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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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.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
Lauren G. Dickerson, 65, of Shelter Island was stopped on Aug. 5 for making an improper left turn. After further investigation she was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana. After arraignment at Justice Court, the defendant was released on her own recognizance and directed to return to court at a later date.

On Aug. 8, Bryon E. Thomas, 33, of the Bronx was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree criminal mischief, involving damage to property over $250. The defendant was processed, released on $500 station house bail and issued an appearance ticket to report to Justice Court at a later date.

Robin E. O’Reilly, 54, of New York City was arrested on Aug. 8. While driving on North Ferry Road, the defendant hit a parked car after moving from the lane unsafely. Upon further investigation, the defendant was arrested for driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated. She was processed, held overnight and arraigned at Justice Court. She was released in her own recognizance and directed to return to court at a later date.

Summonses
Sean A. Miller of Farmingville was ticketed on Aug. 6 for disobeying a traffic control device on New York Avenue.

On Aug. 6, Richard L. Hlavacek of Leonia, N.J., received a summons on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign. That date, Ruth Shortt of Brooklyn was ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign on West Neck Road.

John B. Ludlow of Steamboat Springs, Colo. was ticketed for inadequate stop lamps on North Ferry Road on on Aug. 6.

On Aug. 7, Anya L. Silverman-Stoloff of S. Orange, N.J. was ticketed on South Ferry Road for no headlamps in inclement weather.
Thomas A. Cunningham of Shelter Island received a summons on North Cartwright Road on Aug. 7 for speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Herve C. Benard of New York City was ticketed on Aug. 9 on Manwaring Road for violating equipment regulations for a limited use vehicle (Vespa).

Stephanie J. Bucalo of Shelter Island was issued a summons on Aug. 10 for a noise disturbance after permitting numerous dogs to bark continuously for more than 10 minutes. A second ticket was issued on Aug. 12 for permitting dogs to bark continuously for 15 minutes.

Robert Delaney of Babylon received a ticket from a bay constable on Aug. 10 for not having a sound-producing device aboard his vessel near Wades Beach.

Joel Ricardo of Jamaica was ticketed in Crab Creek Channel on Aug. 10 for having insufficient personal flotation devices for four passengers.

David Hoffman of New York City was ticketed for having an expired registration on a motorboat in West Neck Harbor on Aug. 10. Oliver Hobert was given a summons on Aug. 11 for anchoring as a non-resident outside the anchorage area of Coecles Harbor.

James J. Abrahams of Boca Raton Fla. received a ticket on Aug. 11 for having an unregistered motor boat in Coecles Harbor.

Accidents
Jeremey Seapsealy Tahari of New York City was driving a car westbound on Shore Road on Aug. 12 when he attempted to turn south onto Prospect Road. The turn was too wide, and the front passenger side tire struck the curb and caused the wheel to break from the car. The driver said he was still learning to drive a manual vehicle and was having trouble shifting gears while making the turn. Damage exceeded $1,000.

On Aug. 12 a pickup truck operated by John S. Ketcham of Shelter Island was pulling onto North Ferry Road from Winthrop Road when it sideswiped a van driven by Amjad Javaid of Sayville. Damage exceeded $1,000.

A van operated by Juan P. Orellana of Central Islip struck a telephone pole on South Midway Road on Aug. 8. No injuries were reported and damage exceeded $1,000.

A Ford Suburban owned by John H. Needham of Shelter Island was struck while parked in the parking lot of Coecles Harbor Marina at 18 Hudson Avenue on Aug. 11 by an unknown vehicle that left the scene. Damage exceeded $1,000.

Other reports
Radar enforcement was conducted in the Heights on Aug. 6, Cartwright Aug. 7, Aug. 8 in the Center. Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in the Center Aug. 7, 8, 10 and 12.

On Aug. 6 a town employee found a solar power supply line had been severed from a speed sign; police confirmed it was criminal mischief.

Police opened an investigation in Cartwright Aug. 8.

Criminal mischief was reported Aug. 8 in Westmoreland; personal items were reported missing.

On Aug. 9, a caller reported a fence being built on or near his property line; police referred the complaint to Building Department.

On Aug. 10, a Center caller complained about light from a neighbor’s residence; the caller was referred to the Building Department.

A trespass report was made in the Center on Aug 11, stating that a person was trying to remove items. An affidavit of trespass was filed.

Two missing kayaks were reported on Aug. 12; the caller said they had been missing about a week. Both were found in the police impound.

A cellphone found on Ram Island Road was turned in to police on Aug. 12. An officer was able to locate the owner setting up for the Chicken BBQ with the Shelter Island Fire Department.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to 10 calls for assistance. Eight patients were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital, one to Southampton.

Animal Incidents
On Aug. 8, a caller reported a dog who suffered an apparent seizure. Animal Control Officer Zahler phoned the caller and advised appropriate action.

On Aug. 9 a dead deer was reported on a West Neck roadway and referred to the Highway Department for removal.

There were several reports of dogs at large; owners were advised to keep the animals under control.

On Aug. 9, a Menantic caller reported a dead animal on a split rail fence. Police responded and observed a dead rabbit on the fence and determined it was likely dropped there by a hawk.

On Aug. 10, a Ram Island caller reported a bat in the house; it had been contained in a waste basket. The officer talked the owner through releasing the bat outdoors.

On Aug. 11, a caller reported a seagull entangled in a fishing line at the North Ferry dock. The animal control officer attempted unsuccessfully to capture the gull.

Alarms
On Aug. 8, at a Ram Island residence, a second story general fire alarm was activated. Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) Chief Reiter said painters’ activity and heat on the second floor were the cause. It was not a false alarm. SIFD responded to an Aug. 12 fire alarm in West Neck; SIFD Chief Reiter said it was false.

Traffic Control Officers
55 parking tickets were issued this week

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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
On Aug. 16, Samuel Lee Sicard, 22, of Woodbury, Minn. was arrested after his car struck a tree on Cobbetts Lane. He was charged with a first offense of driving with a blood alcohol level at or above .08 of 1%, a first offense of driving while intoxicated and moving from a lane unsafely. He was held overnight and taken to Justice Court for arraignment where he was released on $400 bail and directed to return to court at a later date.

On Aug. 19, Juan R. Olvera, 33, of East Hampton was arrested by Southampton Village police for traffic violations. He was turned over to Shelter Island police due to an outstanding bench warrant issued by Justice Court. SIPD escorted Olvera to Justice Court to answer the bench warrant.

Summonses
On Aug. 14, Robert D. Farrand of Greenport was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign on Gardiners Bay Drive, 3rd-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and an uninspected motor vehicle.

John L. Kimmelmann of Wainscott received a summons on Aug. 14 for speed not reasonable and prudent on Ram Island Road.

On Aug. 15, James F. Fox of Middle Island was ticketed on West Neck Road for failure to safely pass a bicycle. Xiomara E. Fuentes of Greenport received a summons on that date for speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone on North Menantic Road and unlicensed operation.

Marie Evans of New York, N.Y. was ticketed on Aug. 16 on S. Ferry Rd. for using a mobile phone while driving.

David R. Silver of New York, N.Y. received a summons on Aug. 18 for speed not reasonable and prudent on North Ferry Road.

Benjamin R. Irving of New York, N.Y. was ticketed for no seat belt on Aug. 18 on North Ferry Road.

Dmitri Bronfman of New York, N.Y. was given a summons by a bay constable on Aug. 18 in West Neck Harbor for having no sound-producing device aboard his vessel.

Erich J. Stegich of New York, N.Y. was ticketed in West Neck Harbor on Aug. 18 for failure to carry a boat registration certificate.

Allison Bernstein of Greenwich, Conn. was given a summons on Aug. 18 off Shell Beach for failure to display numbers.

Candido Cruz Ramirez was ticketed on Aug. 17 by the South Ferry for fishing without a valid marine fishing registration.

On that date, Tarkan Bastiyali of New York, N.Y. was given a summons for having an unregistered motorboat in West Neck Harbor.

Stephanie J. Bucalo of Shelter Island received a summons on Aug. 14 for allowing numerous dogs to bark continuously for 30 minutes, violating the town noise code. She was also issued a summons on Aug. 17 for allowing numerous dogs to bark continuously for 20 minutes.

Accidents
On Aug. 15, Brian Springer of Shelter Island was attempting to make a right turn in a parking lot, when his rear passenger tire made contact with the front driver’s side bumper of a parked car belonging to Judd L. Goldrich of Port Chester, N.Y. Damage exceeded $1,000.

On Aug. 18, a car driven by Brooke Taylor Lutsky of New York, N.Y. was in neutral on the North Ferry line when it rolled into a car driven by Tiana E. Alcivar of Brentwood. There were no injuries and damage appeared to be less than $1,000.

Other Reports
Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on Aug. 13, 14, 15 and 18. Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in the Heights on Aug. 16.

On Aug. 13, police responded to a complaint of a car riding up and down the road in Harbor View beeping its horn. The driver reported he was trying to find his family, who turned out to be staying at a different address than he was told. He was honking his horn in an effort to find them.

Police opened an investigation into possible drug activity on Aug. 14. A caller complained on Aug. 14 about an ongoing issue with a neighbor trespassing.

On Aug. 14, police were called to a West Neck business where a security employee reported a number of suspects had presented fake IDs. Upon arrival, police questioned suspects, who all admitted IDs were false. They were advised they were no longer welcome.

A Hay Beach caller asked police on Aug. 15 to investigate why his wife was not home more than two hours after she was expected to return from a hair appointment. The caller contacted police before they arrived to say that she had returned safely.

Police performed a well being check after a Cartwright caller said a person missed her hair appointment on Aug. 15 and did not answer her phone. Police were able to contact the person and notified the caller.

A Westmoreland caller reported a bicycle stolen from his lawn on Aug. 15.

On Aug. 16, bay constables impounded numerous kayaks, dinghies and paddleboards from town docks and beaches for not displaying town boat storage permits.

On Aug. 17, police checked on the well-being of an individual after his attorney said he had been unable to reach him. Police ascertained his well-being and relayed that information.

Police responded to a call for help on Aug. 18 in West Neck. An Apple watch had reported a fall but the caller said the watch was malfunctioning.

Police responded to a Hay Beach call on Aug. 19 reporting a strange whistling noise coming from the attic. Police checked and found the noise to be coming from the air conditioning air handler.

A complainant notified police Aug. 19 that a vessel was observed getting confused by a green navigational light mounted to a bulkhead at the entrance to the Silver Beach boat basin. The complainant feared the light could cause an accident. Police are trying to find the person responsible for the light.

On Aug. 19, a caller complained of a driver cutting into the Heights ferry line and getting into a verbal confrontation. When police responded, the subject agreed to go to the end of the ferry line.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to nine calls for assistance. One patient was transported to Southampton Hospital; the others were taken to Eastern Long Island Hospital.

Alarms
On Aug. 13, police and Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm; no CO was detected. The resident was advised to change batteries in all sensors.

On Aug. 16, a CO alarm was activated at a pool house in Ram Island. SIFD checked and found no CO, determining it was a false alarm. It was likely triggered by a power outage in the area.

On Aug. 16, SIFD responded to a report in Silver Beach of a gas smell; it was found to be caused by low propane levels in the tank.

A smoke detector was activated in a Hay Beach residence on Aug. 16, after the owner reportedly put a new battery in. SIFD was on the scene; the owner was advised to have the alarm company check the detector.

Police and SIFD responded to a potential stove fire on Ram Island on Aug. 17 when a cutting board that was placed behind the stove had started to smolder. The homeowner was assisted by SIFD in extinguishing the fire.

SIFD responded to a report of a possible gas leak at a Silver Beach residence on Aug. 19 but were unable to locate any problem.

Traffic control officers
Fifty-two parking tickets were issued this week.

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ARRESTS
Shelter Island Police arrested a 48-year old New York City woman on charges of driving while intoxicated and operating an unregistered vehicle following a four-vehicle accident in the parking area of the Sunset Beach Hotel Aug. 31 at 5:45 p.m.

Jennifer Fox was driving a 1989 Mercedes and told police the accelerator on her vehicle stuck to the floor, resulting in hitting a parked 2012 Jeep Suburban belonging to Brian Carey of New York City. Ms. Fox’s vehicle subsequently struck the side of a parked 2010 Infinity belonging to Patrizia Kolman of Ossining, N.Y., and then hit Mr. Carey’s vehicle again, pushing it into a parked 2013 Mini belonging to Jeffrey Tannenbaum of Brooklyn.
Ms. Fox was taken into custody for processing and released on her own recognizance for a later date in Shelter Island Justice Court.

ACCIDENTS
Gavin David Steinberg, of New York City, was involved in an accident in the Sunset Beach Hotel parking lot when his 2010 BMW Suburban struck a 2017 Lexus owned by Elliott C. Rothman, of Deer Park while Mr. Steinberg was trying to back out of a parking space at 1:48 p.m. Aug. 29. Police estimated the damage to Mr. Rothman’s vehicle was in excess of $1,000.

A child fell off a bicycle in the Center at 5:08 p.m. on Aug. 29, and complained of wrist pain. Police administered an ice pack but said there was no swelling and no need for other medical attention.

Olivia Nan Asencio, of Floral Park told police her foot slipped off the brake pedal while waiting in line at South Ferry at 6:35 a.m. on Sept. 1, resulting in her 2018 Chevrolet Suburban hitting a 2010 Honda sedan owned by Anna Rampmaier of Shelter Island. Police estimated the damage to Ms. Rampmaier’s vehicle at more than $1,000.

SUMMONSES
Police issued summonses to several drivers during the past week. Joel Silva, of San Jose, Calif., was cited for operating a vehicle on South Ferry Road on Sept. 1 at 2:46 p.m. while his registration was suspended or revoked.

Thomas LaRusso, of Belmar, N.J. was stopped on West Neck Road on Aug. 27 at 6:29 p.m. for failing to stop at a stop sign.

Abdurakhman Abdurakhmanov, of Shelter Island was stopped on West Neck Road at 7:27 p.m. on Aug. 27 and cited for having inadequate or missing stop lamps on his 2018 Chevrolet.

Similarly, O. Torres-Martinez, of Greenport was stopped on Smith Street at 4:40 p.m. for having inadequate or missing stop lamps on his 2012 Chevrolet.

Two drivers were cited for operating motor vehicles while using portable electronic devices on Sept. 1. Michelle James, of Brooklyn was stopped in her 2015 Jeep on South Ferry Road at 11:14 a.m. while Sean Costa was stopped on New York Avenue at 12:11 p.m. while driving a 2019 BMW.

Samuel E. Trooki, of Margate, N.J., was cited Aug. 31 at 2:15 p.m. for having a child under the age of 12 on his boat in the South Ferry Channel while failing to wear a personal flotation device.

Joseph A. Rizzo, of Higganum, Conn., received a summons Sept. 1 at 9:42 a.m. for anchoring his boat outside of the achorage area in Coecles Harbor.

Christopher Crean, of Hauppauge was cited for operating his vessel without a safety certificate in West Neck Creek at 5:21 p.m. Sept. 1.

Zane Quargntiello, of Newburyport, Mass., received a summons for failing to display a distress flag aboard his vessel in South Ferry Channel on Sept. 1 at 9:50 a.m.

Celso Martino, of Mastic, received a citation for fishing in Crab Creek without a valid marine fishing registration on Sept. 1 at 1:15 p.m.

Rodriguez Manuel Sanchez, of Reading, Penn., received a summons at 8:21 a.m. on Sept. 1 for taking a porgy off Little Ram Island that was less than the specified minimum size.

OTHER REPORTS
Kevin Dunning, of Shelter Island was cited after his dog was reported to have attacked another dog being walked on a leash on Wade Road at 8:50 a.m. Aug. 27.

A report at 12:40 p.m. on Aug. 27 from an unidentified woman of being accosted by a dog running at large in the Center resulted in no action since the dog couldn’t be located.

Two dog owners received summonses for allowing dogs to bark. In one case, Stephanie Bucalo of Shelter Island was accused on Aug. 30 at 9:40 p.m. of allowing numerous dogs to bark for 48 minutes, it was reported, and in the second case, Daniel Weiss, of Shelter Island was accused of allowing numerous dogs to bark for 20 minutes on Aug. 31 at 11:58 p.m.

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A 48-year old New York City woman was released on $3,000 cash bail for a later court date after being processed on several charges including a felony charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in her vehicle under the age of 16.

Dori Cooperman was stopped on North Ferry Road at 7:33 p.m. Aug. 30, and was held overnight for processing on the felony charge as well as charges of endangering the welfare of a child; driving while intoxicated; failing to stop at a stop sign; speeding at 46 mph in a 35 mph zone; failing to keep to the right of the center line; and failing to signal when moving unsafely from her lane.

She was arraigned on the charges at Shelter Island Justice Court the following morning.

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ARRESTS
A 48-year-old New York City woman, Dori Cooperman, was stopped on North Ferry Road at 7:33 p.m., Aug. 30, and charged with a felony — aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in her vehicle under the age of 16.

She was held overnight for processing on the felony charge as well as charges of endangering the welfare of a child, failing to stop at a stop sign, speeding at 46 miles per hour in a 35-mph-zone, failing to keep to the right of the center lane and failing to signal when moving unsafely from her lane.

She was arraigned the next day in Shelter Island Justice Court and released on $3,000 cash bail.

Elido Enriquez-Cordova, 29, of Easthampton was stopped on Sept. 3 at 8:53 a.m. on North Ferry Road for a suspended/revoked registration and further charged with aggravated unlicensed operation. He was released on $60 bail and ordered to return to Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Sept. 9 at 9:06 a.m., Scott G. Sivco, 30, of Shelter Island was arrested on Summerfield Place on an existing Shelter Island Justice Court bench warrant for failure to appear on a prior arrest. He was arraigned in Justice Court and was released without bail on his own recognizance.

SUMMONSES
Stephanie J. Bucalo of Shelter Island was issued a noise disturbance summons on Sept. 7 for allowing dogs to bark for 10 minutes on North Ferry Road.

Also on the 7th, Pedro Cubule Tacatic of Riverhead was given a ticket on Hay Beach Point for fishing without a marine fishing permit; Salvador Montano of Brooklyn received a summons on Reel Point for the same violation.

On Sept. 8 James English of Guilford, Conn. was ticketed for using another person’s mooring in West Neck Harbor.

Alvaro M. Ortiz Ramirez of Southhold was given a ticket on South Ferry Road on Sept. 9 for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

Patrick K. Resmini of Shelter Island was ticketed on Sept. 9 for speeding on Brander Parkway, 47 miles per hour in a 35-mph-zone.

ACCIDENTS
On Sept. 4, Frederick W. Hills of Shelter Island was boarding a North Ferry boat when he said his foot caught between the accelerator and brake pedals, causing his vehicle to hit the side of the boat. Damage to the passenger side of the vehicle was estimated at over $1,000; the vehicle had to be towed.

Stanley C. Beckwith of Shelter Island was driving north on North Ferry Road on Sept. 5 when his vehicle hit a deer that had run into the roadway. There was over $1,000 in estimated damage to the front and passenger side of the vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported a fight between two men in West Neck on Sept. 3; police found the situation under control and no charges were filed.

Loud music was reported at Sunset Beach on Sept. 3. The police gave an employee a verbal warning and the music was turned down.

Police stopped a person hitchhiking on North Ferry Road on the 4th and gave the person a ride to North Ferry.

On Sept. 5, police opened a confidential investigation into alleged illegal drug activity on the Island. On that day, gun shots were reported in the Center; police canvassed the area with negative results.

A rubber raft, containing fishing equipment, washed up on a Ram Island beach on Sept. 6. The raft was impounded and officers contacted Suffolk police to determine if the raft had been reported missing.

Also on that day, a Cartwright caller reported accidentally damaging a washer/dryer. The owner was notified at the caller’s request.

On Sept. 7, a warning was issued to a person at the South Ferry terminal for fishing without a valid state registration permit. The same day, fireworks/gun shots were heard in front of the Pridwin Hotel in West Neck. Officers found used cardboard firework cylinders on the sidewalk, apparently set off by a wedding party at the hotel.

An anonymous caller told police on Sept. 9 that a person was acting erratically in West Neck; the person was not located. Also on the 9th, a caller reported a case of identity theft; police advised the caller to follow up with the credit bureau.

In other incidents during the week, police assisted a motorist with car troubles and unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside. They also responded to four lost and found reports.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS
Complaints about barking dogs were reported in the Center on three occasions. During the week, two residents in the Center and West Neck told police about finding dogs at large; in both cases the dogs were returned to the owners. Police were unable to locate a dog reported at large on Wades Beach. In another incident, a dog jumped out of the owner’s vehicle in Menantic and took off. Police located the animal but it ran into the woods; the owner subsequently found it.

An injured deer was reported stuck in a fence on a Center property on Sept. 8; police put the deer down.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Sept. 4, 7 and 8. A fifth aided case refused medical attention or transport.

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SUSAN CAREY DEMPSEY PHOTO The remains of a fire-gutted boat Thursday morning.

Update: More information has been reported by the Shelter Island Fire Department on the boat fire Thursday.

Firefighter David Porello said crews were on the scene and the fire was extinguished 11 minutes after receiving the call at 10:06 a.m.

After the fire was under control, firefighters dragged it to shallow water to “ensure all flames were extinguished,” Mr. Porello said.

Below is the original story with additional photos.

A fire broke out about 10 a.m. Thursday on a boat docked at 50 Westmoreland Drive, according to the Shelter Island Police Department (SIPD).

There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, according to reports from a preliminary investigation conducted by the Suffolk County Police Department’s arson squad and the SIPD.

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. The dock and an adjacent boat suffered minor smoke damage, according to Police Chief Jim Read, and an eyewitness reported that the SIFD prevented the other boat from catching fire.

COURTESY PHOTO Fire Department volunteers Brian Lechmanski and David Porrello battling the fire Thursday morning.

COURTESY PHOTO The boat after being dragged to shallow water for safety.

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Arrests
Two arrests for petit larceny were made during the week. On Sept. 10 at 11:38 a.m., Anthony P. Farugio, 43, of Shelter Island was arrested for acquiring electrical power from a neighbor’s outdoor outlet to supply his apartment without the neighbor’s permission. He was processed at police headquarters, released without bail, on his own recognizance, and instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

Matthew P. Morris, 55, of New York City was arrested at 7:23 p.m. on Sept. 12, following an investigation into a charge of petit larceny at a Center business. He was released, without bail, on his own recognizance, and given an appearance ticket for Justice Court.

Summonses
Christoph M. Mueller of Sagaponack was ticketed on South Ferry Road on Sept. 15 for driving while using a portable electronic device and for operating an unregistered vehicle.

On the same date, David E. Astor of East Hampton was also given a summons on South Ferry Road for driving while using an electronic device.

Gordon Z. Cantley of Shelter Island and Juan R. Torres of Mattituck were each ticketed on South Ferry Road on Sept. 16 for driving without seatbelts.

Also on the 16th, Salvatore G. Buffa of West Islip was given a summons on New York Avenue for operating an uninspected vehicle.

The Bay Constable issued a ticket on Sept. 15 to Anthony T. Strauel of Bedford, N.Y. for having an unregistered motorboat in Coecles Harbor.

Accidents
Julia Bliss Greenberg of New York City was driving westbound on Ram Island Drive on Sept. 15, when her vehicle slid off the wet roadway on the approach to a turn. She drove onto a salt marsh on the north side of the road, submerging the passenger’s side of the vehicle in approximately 2 feet of water. The car was towed; no injuries were reported. Damage exceeded $1,000.

On Sept. 15, Lois B. Morris of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space on Midway Road and sideswiped a parked vehicle owned by Concettin Randazzo of Wyckoff, N.J. Damage was over $1,000.

Ron Adler of Shelter Island called headquarters on Sept. 16 to report for informational purposes that on Sept. 8 his vehicle lightly sideswiped a vehicle parked in a driveway on Menantic Road. Police will document the damage.

Other reports
On Sept. 10, a caller documented several incidents involving a store patron for police information.

From Sept. 9 to 11, officers attended rifle training in Ronkonkoma.
Police canvassed an area, with negative results, when a call was received on Sept. 11 about a person who appeared to be sleeping in a van on the side of the road.

Police received a report on Sept. 11 that some substance had been spilled and burned a lawn at a Hay Beach location. An officer investigated and also contacted a landscaper who was aware of the damage but said he had no leaking machinery that could have caused the damage.

Police and the Shelter Island Fire departments responded to a report on Sept. 12 of a boat engulfed in flame at a Westmoreland dock. The Suffolk County Police Department arson squad is assisting with the investigation.

Also on Sept. 12, a caller told police about receiving a threat, but declined to enter a plea of harassment.

Police received an anonymous call on Sept. 12 about a tree cutting in the Silver Beach area. An officer investigated and found no problems.

A disabled van was reported on Hay Beach on that date; the area was canvassed but the van was gone.

Police responded to a report of criminal trespass at a residence in the Center on Sept. 13.

On Sept. 14, police received a complaint that light from a Cartwright neighbor’s residence was shining on the caller’s backyard. The building inspector will be contacted to see if there was a violation of the town code on light pollution.

Police on patrol that day noticed a boat anchoring very close to a moor in Menantic Creek. The vessel’s owner was advised to move to a designated anchorage.

A complaint about loud music at a Center residence was received on the 14th; police investigated with no results. The caller subsequently responded that the music had been turned off.

Also that day, gunshots were reported in Silver Beach; police canvassed with negative results.

The bay constable conducted registration inspections off Ram Island and Mashomack on Sept. 15. One boat owner was ticketed; the second had a sticker but had not yet affixed it.

On the 15th, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm going off intermittently at a Silver Beach residence. No signs of CO were found and the owner was advised to change the batteries.

Barking dogs were reported in the Center on Sept. 15; police noticed dogs barking periodically within the residence but no town code violation was noted.

On the 16th, police received a report of possible harassment. On that date, heavy equipment was reported on a Hay Beach property; the equipment’s owner will remove it.

Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in the Center and the Heights on Sept. 11, 13, 15 and 16, resulting in four tickets and two warnings. There were no violations as a result of radar enforcement in the Heights on Sept. 12 and 14. Twelve traffic stops in Cartwright, the Center, West Neck and the Heights yielded five warnings and six tickets.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Sept. 11, 14, 15 and 16.

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Summonses
Christine A. Clifton of West Islip was stopped on North Ferry Road and given a ticket on Sept. 18 for driving an uninspected vehicle. J.C. Hoblock of Orient was ticketed on Cedar Avenue the next day for the same violation.

Robin B. Saidman of Shelter Island was stopped on New York Avenue and given a summons for speeding on Sept. 20 — 37 mph in a 25 mph zone.

On Sept. 21, police ticketed Ida A. Franzoni of Shelter Island for driving on South Ferry Road with inadequate or no brake lights.

Also on South Ferry Road on the 21st, Doreen M. Tibbetts of East Hampton was given a summons for driving with a registration that was suspended/revoked.

Halsey E. Quinn of East Norwich, N.Y. was ticketed on North Ferry Road for driving while using a portable electronic device.

Accidents
A fatal accident on North Ferry Road on Sept. 20 took the life of Valerie S. Shepherd of Shelter Island.

Bethany J. Ortmann of East Hampton was turning left from South Ferry Road onto Smith Street on Sept. 20 when a vehicle driven by Thomas Fallon III of New York City pulled out of Smith Street onto South Ferry Road, headed north, and struck the other vehicle. Damage exceeded $1,000 to the left front of Ms. Ortmann’s vehicle and the driver’s-side rear of Mr. Fallon’s.

Sharon Wicks of Shelter Island was driving southbound on South Ferry Road on Sept. 22 when a deer ran out of a wooded shoulder of the road and collided with the front passenger side of her vehicle. Damage was estimated at over $1,000.

Other Reports
A caller told police on Sept. 17 that a trailer was blocking traffic in Hay Beach; the police found the trailer legally parked.

A case of identity theft was reported on that day. Police also received a call about persons building a hut on a beach; they were gone when police arrived.

A caller found unlabeled boxes on the steps of a Heights building on Sept. 18. The owner’s name appeared on the inside of the boxes but police were unable to locate or contact the owner. The boxes were impounded.

Police received a complaint on the 18th that a man was cutting trees on a Cartwright property. Police found that he was on his own property, according to the property lines.

On Sept. 18, police followed up on a property dispute in the Menantic area. On the 19th, police responded to a report of criminal mischief in the Center — a home number sign had been knocked down.

That day, a caller reported a vehicle was parked, facing the wrong way, on a West Neck road. Police found the battery was dead; the out-of-town owner was advised to have the car moved.

A telephone scam involving Social Security was reported to police on Sept. 20. On the same day a caller told police a plane was flying erratically over the Center. Police interviewed the pilot who said he had trouble landing due to shifting winds.

A caller complained about loud music at a Ram Island home on Sept. 20. The residence was being renovated and police found the music coming from an outdoor audio system. Police turned off the audio and notified the owner.

The captain of a vessel anchored off Silver Beach was advised on Sept. 21 about the town code on anchoring in town waters – and was issued warnings for not displaying a validation sticker and registration numbers.

Police responded to a call about two men in a verbal argument on South Ferry on the 21st. The police contacted the owner of a partially submerged boat at a dock off Cartwright on the same day. Also on the 21st, loud music was reported at a home in the Center; the volume was lowered. The next day there was a complaint about loud music at a party in the Heights. The owner agreed to turn it down.

On Sept. 22, a caller reported receiving a number of unwanted phone calls but did not wish to press charges. Police advised the caller to refrain from contacting the person making the calls.

Police observed a four-passenger dinghy off Silver Beach carrying seven passengers. Warnings were issued on Sept. 22 for lack of registration, no personal flotation devices on board and reckless operation.

On the 22nd, police assisted an owner with a boat that had run out of fuel.

Police responded on Sept. 22 to a noise complaint about a loud saw being operated and music coming from a garage in the Center. The music volume was lowered and the caller advised to call if the noise continued.

On Sept. 23, a caller reported on an ongoing issue of a parked truck and box trailer blocking traffic on a Hay Beach roadway. They were moved off the road without incident.

A burglary alarm was sounded at a Hay Beach home on September 23; police found the premises secure.

Police conducted 17 traffic stops in the Center and the Heights, Sept. 17 through 21, resulting in eight warnings and five tickets. Distracted driving enforcement took place on Sept. 17, 19 and 21 in the Center, with three warnings; radar enforcement in the Center resulted in one ticket and one warning.

In other reports during the week, police opened three vehicles with the keys locked inside; helped two residents in their homes; provided escorts for four individuals and responded to two requests for extra patrols.

Animal Reports
Three reports of dogs at large in West Neck and the Center on Sept. 21 and 23 were received. Police returned all the dogs to their owners and issued one warning.

An injured fox was reported in the Center on Sept. 18. Police canvassed the area with negative results.

Police responded to a call about barking dogs in the Center on Sept. 17 and heard multiple dogs barking inside and outside the residence. No violations of the town code were noted.

An injured deer reported in the Center on Sept. 23 was gone when police arrived.

Aided Cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Sept. 22 and 23. A fifth aided case refused medical attention.

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Doris K. Silverman of New York City was driving around the back of the Chase Bank on Saturday, Sept. 28; just as she was approaching the north side of the parking lot, a vehicle was backing out of a parking spot. Ms. Silverman made a hard left turn to avoid the vehicle and hit two columns and then the brick wall of the bank. There was over $1,000 in damage to the front and side on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Summonses
Howard R. Harris of East Hampton was stopped by police on Cedar Avenue on Sept. 24 and ticketed for making an improper/unsafe turn without signaling.
Speeding summonses were issued on Sept. 25 and 27 to Charles C. Hines of Shelter Island and Dixie R. Salas of Southampton, respectively. Mr. Hines was traveling 55 miles per hour in a 40-mph-zone on South Ferry Road; Ms. Salas was doing 45 mph in a 30-mph-zone on North Ferry Road.

On Sept. 26, Keith C. Voneill of Southold was given a ticket on North Ferry Road for driving while texting.

OTHER INCIDENTS
Police responded to a verbal argument in the Center on Sept. 25. Prosecution was declined.

A caller reported a case of petit larceny in South Ferry Hills on Sept. 26.

Police investigated a bad check case in South Ferry on the 28th. On that day, officers assisted the Nassau County Police Department with a search of a missing person.

Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in Harbor View on Sept. 28.

An anonymous caller told police on Sept. 28 that a truck was being driven erratically in the Center and was emitting excessive smoke. Police located the driver who was advised of the complaint and told to get the truck repaired.

On Sept. 29, a case of criminal mischief and trespass in Hilo Shores was reported.

A caller complained on Sept. 29 that his dinghy, tied down on a beach in Silver Beach, had been untied and moved throughout the summer. Police were asked to keep an eye out for the person responsible.

An anonymous caller told police about loud music and talking at a location in West Neck on Sept. 29. Police found people talking inside a Quinipet cafeteria at a normal level and heard no music.

On Sept. 30, a caller reported a person was walking and yelling in the middle of a Center roadway. Police canvassed the area with negative results.

A Center caller told police on Sept. 30 that plants had been stolen from the front yard — a petit larceny.

A possible burglary was reported at a Longview residence on Sept. 30.

The same day, a caller told police that someone was burning “noxious” material in the Center area. Police found the odor was coming from a recently turned mulch pile at the Recycling Center.

During the week, the police department conducted five distracted driving stops on Sept. 24, 27, 29 and 30 in the Center, resulting in three warnings and one summons.

Thirteen traffic stops took place on Sept. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30 in the Heights, West Neck, South Ferry and the Center; there were three tickets and two warnings.

In other incidents during the week, police provided an escort for three people, responded to two lost and found reports, unlocked three vehicles with the keys inside and assisted a resident in the home.

Animals
Dogs were reported at large in the Center, on Ram Island and in Longview on Sept. 27. In one case, the dog was gone when police arrived; in a second, the caller managed to capture the dog; and police located the third dog and put it back inside the house.

Also on the 27th, police responded to a complaint about barking dogs in the Center. Police reported hearing multiple dogs barking sporadically for 10 minutes from inside and out of the owner’s residence. There was no violation of the town’s code.

A dog at large in West Neck was returned to its owner without incident on Sept. 28. On Sept. 30, police returned a dog to its Center owner, who said he had accidentally left the door open.

Alarms
The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to six alarms during the week — two in the Center on Sept. 24. One was a carbon monoxide alarm, the other caused by a fire alarm detector. Chiefs ruled both of them as false alarms.

Two more fire alarms were set off in the Center on Sept. 26 and 27. No problems were found in either one. Also on the 27th, the SIFD investigated a fire alarm in the Heights. No cause of a fire could be found.

Excessive steam in the bathroom of the Shelter Island House set off a fire/burglary alarm on Sept. 28, caused by a guest who accidentally broke a shower handle, preventing the hot water from being turned off.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported nine patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital between Sept. 24 and 29. A patient was taken to Southampton Hospital on Sept. 25.

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Summonses

Maria P. Calloway of Shelter Island was given a summons on North Ferry Road on Oct. 5 for driving with inadequate or no lights.

On Oct. 7, Joseph E. O’Brien of Greenport was ticketed on Clinton Avenue for driving without a seatbelt.

Julian Delacruz of Greenport was stopped on Clinton Avenue on Oct. 7 and given summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

Also on Oct. 7, Florentino Martinez-Carvajal of Frederick, Md., was given a ticket for driving with his visibility distorted by a broken glass windshield.

Accidents

Raymond W. Congdon of Shelter Island was driving on Bateman Road on Oct. 2 when a deer ran onto the roadway, hitting the vehicle’s front bumper. The minor accident resulted in no damage and no injuries.

Other reports

During the week a traffic safety check in the Heights on Oct. 7 resulted in three persons being ticketed. No violations were noted in distracted driving enforcement in the Heights and the Center on Oct. 5 and 6.

Eleven traffic stops were conducted in the Center, the Heights, Cartwright and Ram Island on Oct. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, resulting in 10 warnings and one ticket; radar enforcement in Cartwright yielded one warning.

A caller reported a case of grand larceny in the Center on Oct. 1; the same day police received a call regarding damage to a wooden gate in the Heights.

A complaint regarding a truck parked on a roadway in Dering Harbor was called in on Oct. 1 but the truck was gone when police arrived.

On Oct. 2 a boat that may have broken away from its mooring was reported washed up on a Ram Island shore. It will be returned to its owner.

A caller told police on Oct. 5 that unknown persons had been in his Heights residence at various times. He was advised to install a camera in order to identify the persons he believed had entered his home.

On Oct. 5, a caller asked police to investigate a case of fraud. That day, police and the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a barbecue fire in the Center. The fire was melting the gas line causing the propane to ignite. Police extinguished the fire and the SIFD shut off the tank and removed it.

Police were notified that dirt bikes were being driven on a Ram Island beach on Oct. 5. When police arrived, the bikes were being loaded onto a vehicle; a warning was issued about operating ATVs in that area.

Loud music was reported at the Ram’s Head Inn on Oct. 5; when police arrived, there was no music playing and a wedding event was winding down.

On Oct. 6, a Center resident complained to police about hearing male and female voices outside his home. Police searched the property with negative results.

In other incidents during the week, police opened three cars and one residence with the keys locked inside; attended radar training for several days at the Suffolk County Police Department and handled five lost and found reports.

Animal incidents

A Center caller reported dogs barking at a neighbor’s house on Oct. 1. When police arrived, the caller was in his garage with loud music playing and his own dog was barking. He was advised not to use 911 for non-emergencies.

The next day two dogs were at large in Shorewood; police talked to the owner about maintaining control of the dogs. A dog was reported at large four days later in Shorewood; the area was canvassed with negative results.

There were two reports regarding raccoons. On Oct. 4, police put down an injured raccoon in the Heights; on the 5th, police helped to release a raccoon caught in a trap in Silver Beach.

Aided cases

A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported one person to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital on Oct. 1.

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A summons was issued on Oct. 9 to Matthew D. Arthur of Riverhead for unlicensed operation of a vehicle following an accident on North Menantic Road.

Mr. Arthur was driving northbound on North Menantic Road when his front driver’s-side wheel and tire came off, causing the vehicle to swerve off the roadway and hit an electrical pole. Although there was minor damage to the pole, the vehicle sustained more than $1,000 in damage to the front drivers-side wheel assembly and the front passenger-side wheel. The vehicle had to be towed.

Police conducted 11 traffic stops in the Center, Menantic and the Heights on Oct. 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13, resulting in six warnings and one summons. Three radar enforcement stops in the Heights and Center on Oct. 8 and 10 yielded one ticket and two warnings, and distracted driving enforcement was conducted five times in the Center on Oct. 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 with three warnings.

Cezary Kropiwnicki of Southampton was ticketed on New York Avenue on Oct. 10 for speeding – 33 miles per hour in a 25-mph-zone. The same day, Kiel Edward A. Delrosario of Flushing was given a summons on North Ferry Road for driving with no or inadequate brake lights.

Accidents

Leslie A. Feldman of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space on Jaspa Road when her vehicle hit a parked car across the roadway owned by Terrance Martin, Inc. of Cutchogue. There was more than $1,000 in damage to each vehicle: the rear passenger-side of Ms. Feldman’s vehicle and the rear driver’s-side of the parked vehicle.

Other reports

On Oct. 10 a caller reported that three people had removed a vehicle from a South Ferry Hills location; police subsequently located the vehicle.

A downed tree limb on a Center roadway on Oct. 10 and another on Oct. 11 in West Neck were removed by police and the Highway Department was notified.

A caller observed a boat adrift in Dering Harbor on Oct. 10; the Yacht Club was contacted, the boat secured and the owner notified. On the 12th, police were notified that a boat appeared to be sinking at its mooring in West Neck Creek. Police reported that the boat seemed to be floating normally.

A caller told police on Oct. 10 about receiving a $100 counterfeit bill.

A complainant came into police headquarters on Oct. 12 to report on earlier harassment incidents. Police were told on Oct. 12 that an order of protection was being violated. The report was not substantiated.

While on night patrol on Oct. 13, an officer noticed a vehicle parked in the American Legion parking lot with its interior lights on. The occupant was playing Pokemon Go.

Also on Oct. 13, police responded to a call that someone was taking photos on a Center property.

A fire was reported on a Center residential property on Oct. 13. Police found a controlled burn of small logs.

Police investigated a report about an unknown person in the backyard of a Center caller on Oct. 13 with negative results.

Police received a complaint on Oct. 14 from a deli in West Neck that a couple had called three times from a blocked telephone number, placed an order and failed to pick it up. The caller was advised not to take orders from blocked callers or to request payment in advance.

In five other incidents during the week, police opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside; helped a resident with a problem in the home; and responded to three lost and found cases.

Animal incidents

Dogs at large were reported in the Center and Hay Beach on four occasions. In one case, police returned the dog to the owner; in two others, police assisted the owner in gaining control of the dog, and a dog was returned to its owner before police arrived. The fourth dog was located by police but took off into Sachems Woods.

An injured deer on the side of a Center roadway was put down by police, and a dead deer reported on a resident’s basement steps was removed.

Alarms

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded on Oct. 10 to a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence. Gaining entry through an unlocked sliding door, they found a CO reading in the basement, probably caused by high winds pushing air down the chimney and through an oil/gas burner. The alarm was disabled and homeowner advised.

The next day a fire alarm at a Silver Beach residence was activated when the owner removed the old batteries. The fire chief ruled it a false alarm. The same day, another false alarm was activated when a caretaker set a residential alarm without notifying the owner.

The SIFD responded to a fire alarm in the Center on Oct. 13 caused by oven smoke; the oven was turned off and the area ventilated.

Oven smoke also caused another fire alarm to go off that day in the Center; the SIFD cleared the smoke out with an industrial fan.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported to transport four patients to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital on Oct. 8, 10 and 13.

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ARREST
Following a police investigation regarding a dispute, Mark E. Mobius, 49, of Shelter Island was arrested on Oct. 15 at 10:49 p.m. and charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree. He was held overnight, arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, released on his own recognizance and instructed to return to court at a later date.

SUMMONS
Mark D. Avery of Syosset was ticketed on Oct. 18 on Thomas Avenue for driving with a suspended/revoked registration.

STORM REPORTS
High winds on Oct. 17, and continuing on Oct. 18, brought down entire trees and tree limbs throughout the Island blocking roadways and causing property damage.

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to at least four reported cases of arcing, sparking wires. Nineteen storm-related incidents were reported during the two-day period. PSEG and Cablevision were notified and responded as needed, and the Police and Highway departments cleared roadways.

One power outage was noted and high tides caused roadway flooding in West Neck. Two boats were washed up in Silver Beach and one reported sinking in the Center.

OTHER INCIDENTS
A Center caller reported an unknown suspect running through the yard on Oct. 15. An officer canvassed the area with negative results.

Dogs at large were reported in Menantic, Hay Beach and the Center on Oct. 16, 18 and 21 respectively. All were returned to their owners.

For the fifth time in a week, the employee of a West Neck business reported on Oct. 17 that a caller had ordered food from a business and failed to pick it up.

Police responded to a caller’s report of a domestic problem on Oct. 18. A caller also reported on that day that property had been removed from his garage; he said he would not press criminal charges if the missing item was returned.

An employee of North Ferry Company told police on Oct. 18 that there was an intoxicated person in the ferry’s passenger cabin. The person refused medical attention and was escorted by an officer to the Greenport ferry terminal.

Police advised the caller who made two 911 calls on Oct. 18 not to use that number again unless there was an emergency.

Also on the 18th, an anonymous caller reported hitting a deer on South Menantic Road. There was no damage to the vehicle but the deer was injured. When police arrived, both the driver and deer had left the area.

A Silver Beach resident told police on Oct. 19 about illegal dumping in the vicinity.

Police received a call on Oct. 19 from a motorist who observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of a Center roadway; the driver appeared to be disoriented. The area was searched with negative results.

An officer on patrol on Oct. 19 in the Heights observed people fishing on HPOC private beach property. They left without incident. The area will be reposted with no fishing and no trespassing signs.

On Oct. 20, a passing motorist reported a transformer fire and downed wires in West Neck. Rain extinguished the fire but police did traffic control until PSEG arrived.

An officer conducted a D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education ) program on opioids and prescription drugs for 10th graders at the Shelter Island School on Oct. 21.

During the week, police made 12 traffic and radar stops and conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center, West Neck and South Ferry, resulting in five warnings.

ALARMS
Seven alarms were set off during the week — three residential alarms in Westmoreland, South Ferry and Ram Island. One was caused by an incorrect pass code; the premises of the other two were secure. A burglary alarm in South Ferry was accidentally set off.

The SIFD responded to two carbon monoxide alarms in the pool house of a Ram Island home and the basement of a Hay Beach residence. The first was caused by a power outage; the second was checked with negative results. The SIFD also responded to a fire alarm at Mashomack and determined that the problem was caused by a faulty smoke detector head.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Oct. 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21.

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An accident on Ram Island on Oct. 22 resulted in four tickets and some property damage for the driver, Dennis W. Smith of Shelter Island. Mr. Smith was driving south on South Ram Island Drive when his vehicle left the lane, collided with a tree on the east side of the road, then spun around, rolling onto the passenger side. Mr. Smith left the scene, but later told police that a deer had run onto the roadway.

There was over $1,000 in damage to the driver’s side panel and the rear of the passenger’s side, as well as damage to the tree. The vehicle had to be towed.

Mr. Smith was issued summonses for moving from the lane unsafely, driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent, failing to keep to the right and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage involved.

Luis M. Munoz-Rodriguez of East Hampton was ticketed on Oct. 26 on Ram Island Drive for driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent, making an improper or unsafe turn without signaling and failure to keep right.

Also on the 26th, Lori M. Kimmelmann of Shelter Island was given a summons on South Menantic Road for driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

Eleven distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops were conducted during the week on Oct. 22, 23, 24, 25 and 28 in the Center, Ram Island, West Neck and the Heights, resulting in four tickets and four warnings.

Other reports
Shelter Island police officers served order of protection papers to a person on Oct. 22 at the request of the Suffolk County Police Department.

The next day a caller told police about concerns regarding a possible case of fraud.

Two automatic alarms were set off on Oct. 23, both in Hay Beach. In one case, a caller reported that a neighbor had heard the alarm; police and the caretaker searched the residence with negative results. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to the second, a fire alarm, and could find no reason why it was activated.

A caller told police on Oct. 24 that a person was hunting close to a 4-poster located in the Center.

An officer located the hunter, found his credentials in order and explained the restrictions about hunting in the vicinity of the unit. The hunter moved farther away and resumed hunting.

Also on the 24th, police were asked to provide assistance in retrieving property in the Center.

Police received a report on Oct. 25 about previous domestic disputes.

An officer checked the fishing licenses for three groups of fishermen on Ram Island on Oct. 26. All the licenses were valid and no violations were noted.

A caller reported an incident regarding a neighbor dispute in Hay Beach on Oct. 26. Also on that day, a resident called the police about a garbage truck picking up trash on a Center property without the owner’s knowledge or permission. Police subsequently found out the driver had made the pick-up at the wrong residence by mistake.

A caller informed police that her vehicle had broken down and was blocking a Center driveway on Oct. 27; a tow truck was on its way.

A tree blocking a roadway in Shorewood was reported on the 27th; it was removed by the Highway Department.

That day, a West Neck caller said a light was on in a neighbor’s home. Police searched the residence and there was no sign of any criminal activity.

In other incidents during the week, an officer conducted DARE programs (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) for the 6th and 10th grades, as well as a special briefing for the 8th grade’s Disney trip.
Police opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside and helped a motorist with a flat tire.

Animal incidents
Barking dogs were reported in the Center on Oct. 22 and 25; police were at the two locations for 20 minutes and observed no violations of the town code.

Dogs at large were reported in the Center, Cartwright and Silver Beach on Oct. 22, 24 and 28. Two dogs were returned to their owners by officers; one was gone when police arrived and one returned to its home after escaping from a hole in the fence. One Center owner reported a lost dog; police searched with negative results.

Two injured deer were reported on Oct. 23 and 25; they were put down by police.
On Oct. 24, horses were seen loose in the Center; a passing motorist corralled the horses and returned them to the owner.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three patients to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Oct. 23, 25 and 26.

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James S. Lenzer, 58, of Shelter Island, was arrested by Shelter Island Police at 9:06 p.m. Thursday, and charged with driving while intoxicated, “operating with open alcohol,” and resisting arrest, according to the police.

The police said that “subsequent to a traffic stop and subsequent investigation, after receiving a complaint that Mr. Lenzer was operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition,” he was arrested on the above charges, held overnight and arraigned in Shelter Island justice Court.

Mr. Lenzer was released without bail and ordered to return to court at a later date, police said.

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At 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, the Shelter Island Police Department responded to a “911 hang up call” in the Longview area, police said.

When officers arrived, they called in the Shelter Island Fire Department to confront a fire on the side of a house.

“Prior to the arrival of the police and fire department, the homeowner had begun fire suppression with a garden hose, and the Fire Department extinguished any remaining fire,” police said.

An investigation, police said, found that an “unattended candle, which had been lit earlier in the evening, and recovered at the point of origin, could not be eliminated as the cause of the fire.”

There were no reported injuries to the two people at the house, or to first responders, according to the police, and the department stated: “This fire investigation has been re-classified to closed, accidental, and non-criminal.”

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Raymond J. Gonzales, 50, of Shelter Island was stopped by police on Manwaring Road on Nov. 7 for driving a vehicle with a broken windshield. Following an investigation, he was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana, issued a field appearance ticket and instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

The next day, police stopped John G. Barrett, 62, of Shelter Island on South Ferry Road for driving a vehicle with less than two headlights. He was subsequently issued a field appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana, released on his own recognizance and told to appear in Justice Court at a future date.

Tickets

Saharat Nikornpan of Island Park was ticketed on South Ferry Road on Nov. 5 for driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

On Nov. 8, Wilber A. Hernandez Leon of Manorville was given a summons on South Ferry Road for operating a vehicle while using with a portable electronic device.

Sixteen distracted driving enforcement and traffic stops were conducted every day between Nov. 5 and 11 in the Center, West Neck and the Heights, resulting in nine warnings and the two tickets above.

Accidents

Lawrence J. Bressler Jr. of East Hampton and Matthew M. Burmeister of Shirley had both driven on board a South Ferry boat on Nov. 6. The motion when the boat was docking caused Mr. Bressler’s vehicle to roll into the rear bumper of Mr. Burmeister’s vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage to his vehicle and also damage to the front end of Mr. Bressler’s.

Other reports

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) investigated two reports of fires during the week. On Nov. 6, the SIFD responded to a structure fire on the side of a Longview residence. Before police and the SIFD arrived, the homeowner had started to put out the fire with a garden hose; the remaining fire was extinguished by the SIFD. An unattended, previously lit candle was recovered at the site and could not be ruled out as the cause of the fire. The fire was classified as accidental and non-criminal. There were no reported injuries to the two residents or responding firefighters. (The Reporter posted this incident on our website on Nov. 6.)

On Nov. 8, a Hay Beach caller told police that sparks and smoke were coming from a surge protector in the basement. The SIFD responded and determined that a short in the electrical system was causing the problem.

An officer on patrol saw a disabled vehicle in the middle of a roadway on Nov. 5 and conducted traffic until the vehicle could be towed.

Police received a complaint on Nov. 5 about hunters. It was determined that the hunters had permission to hunt on the property, which is owned by the town and Suffolk County.

A caller told police that a wire had fallen on a Center roadway on Nov. 5. The wires were not live; police moved them off the road and notified PSEG.

On Nov. 6, a patrolling officer saw a large tree limb blocking a roadway in Hay Beach. Traffic cones were set up and the Highway Department notified.

Police delivered an affidavit of trespass to a resident in Menantic on Nov. 6. A confidential investigation into a drug case was also initiated on that day.

A caller told police on Nov. 6 that while backing out of a West Neck driveway, the vehicle’s rear tire went into a ditch. A towing company responded; there was no damage to the vehicle or the property.

Police received a complaint at headquarters on Nov. 9 regarding a landlord/tenant dispute in Westmoreland.

The next day, police looked into laws pertaining to gun ownership and possession and responded to a caller’s concerns about the well-being of a relative.

On Nov. 11, a caller reported getting a call from a worker who said an unknown pickup truck was parked on her property. Police located a hunter who was tracking a deer and had the caller’s permission to be on the property.

Police received an anonymous report about a load of concrete blocking a roadway in Shorewood. Police spoke to the individual involved who said the concrete would be removed.

Alarms

A residential alarm was set off on Nov. 5 in a West Neck basement; the alarm had been left on by mistake while the house was being winterized.

The SIFD responded to three alarms on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. One was a carbon monoxide alarm set off in Menantic and ruled as a false alarm. The second, a fire alarm, in West Neck was also a false alarm, tripped by accident. A Center caller was notified by the alarm company on the 8th that a fire alarm had been activated at his residence. The SIFD found no indication of any fire.

On Nov. 11, a motion detector at the front door and in the foyer of a Silver Beach home was set off; officers checked the outside of the residence; the premises were secure.

Animal incidents

Police put down an injured deer in the Center on Nov. 7. A caller found a dog in the Center on Nov. 8; a neighbor recognized the dog and it was returned to its owner. Police searched the Center for a dog reported at large on Nov. 8 with negative results.

Also on the 8th, police removed an owl trapped in a Center home and released it outdoors.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 6, 7, 8 and 10. An aided case on Nov. 9 refused medical attention and on Nov. 9 EMS took care of another person in the home.

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Thomas P. Ritzler, 48, was arrested on Monday at 5:45 p.m. by Shelter Island Police officers and charged with two counts of second-degree assault, three counts of second-degree strangulation, and one count of criminal mischief.

Police said Mr. Ritzler’s arrest was the result of a reported domestic dispute and “conduct over several months prior to the arrest.”

Mr. Ritzler, police said, was processed at police headquarters, arraigned at Shelter Island Justice Court, and released on $10,000 cash bail. He was directed to return at a later date.

An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

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Following an investigation into a reported domestic dispute and a history of problems over several months, police arrested Thomas P. Ritzler, 48, of Shelter Island on Nov. 18 on the following felony charges: two counts of assault in the 2nd degree and three counts of strangulation in the 2nd degree. Mr. Ritzler was also charged with one count of criminal mischief – a misdemeanor.

He was processed and then arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court where he was released on $10,000 cash bail and instructed to return to court at a later date. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

Summonses
Diego R. Tarqui of East Hampton was given a ticket on North Menantic Road on Nov. 12 for driving with no/inadequate lights.

On the 13th, Robert A. Merrill of Rensselaer, N.Y. received a summons on North Cartwright road for speeding – 45 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.
Police conducted 17 traffic stops and distracted driving enforcement in the Center, Menantic, South Ferry, Cartwright, the Heights and West Neck every day between Nov. 12 and 18, resulting in two tickets and nine warnings to motorists.

Other reports
A motion alarm at a home in the Heights was set off accidentally by the caretaker on Nov. 12. That day, police investigated a possible gift card scam in West Neck.

A person visited police headquarters on Nov. 13 to complain about a tenant dispute and was advised to contact police again if the hostilities escalated.

Also on the 13th, a possible violation of an order of protection was reported.

On Nov. 14, police assisted the East Hampton Town police with the transport off-Island of an arrested person.

Police received a report on Nov. 14 about an unauthorized person hunting in Dering Harbor. An officer located the hunter who was permitted to hunt there but had parked his vehicle in the wrong location. He moved the vehicle and resumed hunting.

An anonymous caller told police on Nov. 14 about a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign in the Center. Police searched the area but the vehicle had gone.
The same day, police responded to a report of broken water pipes at a Hay Beach home. An officer gained entrance and turned off the water; there was no damage.

During the week, officers completed two training sessions off-Island: An “intoxilyzer” recertification class in Yaphank and a fourth-quarter rifle qualification.

On Nov. 15, a Center caller reported that a neighbor’s tree had fallen on her property. Also on that day, a caller requested that the police document, for information purposes, respond to an on-going complaint with a Menantic neighbor. Police also followed up on a report about a missing trailer.

A Cartwright caller told police on Nov. 16 that an unknown vehicle had pulled into the driveway at night. The lights were turned off but it did not appear that anyone had left the vehicle. An extra patrol of the area was requested. The incident was caught on video surveillance and it will be reviewed by the responding officer.

During the week police opened an investigation into a Suffolk County Crime Stoppers tip-line request. Officers checked on the well-being of two individuals, followed up on found property and unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside.

Alarms
Police responded to a burglary alarm in Hay Beach on Nov. 13 and found the building was secure. The next day, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) investigated a carbon monoxide alarm. Although there was an odor of possibly burning wires, the source was not located and it was declared a false alarm.

Also on the 14th, a neighbor reported hearing an alarm at a Menantic residence. Police found the faulty alarm in a dumpster on the property.

A Center caller on the 17th told police that the CO alarm was “chirping,” but the SIFD found no trace of carbon monoxide and stated that the sensor mechanism had expired.

Also on the 17th, an alarm company informed police that Ram Island homeowners were attempting to change batteries in the smoke detector when it was set off. This was confirmed by the SIFD.

Animal reports
Injured deer in Cartwright and the Center were put down by police on Nov. 12 and 18.

Dogs at large were reported in a Center playground and in Silver Beach on Nov. 15. Police searched the areas with negative results.

A caller reported finding a small dog in Silver Beach on Nov. 12; police returned it to the owner. A caller told police about barking dogs in Hay Beach on Nov. 14 and was concerned about their access to shelter. The dogs were not barking when police arrived and had access to the house through a dog door.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 14 and 15. On Nov. 18, a fourth patient was taken to Klenawicus field on Nov. 18 and airlifted by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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Summonses
Theresa Denara of Shelter Island was given a ticket on Nov. 23 for a town code violation – dogs barking for more than 20 minutes in the Hay Beach area.

Accidents
Adrian Geovanny Villa-Lituma of Torrington, Conn. was on board the South Ferry on Nov. 19. He said he thought he had put his vehicle in park and had taken his foot off the brake. The vehicle lunged over the wheel chock and into the lift gate, causing more than $1,000 damage to the front end of the vehicle and minor damage to the gate.

Christian DeDalmas of Shelter Island was driving southbound on Manhasset Road on Nov. 20 when a deer jumped over the fence onto the southbound traffic. His vehicle hit the deer and the damage to the front of the vehicle was estimated at more than $1,000.

Other reports
On Nov. 19, a caller reported a suspicious vehicle in a Westmoreland driveway. Police responded and were told the car belonged to a home cleaner.

Police opened a confidential investigation on Nov. 19. That day, a caller reported, for information purposes, receiving unwanted calls, and police followed up on a reported post on social media.

Police were informed about a phone scam on Nov. 20 — a caller pretending to be an NYPD officer in an attempt to solicit personal information.

Also on the 20th, a caller notified police he would be searching for his cat on a Center business property — in the event someone thought he was trespassing and called 911. He was advised to let the animal control officer know if the cat was not found.

An injured deer was reported in the Center on Nov. 21 but was gone when police arrived. A second deer was stuck in a fence in the Center on Nov. 23. An officer freed the deer but its hind legs were severely injured; the deer had to be put down. An anonymous caller told police on Nov. 22 that a pickup truck had hit a wild turkey and killed it. Police searched the area for both the truck and the turkey with negative results.

On Nov. 22, a complainant told police that a false report had been made to Child Protective Services.
Police on patrol on Nov. 23 noticed what appeared to be debris behind a Heights building. That day, an officer followed up on a possible violation of an order of protection.

A Menantic resident complained to police about a dispute with a contractor on Nov. 24.

Also on the 24th, a Center resident reported on the possible compromise of the caller’s social media accounts. Police were told there were sparking wires along a flag lot driveway in the Center. An officer found that the power line was bare but there were no sparks. PSEG was notified.

Between Nov. 20 and 24, police conducted 10 traffic stops and distracted driving enforcement in the Center, resulting in four warnings to motorists.

During the short week, officers had lunch with pre-K students; participated in a rifle qualification training program in West Hampton; shut off a water supply valve to stop an outdoor shower leak; responded to two lost and found reports; jump-started a vehicle; and opened a second one with the keys locked inside.

Alarms
There were six alarms during the week. On Nov. 21, a fire alarm was accidentally set off in Hay Beach by a plumber soldering pipes. The next day, a residential alarm in Silver Beach was activated; the caretaker said he had a problem with the front door sensor while setting the alarm.

The same day, a toddler hit the emergency button in the library elevator, and a residential alarm on Ram Island was set off; the caretaker forgot to disable the alarm when letting someone into the residence. Also on Nov. 22, a residential alarm at a South Ferry home was activated; police found the windows and door secure.

On Nov. 23, a commercial alarm went off at the South Ferry Company by an employee who was not aware that the alarm had been set.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov, 19, 21 and 23.

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Summonses
Amelia V. Banaag of the Bronx was stopped by police on South Ferry Road on Nov. 26 and ticketed for failure to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle. She was also given a summons for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

The next day, Adam R. Janiel of Selden was stopped on Locust Avenue for driving a vehicle with a non-transparent front windshield.

Police conducted 17 traffic and radar stops, distracted driving and DWI enforcement during the week, Nov. 26 to 28 and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2, resulting in three tickets and nine warnings.

Other reports
A caller alerted police on Nov. 26 that someone might be drinking in a parked truck in the Center. Police located the vehicle in question and found a person resolving an issue over the phone.

On that day, police were told that a person had been sitting in a vehicle parked at a dead end in Montclair for a prolonged period of time. According to the police report, the person was finishing up some paperwork.

A Center caller was concerned on Nov. 26 when someone knocked on the front door and then left. An officer canvassed the area with negative results.

Police found on Nov. 27 that a report to Child Protective Services was unfounded.

An investigation into a possible case of fraud was opened on Nov. 27.

Police received a call on the 27th that a transformer might be on fire in Hay Beach. An officer subsequently learned that the flashing lights the caller saw were part of a new system to detect lightning in the area.

On Nov. 28, police assisted Southold and Riverhead police departments in locating a missing person who was later transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for evaluation.

A complaint was received on Nov. 29 about a parked vehicle blocking access to additional parking for a Mashomack Preserve event. Police left a message for the owner to move the vehicle.

Police responded to a verbal altercation in the Center on Nov. 29.

Loud music was reported in West Neck on Nov. 30. The residence’s owners said the band playing on the porch would be finished at 1 a.m. Police responded to another call at about 1:15 a.m. and the owners had the band stop when police arrived for a second time.

Also on the 30th, a Heights caller complained about damage caused by a vehicle being driven on grass. Officers saw no damage, but advised the caller to fence off the area or post a sign that driving on the turf was not allowed.

A young person was reported riding a go cart in the Shorewood area late in the afternoon on Nov. 30. The caller was concerned about the safety of the rider and other vehicles. The area was searched with negative results.

On Dec. 1, a caller reported seeing a groundhog that was possibly sick; police responded and got advice from the animal control officer. No further action was needed.

On Dec. 2 police monitored weather situations, Island-wide, including a fallen tree and a tree limb on Ram Island and in West Neck as well as other downed limbs and flooded roads.

In other reports during the week, police opened a residence with the keys locked inside; responded to three lost and found reports; assisted a home-bound resident; jump-started a vehicle; and logged in two disabled vehicle reports.

Alarms
Residential alarms were set off in South Ferry and the Center on Nov. 25. There were problems with the alarm in one case, and the homeowner had forgotten the pass code in the second.

A burglary alarm at a Hay Beach residence was activated by mistake on Nov. 27 by a heating and cooling employee. That day, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in Hilo, set off by a faulty sensor.

The SIFD was on call on Nov. 28 for a fire alarm at a Shorewood residence, caused by logs burning too far forward in the fireplace, resulting in a lot of smoke.

A caretaker did a walk-through with a police officer at a Menantic residence after a burglary alarm was sounded on Nov. 29. No items were reported missing. Also on the 29th, a panic alarm was set off in Silver Beach; the owner said there was an apparent sensor malfunction.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four cases to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 26, 28 and Dec. 1. A fifth aided patient declined medical attention.

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