering and was unable to drive the car. A tow was scheduled to respond in morning to remove the car.

A report of gunshots in the Center on March 24 was found to be from a hunter.

Criminal mischief was reported in Hay Beach on March 25.

On March 25, police performed a lockdown drill at the school.

Police investigating a vehicle failing to maintain a lane on the same day found no evidence of intoxication. It was determined that a dog in the rear of the car may have distracted the driver.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to calls for assistance on March 19, 20, 22, 23 and 25. Seven patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
In Silver Beach, a loose dog was reported by a caller on March 23. Upon arrival of the police, the owner was present and retrieved the dog.

A possibly injured seal was reported in Montclair on March 24. The caller reported it had been on the beach for several hours. The Riverhead Foundation for Injured Mammal Wildlife was contacted by Officer Graffagnino, who sent a video to the foundation. The foundation advised people to stay away from the seal since it didn’t appear injured or sick and it would retreat back to the water the following day.

ALARMS
On March 19 in Silver Beach a smoke alarm was activated; it was found to be caused by dust from construction.

A residential alarm was set off in the Center on March 21. A work crew trying to access the side door had used an incorrect passcode.

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SUMMONSES
Jose J. Hernandez-Molina of Shelter Island was driving on Manwaring Road on March 31 when he was stopped by police for unlicensed driving and for non-transparent side wings/windows.

On April 1, Julio Lucero of Patchogue was ticketed on North Ferry Road for unlicensed operation and for moving from his lane unsafely.

ACCIDENTS
Miguel A. DeJesus of Greenport was driving on Cobbetts Lane on March 29 when a deer ran into the passenger-side of his vehicle, causing him to run off the road. Damage to the right front-quarter panel and front wheel was estimated at over $1,000. The vehicle had to be towed.

On April 1, George P. Mlicko of Shelter Island was traveling southbound on North Ferry Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, causing damage to his vehicle of under $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
On March 26, police looked into a possible telephone scam for a caller; another phone scam was reported to police on the same day.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on March 26, 28 and April 1. No violations were noted.

Also on the 26th, a caller reported that his NEST camera had shown an unknown male was walking through the backyard. Police responded but the caller later reported that the individual was there to make repairs.

The owner of a dump truck told police on that date that he had pulled his disabled vehicle off a Center roadway. The Highway Department sanded the roadway where there was an oil spill caused by a high pressure oil line that had blown.

Loud music was reported in the Center on March 26; police were unable to locate any sound of music. On the 29th, there was a second loud music complaint at 11:20 p.m. A person at work on his boat turned down the music and was advised not to work on the boat after 8 p.m.

Police conducted traffic stops in West Neck and the Center on the 27th, in South Ferry Hills on the 28th and the Center again on April 1. Warnings were issued to motorists.

A caller told police on March 27 that a vehicle had been speeding on a Ram Island roadway and requested an extra patrol of the area.

Police notified the owner when a caller reported on March 27 that a boat moored in Menantic had sunk.

On that day police opened an investigation into an incident involving a juvenile and responded, with the Shelter Island Fire Department, to a report of a brush fire in a Center neighbor’s yard.

The fire appeared to have been started by ashes discarded from a fireplace earlier in the day.

Police investigated a financial crime on March 28 and on March 29 looked into a caller’s report about a suspicious activity the evening before. That day, dogs were reported barking all day inside a Heights residence. Police located the owner, who was on the way back to the Island, and who said a friend had been looking after the dogs .

While out walking in Silver Beach, a caller reported that a vehicle was backing out of the caller’s driveway. Police responded and canvassed the neighborhood with negative results.

Police advised an owner about the eviction process on March 31 and on April 1 responded to a report of several cement trucks parked along a Heights roadway that might be in the way of emergency vehicles. Police found the roadway was passable but advised the drivers to pull the trucks farther off the road.

Among other reports during the week, police assisted a person in the home, checked on the well-being of a South Ferry Hills resident and opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside. Police officers conducted DARE programs for 5th and 7th graders and had lunch with kindergartners at the school.

ALARMS
Four burglary alarms were set off at residences in Hay Beach and the Center on March 29, 31 and April 1. In two cases an incorrect password was used; no signs of any criminal activity were noted in all four residences.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 26 and 27 and two to Southampton Hospital on March 27 and April 1.

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ARREST
Patrick J. Wallace, 43, of Shelter Island surrendered to police on Sunday, April 7. He was arrested on charges of simple assault in the 3rd degree and menacing in the 3rd degree. Mr. Wallace was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court and released on $1,000 bail.
An order of protection was issued on behalf of the alleged victim.

SUMMONSES
All staff at police headquarters were involved in training programs on April 4 and a state trooper filled in for police officers, issuing 11 of 16 traffic tickets.

Carlos R. Abelano of Greenport was cited for failure to keep to the right on Route 114 and for unlicensed operation on April 3.

On April 4 and 5, Marian R. Teodoru of Shelter Island was given a ticket on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Other motorists ticketed on Route 114 on those days include Stuart Daccus of Riverhead for driving with non-transparent side windows and wings and an insecure/dirty license plate (license violation); Eleazar Rojo-Angelus of Shirley for driving without a commerical tax permit sticker; John A. Osorno-Granda for a license violation and inadequate directional signals; and Gordon Z. Cantley of Shelter Island for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Evelyn N. Lopez-Alvarez of Montauk was given a ticket on North Midway Road for failure to stop at a stop sign and non-transparent rear side windows.

Given summonses on West Neck Road on April 4 were Adam B. Hashagen of Shelter Island for a license plate violation, and on April 6 Carlos Nava-Morena of Shelter Island for a license plate violation and operation of a vehicle in violation of restrictions.

Edgar O. Anaya of East Marion and Kristin M. Kehrberg of Shelter Island were ticketed on April 6 on West Neck Road for failure to stop at stop signs.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 2, police investigated a report of a gutted deer carcass left next to a resident’s front door.

A caller on that date reported that someone with pending charges in a prior incident had been seen on the Island. Police searched the location and were unable to locate the person.

Also on the 2nd, police assisted another agency (SPD) in locating the new address of a resident.

A low-hanging tree limb was partially blocking a roadway on April 4 and was moved to one side by the police.

The next day a caller told police for informational purposes that progress had been made in an eviction.

On April 6, police were informed that burning building construction material in Silver Beach was potentially hazardous. Police found the material was being burned in a contained metal burning tank.

For their information, police were told by a tenant on April 7 that she would be vacating the premises; police informed the landlord, who was filing an eviction notice.

Also on the 7th, flowers were reported cut down and damaged in a planter in the Heights. The caller and police determined deer had been the culprits.

Police investigated an open door at a Hay Beach residence but found the storm door was secure; no further action was necessary.

Police received a report about a dead seal in a marsh on Ram Island. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society was informed.

On April 8, police followed up on a caller’s concern about a person being released from a Suffolk County correctional facility; the Sheriffs’ Office said the person was still in custody.

Traffic stops were made in the Center and Heights on April 2, 3, 5-7, 11 and warnings were issued. Distracted Driving Enforcement was carried out in the Center on April 3-6 and 8; no violations were noted.

In other incidents, police responded to lost and found reports, helped a resident with a garage door and opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside.

ALARMS
The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two alarms on April 3 and 6. One was set off by dust in the locker rooms at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club. The second was caused by smoke from fireplace where the damper hadn’t been opened.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services transported one person to Southampton Hospital on April 2 and three individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 5, 6 and 7.

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ARREST
Steven P. Bartilucci, 36, of Shelter Island was stopped on April 14 for failure to signal. After further investigation it was determined he was operating with a revoked license. The defendant was arrested and released on an appearance ticket directing him to return to Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
On April 10, Jeffrey D. Aprea of Mount Sinai was ticketed on Grand Avenue for improper or unsafe turn without signal. Yerlin Marin of Amagansett received a summons on North Ferry Road on April 10 for driving while using a mobile phone and having an uninspected motor vehicle.

Wallace J. Voegel of Mattituck was ticketed on April 11 for failure to stop at a stop sign on North Ferry Road.

Michelle J. Darcambal of New York City received a summons on April 13 on North Ferry Road for having an unregistered and uninspected vehicle.

Maria M. Gatica Perez of Mattituck was ticketed on April 14 on Manwaring Road for having inadequate stop lamps and unlicensed operation. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to have a prior conviction for unlicensed operation and the vehicle was seized under Suffolk County seizure law.

OTHER REPORTS
Police conducted radar enforcement in the Menantic area on April 9 and on April 13 in West Neck.

Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in the Heights April 10, and on April 11, 12 and 15 in the Center. A report from a Silver Beach caller on April 9 about persons coming to the front door led to a finding that the persons were handing out religious literature; they had left by the time an officer arrived.

Lunch with a police officer was conducted at the school on April 10. D.A.R.E. instruction was given to the 5th and 7th grades on April 11.

On April 13, following a complaint of a person riding a dirt bike at Wades Beach and leaving ruts in the sand and tire/skid marks on the concrete walkway, police located a suspect who admitted having done so. A parent was on the scene and stated they would clean up the concrete and ruts in the sand. Police advised the suspect that if he is seen operating the dirt bike on a roadway without registration, insurance, license, etc. he would be subject to tickets and impound.

On April 13 a West Neck caller reported a trespass and finding an “unknown device” in his home.

On April 14 a caller reported a pickup driving south on South Ferry Road, with occupants throwing beer bottles onto the roadway. The incident had occurred one hour earlier; police were unable to locate the truck in the area.

A Center caller reported a power outage on April 15 at his residence. Police found no tripped breakers and no downed wires; PSE&G was notified.

A caller reported on April 15 while on the North Ferry observing two males drinking beer in a pickup truck. She provided a partial registration number and said the truck was heading toward the South Ferry. Police located the truck and interviewed the driver. A field sobriety test was conducted and the driver found to be sober.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
A Center caller reported on April 12 finding an arrow in her garden. Police responded and notified the Animal Control Officer who stated that he had hunters in the area and the arrow could have dislodged from an injured deer.

A Hay Beach caller reported an injured deer on April 12. Police dispatched the deer and notified the Shelter Island Town Highway Department for removal.

ALARM
On April 15, a burglar alarm was activated at a Center residence. The owner said he was unable to deactivate the alarm due to low battery life in the key pad.

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SUMMONSES
Jocelyn Craig of Shelter Island was ticketed on April 16 on North Ferry Road for having an uninspected vehicle.

The following summonses were issued on April 17: Courtney L. Wingate of East Hampton received a summons on School Street for speeding in a school zone.

Francis G. Molignano of Southampton was ticketed for speeding in a school zone.

Nicholas R. Safford of Topsham, Maine received a summons on West Neck Road for having no front license plate affixed.

Skyler R. Loesch of Sag Harbor was ticketed on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign and improper registration.

Peter T. Torkelsen of Southold was given a summons on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Nidya A. Palencia de Paz of Southold was ticketed on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign and having non-transparent side windows.

Valentin A. Iglopas of Shelter Island received a summons on North Midway Road for failure to yield right-of-way at a stop sign and failure to affix registration.

Robert M. Marcello of Shelter Island was ticketed on Brander Parkway for speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone.

William A. Rodriguez Munoz of Southold received a summons on Brander Parkway for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone.

The following were ticketed on April 18: Joseph A. Bocci of East Norwich, New York, was ticketed on Smith Street for speed not reasonable and prudent.

Israel T. Hermano of Water Mill was given a summons on North Ferry Road for failure to keep right.

Susan M. Mullin of Shelter Island was ticketed on St. Mary’s Road for having an uninspected motor vehicle. Julio C. Agosto Gutierrez of Riverhead received a summons on Stearns Point Road for unlicensed operation and not wearing a seat belt.

The following summonses were issued on April 19: Linda Sargente of Shelter Island was ticketed on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Calin M. Uilecan of Southampton was given a summons on North Ferry Road for failure to yield right-of-way on a left turn.

Ida A. Franzoni of Shelter Island was ticketed on Cedar Avenue for inadequate stop lamps.
Bruce M. Hopke of Shelter Island received a summons on West Neck Road for 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation.

ACCIDENT
On April 19 a vehicle operated by Bruce M. Hopke of Shelter Island was driving eastbound on West Neck Road when it struck a vehicle operated by Amber D. Wilson of Shelter Island at a stop sign. There was minor damage to both vehicles, under $1,000. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Hopke’s license had been revoked, resulting in the summons above.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 16, police provided a lift assist, helping a resident from the floor to a chair.

A yellow buoy marked “Danger” was reported washed ashore in West Neck on April 16. The Shelter Island Highway Department was advised and impounded the buoy. It was returned to the owner on April 19.

In response to a call from an employee of the U.S. Geological Services, a radar speed trailer that had been blocking access to a well on Brander Parkway was moved on April 17.

On April 17, all Shelter Island Police Department personnel took part in annual training, including response to a school shooting and other active shooter incidents; child abuse and maltreatment awareness and evidence and property procedures.

On April 18, a complainant reported having had several near accidents when traveling southbound on Ram Island Road from Hay Beach, being cut off by vehicles turning from Cobbetts Lane. Extra stop sign enforcement was requested.

An investigation into possible forgery and grand larceny was opened on April 18.

A floor-to-chair lift assist was provided to a resident on April 19.

Police provided assistance to the Easter Egg Hunt on April 21.

Police conducted radar enforcement on April 22 in the Center.

On that date, a Silver Beach caller reported observing a vehicle parked by his house and expressed concern because the owner has an active order of protection against him.

On April 22, police responded to a caller who wishes a family friend to stop sending cards; police advised the friend who will refrain from further communication.

On that date, a West Neck complainant said that a male suspect entered his property and threatened him. The responding officer took a statement from the complainant and followed up with the suspect.

ANIMAL INCIDENT
A small puppy was reported found on April 17. Police located the owner who had been searching for the dog and returned the puppy.

A sick raccoon was reported on April 20 in a Heights yard. The animal control officer searched but was unable to locate the animal. The caller was advised to call a pest company to set a trap.

ALARMS
The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a report of a gas leak in Westmoreland on April 16. The fire department turned off the oil burner, which was leaking antifreeze from the expansion tank. The caller was advised to call a plumber for repairs.

A fire alarm was activated on April 21 in Ram Island due to steam from a shower. Fire Chief Anthony Reiter was on the scene and determined the call to be a false alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to two calls for assistance on April 18 and two on April 21. Four patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

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ARRESTS
James Hull, 68, of Shelter Island, was arrested on April 23 and charged with 2nd-degree harassment and 2nd-degree menacing. The defendant was held overnight, arraigned at Justice Court, released on his own recognizance and directed to return at a later date. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the alleged victim.

On April 30, Ismael Rivera-Vargas, 55, of Shelter Island, was arrested on Bateman Road for having an obstructed view and 2nd-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was released on cash bail of $100 and given an appearance ticket to respond to Justice Court at a later date.

ACCIDENT
On April 27, Hiram Laguna was operating a vehicle with trailer traveling east on Southwick Lane when the trailer was struck by a Porsche operated by Amy Weinstein exiting a driveway. The Porsche sustained damage to the front of the hood and the license plate bracket was ripped off. The trailer sustained minor damage to the right wheel fender. Damage to the Porsche exceeded $1,000.

SUMMONSES
On April 23, Angel B. Huerta of East Hampton, was stopped on South Ferry Road for failure to signal while passing. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be unlicensed. Since he had a prior conviction for unlicensed operation, his vehicle was seized.

On April 23, Wilber A. Fabian Diaz of Hyattsville, Maryland was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign on West Neck Road.

Wendy A. Weickert of Shelter Island was ticketed on April 25 on New York Avenue for having an uninspected motor vehicle.

Markus Winter of Shandaken, New York, was ticketed on April 25 on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

On April 25, Milvia Y. Duarte Velez of Hampton Bays was ticketed on Clinton Avenue for unlicensed operation and not having a clearly visible license plate.

Lara A. Pizzanelli of Sag Harbor was ticketed on April 29 on North Ferry Road for operating a motor vehicle while using a non-hands-free electronic device.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 23, criminal mischief was reported at Shelter Island Country Club after two unknown vehicles caused damage to the 9th tee.

Police conducted radar enforcement in the Heights on April 23 and the Center on April 24, distracted driving enforcement in West Neck on April 25, radar enforcement in the Heights on April 27, distracted driving enforcement in the Center on April 27-28, distracted driving enforcement in the Heights April 29 and distracted driving enforcement in the Center the same day.

A police officer assisted the New York State Police in conducting a Driving While Ability Impaired Drugs Task Force in Riverhead on April 27.

The same day, a caller reported guide wires had broken free from a PSEG pole that was slightly leaning over the roadway near second bridge. Police responded and notified PSEG.

Police conducted DARE lesson to the 5th grade class on April 29.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
On April 23, a caller reported two loose dogs in the Center; the animal control officer searched but the dogs were gone.

An injured deer was reported on April 25; the officer dispatched the animal and notified Shelter Island Highway Department (SIHD) to move it.

A Hay Beach caller reported finding a loose dog on April 28; the owner was found and the dog returned prior to police arrival.

A dead raccoon was reported in the Heights on April 28; the animal control officer disposed of it.

A loose dog was reported in the Center on April 28. The officer located the dog and returned it to its owner.

A Center caller reported an injured deer in the road. Upon arrival the deer was in a wooded area off the roadway. SIHD responded and removed it.

A Heights caller reported on April 29 that a car alarm had been going off every 10 minutes since 7 a.m. Police contacted the owner, who stated that the vehicle has electrical issues with the panic feature and has been taking the vehicle to the dealer to fix the problem.

ALARMS
On April 24, a fire was reported with active flames and smoke in the Center. The caller was able to extinguish the fire. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded and determined the cause of the fire was from exterior Christmas lights being plugged in.

A residential alarm was set off in Dering Harbor for a master bedroom window on April 26. The responding officer was unable to determine the reason for activation; the ground level appeared secure. The homeowner and caretaker were notified of the findings.

A living room motion alarm was set off in Dering Harbor on April 27. Police searched the interior and found a French door not fully secured, likely caused by high winds.

A burglar alarm was activated at a Menantic residence on April 27. Police contacted the owner, who said she had set the alarm, forgetting that her friend’s dog was in the house.

On April 29 a fire alarm was activated at a Winthrop residence. Upon arrival the SIFD found the alarm was set off by workers producing dust in the area. Chief Anthony Reiter determined the alarm not to be false.

Aided Cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to calls for assistance on April 26, 27, 29 and 30. Five patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

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