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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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

Filomon Rivera, 33, of Shelter Island was driving on North Menantic Road on October 16 when he was stopped by police for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device. He was also ticketed for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

On the same day, Christopher R. Rothar, 33, of Wading River was given a summons for speeding on New York Avenue — 40 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Roque Ochoa, 35, of Southold was given a summons on October 18 on Strawberry Lane for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Shane Thomas Hughes, 29, of Greenport was ticketed on October 18 for driving on North Ferry Road with a non-transparent front windshield and for an uninspected vehicle.

Alexandra J. Manzo, 20, of Sag Harbor was given a summons on October 18 for failure to stop at a stop sign on West Neck Road.

James D. Foley, 56, of Newbery, Florida was ticketed on North Menantic Road on October 18 for driving an unregistered vehicle.

Alexandra Monti, 23, of Shelter Island was ticketed  on October 21 on New York Avenue for failure to keep to the right and for operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked registration.

ACCIDENTS
Meghan B. Murray of Nashville, Tennessee was driving southbound on South Ferry Road on October 15 when she hit a deer that had run out in front of her vehicle. Damage to the front of her vehicle was estimated at over $1,000.

On October 16 it was reported that Curtis C. Bradford of Augusta, Maine had sideswiped a vehicle parked on Grand Avenue, owned by John J. Clements of Shelter Island, while he was making a turn onto Chase Avenue. He was not aware at the time that there had been over $1,000 in damage to the driver’s-side panel of the parked vehicle.

On October 21, a school bus driven by Isabel Baust of Center Moriches had made a right turn off South Ferry Road onto Thompson Road, causing the vehicle behind her to brake. To avoid hitting the braked vehicle, Edward L. Smyth of Shelter Island turned onto the shoulder of the road, stepped on the clutch instead of the brake and collided with the bus. There was over $1,000 in damage to the front of Mr. Smyth’s vehicle and the passenger side of the bus.

On the same day, Kenneth C. Pysher of Shelter Island was traveling northbound on Brander Parkway when he hit a deer — causing over $1,000 in damage to the front of the vehicle.

In the third deer-related accident of the week, Douglas M. Adler of Montvale, New Jersey was driving westbound on Smith Street on October 21 when a deer ran onto the roadway and collided with the vehicle, causing over $1,000 damage to the right front headlight and quarter panel of the vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
On October 15 and 16, three deer were reported injured on Center roadways. Two were gone when police arrived; one was dead on arrival.

On October 16 and 17 dead deer were reported on a West Neck roadway and a Ram Island beach; the Highway Department was notified.

An injured deer was reported in the Center on October 20; the deer was put down by police.

A small raccoon was reported stuck in a storm drain in Hay Beach on October 15. Police responded but the animal was not located.

An ATF was reported parked on a private lot in Dering Harbor on October 16 and may have been ridden on town property. Police contacted the owner who said he would show the kids the property line again.

A Harbor View caller told police on October 16 that a vehicle had been driven on the front lawn. Police located the driver who had trouble seeing roadways at night. No reimbursement is being sought for minor damage to the caller’s lawn.

On October 16, a caller reported a deer-related accident in Southold. The Southold police had advised the driver to file a preliminary report with the Shelter Island Police Department until the vehicle was available for inspection and an accident report could be issued in the proper jurisdiction.

A noise complaint was received on October 19 from a Center caller who reported that a tractor was possibly building an ATV track at 7:26 in the morning. Police found a truck being loaded with topsoil for landscaping and advised the caller that work during daylight hours was not unreasonable.

On October 19, police observed an open door on the east side of a Center building. There was no sign of any criminal activity and no further action was taken.

A petit larceny was reported in West Neck on October 20.

A caller told police on October 20 that a tree was leaning on wires on Ram Island. LIPA was notified.

A marine unit responded to a grounded sailboat off Jennings Point on October 20. SeaTow and the Coast Guard were at the scene. The boat was anchored by SeaTow, to be moved at high tide. No persons on board were injured.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two automatic fire alarms on October 16 and 17. Dust from construction set off an alarm at the Westervelt/Rea law offices in the Center, even though the alarm was taped. A residential alarm was activated in the Heights; the alarm company was notified.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Medical Emergency Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on October 15 and 16.

On October 21, a person was medevaced from Klenawicus Field to Stony Brook University Hospital by Suffolk County Police helicopter.

FILE PHOTO | This map shows both the Shelter Island and North Haven landings used by South Ferry. On the bottom is the North Haven landing and the beach to the west where Suffolk County Emergency Services officers detonated a small explosive device Monday.

Members of the Suffolk County Emergency Services detonated a small explosive  yesterday afternoon west of the South Ferry landing in North Haven.

Known as a Tovex stick, typically used in collapsing rock at jetties, the explosive was found on the beach shortly after 3:30 p.m.

“It’s nothing that would have exploded without being detonated,” South Ferry President Cliff Clark said.

The water-gel explosive is typically used rather than dynamite because it’s less toxic and is safer to transport and store.

Mr. Clark said he was told by an county police official Sunday that it might have been part of a package of sticks used to collapse rocks at a jetty in the Peconic Bay area. It likely floated and landed in debris on the beach at North Haven. Ferry staff are trained to clear such debris to avoid it floating out and impeding boat traffic. That’s what Captain John Westervelt was doing when he spied the explosive that was about 2 inches in diameter and resembled dynamite.

Mr. Clark called Shelter Island Police who in turn brought in the county’s bomb squad. Officers dug a deep hole in the sand and buried the device before detonating it, Mr. Clark said.

Officials told Mr. Clark that anyone who finds such an item should call police so the device can be properly detonated. Ferry traffic had to be stopped briefly, but there was no indication that the Tovex stick was meant to damage anything other than the purpose for which it’s designed, Mr. Clark was told.

Given the amount of work that occurs around Shelter Island, it’s plausible it could have floated free from a site where it was being professionally used, he said.

“Everybody did what they’re trained to do,” Mr. Clark said.

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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.

Stephanie J. Bucalo, 56, of Shelter Island was issued a ticket on October 24 for having a dog at large, a violation of town code.

Also on October 24, Felisa S. Elias Chaj, 36, of Easton, Pennsylvania was stopped by police while driving on Grand Avenue and ticketed for driving without a license and for visibility distorted by broken glass.

Mario Hernandes, 36, of Greenport was driving on New York Avenue on October 25 when he was given two summonses for unlicensed operation and failure to keep to the right.

Abner Castillo Sanchez, 27, Calverton was driving on Cedar Street on October 27 when he was ticketed for unlicensed operation and for having insufficient tail lamps.

On October 28, Kathleen M. Burke, 53, of Laurel was stopped by police on South Ferry Road and was ticketed for speeding — 56 mph in a 40-mph zone.

On the same day Jordan Williams, 24, of Quaker Hill, Connecticut was given a summons for not wearing a seatbelt while driving on South Ferry Road.

ACCIDENTS
Emily R. Larsen of Shelter Island was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on October 26 when she hit a deer, causing minor damage to the vehicle’s front bumper and grille.

On October 27, Richard Tarpinian of Shelter Island was driving on West Neck Road when he hit a deer that had run out onto the roadway. Police put down the deer; there was no damage to the vehicle.

Ian D. McDonald of Shelter Island hit a deer while driving northbound on Lake Drive on October 28. Police put down the deer; there was no damage to the vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
Police on patrol noticed on October 22 that a person was inside a bank in the Center after banking hours; the person was part of a cleaning crew.

On October 23, a caller reported a petit larceny — a black wooden sheep had been removed from in front of a Center residence. The property had been previously recovered and was located in a police impound container.

A Heights resident asked police to contact the Heights Property Owners Corporation about removing a large bee hive on October 24.

On October 24, police and the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a brush fire along a Ram Island roadway. The fire was caused by LIPA wires falling against a sagging tree limb, causing flaming tree debris.

The SIFD responded to an automatic carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Ram Island on October 24; there was no evidence of carbon monoxide.

A Hay Beach caller reported on October 26 that someone had gained access to the house without permission; no property was taken or destroyed. The door to the garage had been left open.

Also on October 26, a caller reported that an unknown person had attempted to gain access to a Center residence through a bilco door.

On October 28, a caller reported that a LIPA truck had stopped abruptly in front of her and turned his spotlight on her vehicle. The LIPA employee told police the caller was tailgating while he was trying to locate an electrical problem — something hit his truck and he turned his light on.

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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.

Jose D. Arias, 30, of Hampton Bays was arrested in Southampton on Saturday, November 2 at 12:47 p.m. on an active arrest warrant issued by Shelter Island Justice Court. He was in the custody of the Southampton Village Police Department on an unrelated charge. Mr. Arias was wanted for failure to appear in Justice Court on a charge of unlicensed operation.

He was arraigned in Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $200 cash bail.

ACCIDENTS
Taylor Paige Sherman of Shelter Island backed into the front of a vehicle parked in the lot of the American Legion on October 30, driven by Riley D. Willumsen of Shelter Island. There was major damage to the rear bumper, truck lid and fender of Ms. Sherman’s vehicle and a dent in the metal lower bumper of Mr. Willumsen’s.

On November 2, Sharon Gibbs of Shelter  Island was driving westbound on Bowditch Road when a deer ran out from a wooded area and hit her vehicle. There was minor damage (under $1,000) to the passenger-side front light assembly panel and front quarter panel of her vehicle.

Jane Ritzler of Shelter Island was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on November 4 when a deer ran into the passenger-side of her vehicle causing over $1,000 in damage to the right front and side.

On the same day, Loudon Wainwright of Shelter Island was traveling northbound on North Ferry Road when a deer ran into the passenger-side of his vehicle, causing minor scratches.

OTHER REPORTS
On October 29 police located the driver of a truck associated with people soliciting door to door. Police advised the driver to contact his employer about the public’s concerns for some door-to-door practices.

An anonymous caller reported on October 29 that a vehicle was swerving in and out of lane on North Ferry Road. Police located the vehicle and did not report any problems.

A Center caller reported noise coming from the area of a pool on October 29. Police responded and found a vacuum being used to suck air from a new pool liner.
An automatic burglary alarm was set off at a residence in South Ferry Hills on October 29. A door was unlocked but there was no sign of any criminal activity. There had been problems with the alarm system.

On October 30, a Menantic caller told police for informational purposes about a dispute over a work estimate; an extra patrol was requested.

Police followed up on a “suspicious vehicle” report in Silver Beach on October 31; no criminal activity was involved.

Police responded to a complaint about a shaving cream incident on Halloween night in the Center. The parents of the kids involved were advised to get in touch with each other about the incident.

On November 1, a Boston Whaler was reported washed up on shore in Menantic; it had broken away from its mooring. Police notified the owner.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on November 2.

A small white dog was reported at large in the Center on November 2. Police took the dog to the pound where it was later returned to its owner.

On November 3, a caller reported a black horse walking along South Midway Road. Police assisted the owner in retrieving the horse.

Police were told there was a hunter at a Center location on November 3. The hunter told police that he was not aware he was in a no-hunting area.

A caller told police on November 4 that someone appeared to be taking down the caller’s license plate number. No further information was available.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported a person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on October 31.

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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.

There were no arrests, tickets or accidents to report this week.

On November 5, police on patrol noticed an open burning on a Ram Island beach — with a small stack of pallets nearby. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded. The Shelter Island Police Department will follow up.

Police investigated a neighborhood dispute in the Center on November 5.

An injured deer in the West Neck area was reported anonymously on November 5. The deer was gone when police arrived.

A Menantic caller reported a problem with raccoons in the garage on November 5. She was advised to call an exterminator.

On November 6, a caller in Silver Beach reported that eight chickens and one turkey had been attacked and killed on the property.

Police received a complaint on November 6 from a Dering Harbor resident about dirt and dust fallout from landscaping on an adjacent property, which led to a verbal dispute. The caller will be notified in the future about the work to be done.

A caller reported that a person was hunting in the center of town. Police located the hunter who was hunting legally but had been seen walking home.

A caller complained about the driver of a truck, who left the South Ferry and was driving recklessly. The truck was located, but not the driver, and the employer advised about the complaint.

On November 7, a person was advised not to use a port-a-potty on private property in the Center.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at a residence in Silver Beach on November 8. The SIFD advised that it had been set off by a pesticide application.

A case of grand larceny, involving an online purchase, was reported on November 9.

A caller complained about ATVs being operated in the Center on November 9. Police checked and rechecked the area with negative results.

A downed wire in Shorewood was reported on November 9. LIPA was notified.

Police responded on November 10 to a call to remove a deer shot by illegal hunters.

A downed wire on a Center roadway was reported on November 11; the cable company was notified.

An open door at a Center location was reported on November 11; the locks had just been changed and police secured the door.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported a person to Southampton Hospital on November 6 and a second case to Eastern Long Island Hospital on November 10.

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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.

Marian R. Teodoru was driving southbound on North Midway Road on November 12 when a deer ran out of the woods and onto the roadway. Mr. Teodoro’s vehicle hit the deer, causing over $1,000 in damage to the front end of the vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A South Ferry Hills caller reported a suspicious vehicle, possibly belonging to a hunter, on November 12. Police identified the driver, who was not hunting in the area.

A web scam involving rental properties was reported to police by a South Ferry resident on November 12.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at a Center residence on November 12; there was no sign of a fire.

Also on November 12, an automatic burglary alarm was activated at a residence in the Center; it was caused by an open front door, probably blown open by high winds. Police secured all the doors.

A Silver Beach resident reported on November 13 that while walking her dog, another dog came out onto the street and attacked her dog. The dog’s owner said he would keep the dog on its own property.

On November 13, a complainant advised police, for information purposes, about a particular cellphone message.

A sea turtle “in distress” was reported on Wades Beach by a Shorewood caller on November 15. The Riverhead Foundation was advised and responded. A trail to the water’s edge was observed; the waterline was searched with negative results.

On November 16, a dead leatherback sea turtle was reported on a Mashomack Preserve beach, just south of Miss Annie’s Creek. The Riverhead Foundation was called again. It was estmated the turtle weighed 700 to 800 pounds — could not be moved, according to the police report.

A caller notified police on November 16 that two people had run out of gas for their boat and had drifted to Shelter Island’s First Causeway. Police provided an escort to the gas station.

Also on November 16, a Menantic caller reported people having a verbal argument. Police responded but there were no problems.

Police investigated possible damage to a Center building on November 17. Broken glass may have been caused by the wind; the damage was probably not caused by any criminal activity.

An automatic medical alarm was set off by accident in Tarkettle on November 17.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported a person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on November 15.

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A New York City man was arrested for driving drunk on Shelter Island Wednesday night, town police said.

Max Dobler, 51, of Manhattan was pulled over at an East End DWI Task Force checkpoint shortly before 10 p.m.

He was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court and released on $300 bail.

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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.

Alberto Arana, 47, of Hampton Bays was stopped by police while driving on North Ferry Road on November 20. He was ticketed for driving an uninspected vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
Jane Ritzler of Shelter Island reported on November 20 that she was in a rental car in the South Ferry lane when a vehicle driven by Marcella Langendal of Shelter Island rolled into the rear of her car, causing a crack in the bumper. The damage was minor, under $1,000 dollars, and no damage was reported to Ms. Langendal’s vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported a pit bull at large in the Center on November 19. The dog was gone when police arrived and the area was checked with negative results.

A broken outdoor spigot was reported at a construction site in Shorewood on November 19. Police turned off the switch to the water pump.

An automatic fire alarm was activated at a residence in the Center on November 19. Construction workers had set off the alarm, and the Fire Department’s response was called off by a SIFD chief.

A burglary alarm went off at a home in Silver Beach on November 19; repairs set off the alarm.

A caller told police on November 20 that trash was being dumped in the resident’s private dumpster.

A chimney cleaning company activated a burglary alarm on November 20 at a Silver Beach home. The resident requested no police response to any alarm in the future and was advised to work out that issue with the alarm company.

Also on the 20th, the SIFD extinguished a boat fire at the Tiki Bar at the Island Boatyard.

The Village of Dering Harbor reported a phone line problem on November 21. Verizon responded and the problem was corrected that day.

Police advised two people about eviction proceedings on November 21 at police headquarters.

On November 22, a caller reported that there were derelict rowboats piled up at a town landing in Silver Beach. Police put two boats in the impound lot; a third was taken to the town landfill.

A Longview caller told police on November 22 that two men were hunting on posted property. Police determined they were hunting in Westmoreland as part of the town’s Deer Management Program.

A downed tree limb blocked a Center roadway on November 24; the Highway Department was notified.

A boat was reported washed up on shore on November 24 due to high winds; the owner was notified.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on November 20 and 22.

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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.

As a result of an investigation, Michael E. Lafreniere, 26, of Riverhead was arrested on Friday, December 6 at about 8:30 p.m. and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was released on station house bail of $500 and given an appearance ticket for a later date in Shelter Island Justice Court.

According to the police, notice of Mr. Lafreniere’s arrest was released several days later, following verification of a drug analysis.

SUMMONSES
Jorge Mario Ambrocio Tusil, 27, of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on December 10 when he was stopped and ticketed for driving without headlights during conditions of poor visibility. He was subsequently ticketed for driving without a license.

On December 12, Bruno D. Laurentino, 31, of Bel Air Harbor, Maryland was ticketed on South Ferry Road for having an obstructed view on the driver’s side.

Roel Miguel, 35, of Brentwood was given three summonses on North Ferry Road on December 16 for unlicensed operation and having inadequate brake lights and tail lamps.

ACCIDENTS
Linda D. Cass of Shelter Island told police she was driving eastbound on West Neck Road on December 12 when a deer ran out from the golf course and into the front of her vehicle. The deer fell but then ran into a wooded area. There was no damage to the vehicle and no sign of an injured deer.

Also on December 12, Douglas J. Williams of Sag Harbor was driving southbound on Grand Avenue when a deer ran out onto the roadway, hitting the driver’s-side fender and going up onto the hood and windshield. Damage to all three areas was estimated at over $1,000.

On December 13, while attempting to park on Grand Avenue, Lee A. Johnson of East Hampton hit a parked vehicle belonging to Susan C. Cincotta of Shelter Island. There was minor damage to the left front  bumper of Ms. Cincotta’s vehicle and no damage to Mr. Johnson’s.

Annmarie Seddio of Shelter Island was traveling northbound on Stearns Point Road on December 14 when she slid on the snow- and ice-covered roadway on a curve and hit a LIPA pole. Damage to the front end of the vehicle was estimated at over $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller was advised on December 10 to notify police in the event of any problems with an order of protection.

Police investigated a caller’s report on December 10 that someone may have entered the basement through a Bilco door. Police checked the basement and there were no missing items. Police also walked the perimeter of the house and property with no sign of anyone.

A call about the smell of propane outside a West Neck residence was received on December 12. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded and did not locate the source of the smell but noted that the underground tank was low on propane.

On December 12, a South Ferry Hills caller reported a school bus driver traveling erratically and going through stop signs. The area was monitored the next day; no violations were noted.

On December 13, police investigated a Hay Beach resident’s problem with a phone that was defaulting to 911.

A caller told police on December 13 that a gunshot was heard in Menantic and then canvassed the area, locating three pickup trucks.

Police investigated and saw a shotgun in plain view in one of the trucks. The owner told police he would never shoot into a frozen field with houses behind it.

Police were advised by a caller on December 14 that a truck was being raced in and out of a driveway in the Center. Police located two youths and told them to refrain; the parents were also notified.

An anonymous caller reported on December 14 that a downed limb was entangled with LIPA wires. The Shelter Island Highway Department and LIPA were notified.

Police informed the town, Dering Harbor and Heights highway departments about hazardous roadways on December 14.

Hunters were reported behind a Hilo residence on December 15. Police located the hunter and advised him to refrain from going on private property.

A boat had either been abandoned or washed ashore in West Neck, a caller told  police on December 16.

On the same day, police advised a complainant in Menantic that a problem of property ownership was civil in nature and should be referred to legal counsel. According to the incident report, if there was an active dispute on the premises, the police should be called.

Two medical alerts were set off at homes in Menantic and Shorewood on December 10. One was set off accidentally. Police assisted a resident in the second incident; there were no injuries.

Three burglary alarms were activated at homes in the Center, Dering Harbor and the Heights on December 12, 13 and 14 respectively. No criminal activity was evident; high winds may possibly have set off the alarms in two cases.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in West Neck; the findings were negative.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported one individual to Eastern Long Island Hospital on December 15.

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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.

Donald Di Costanzo, 51, of Shelter Island was driving on Manwaring Road on Thursday, December 26 at about 8:40 a.m. when he was stopped  by police for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree. He was also charged with issuing a bad check. Mr. Di Costanzo was wanted on a bench warrant issued by Suffolk County’s First District Court. He was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and was remanded to Suffolk County jail on bail set at $1,000.

ACCIDENTS
Bernard E. Jacob of Shelter Island was pulling into a parking space in front of the Heights post office on December 21 when  he accidentally hit the rear of a vehicle ownedby Karen Comneck of Shelter Island. There was minor damage to the bumper cover of Ms. Comneck’s vehicle.

On December 23, Katherine Gadomski of Greenport told police she was parked at the Medical Center when her vehicle was struck by a UPS truck driven by Robert A. Antici of Sound Beach. Damage was estimated at over $1,000. Mr. Antici reported the accident to Ms. Gadomski.

Douglas Borge of Bridgehampton was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on December 24 when a deer ran in front of his vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage to the front passenger side.

On December 25, John R. D’Amato of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Menantic Road when a deer ran out in front of his vehicle, hitting the vehicle and causing over $1,000 in damage to the front left bumper.

Michael J. Russo of Hollis was traveling north on North Ferry Road on December 28 when a deer ran in front of his vehicle. The deer was hit, and damage to the front bumper, grille, hood and both front quarter panels was estimated at over $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
Two Silver Beach residents reported hearing gunshots on December 17 in the area of West Neck Creek. Police advised the callers that according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, it was legal to hunt waterfowl in season — November 28 through January 26. Another call in the West Neck area and one from a Center resident were received on December 21, also reporting gunshots.

Gunshots were reported in the beach area of Shorewood on December 22; the area was checked with negative results.

On December 28, gunshots were heard in the Menantic area. Several duck hunters were located in the area of West Neck Harbor and no problems were noted. Responding to a call on the same day, police located a hunter in Silver Beach, shooting waterfowl over water. According to the DEC, he was not subject  to distance limitations.

Police notified town, Heights and Dering Harbor highway personnel about icy road conditions, Island-wide, on December 17 and again on December 18.

A Hay Beach caller reported smoke and the smell of gas in the residence on December 18. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded; a furnace malfunction had caused a puff-back.

A boat was reported sinking off Silver Beach on December 19; the boat was moved to a safe location.

Police opened a confidential investigation into drugs on December 19.

On December 20, a caller reported receiving a bad check.

A caller told police for information purposes on December 20 that a neighbor’s tree was leaning over his fence; he was concerned that if the tree fell, it would cause damage to the fence.

A dog was reported at large in the Center on December 22; police patrolled the area with negative results. On the same day, a caller told police about a dog loose in the South Ferry area; the dog was returned to its owner.

A dog at large in West Neck was reported on December 29 but was gone when police arrived. The caller was able to contact the owner and return the dog.

On December 22 police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts.

A case of criminal mischief — spray paint on a stockade fence in the Center — was reported  on December 22.

Police responded to a dispute in the Cartwright area on December 23.

A case of petit larceny in Hay Beach was reported on December 23 and a case of criminal mischief in the Center on December 24.

On December 25, a Silver Beach caller reported that a 25-foot sailboat was beached between docks off of East Brander Parkway.

In response to a call on December 25, police spoke to a person at the North Ferry Terminal building who appeared to be homeless. According to the police blotter, he was looking for shelter in a church. Police advised him to return to Greenport and gave him the name of a church that might be able to provide food and shelter.

On December 26, a complainant reported receiving disturbing phone calls. Police contacted the person making the calls, who said he and friends were playing a prank. The person was advised to refrain from doing so in the future.

A caretaker told police on December 27 that a vehicle was parked in the driveway without the homeowner’s knowledge. Police followed up with the owner of the vehicle.

An injured deer in West Neck was put down by police on December 29. On the same day, a caller reported an injured deer in his Center yard, hit with an arrow. Police located the deer but it was not in a location that was safe for shooting the deer. It ran off when approached.

A fire alarm at the Shelter Island School was set off accidentally on December 18. A motion sensor in a South Ferry Hills kitchen set off a burglary alarm on December 18. There was no sign of any criminal activity.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a residence in Dering Harbor on December 27. Painters were sanding, which set off the alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on December 18, 25 and 29.

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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.

ACCIDENTS
John P. Monaghan of Shelter Island was driving eastbound on Winthrop Road on January 6 when a deer ran into the front of his vehicle. Damage to the front bumper and hood of the vehicle was estimated at over $1,000. The deer was killed in the accident.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported a case of harassment on December 30 and was subsequently advised that the complaint was non-criminal in nature.

A caller reported on December 30 that there was a dumpster parked on a Center roadway. The owner was asked by police to move the dumpster but he said he owned the property and did not want to relocate the dumpster.

On December 30, an anonymous caller told police that a driver in the vicinity of the North Ferry was drinking beer. The area was canvassed with negative results.

Police received a call on December 31 that a tractor trailer had pulled down an electric line in the Heights. LIPA was notified.

Police on patrol on January 1 noticed a large pool of water/ice at a Center location. Water was found running out of an exterior open faucet. The faucet was closed and the tenant notified.

A dead deer was reported in Silver Beach on January 1.

An injured deer was reported in Hay Beach on January 3, but was gone when police arrived.

An injured deer reported in Menantic on January 6 was dead when police arrived.

Police notified highway staff in the town, the Village of Dering Harbor and the Heights about Island-wide hazardous roadways on January 2.

On January 4 a caller reported a fire in the wall of a Center residence. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded; the fire was in the chimney of a wood-burning stove.

A dog at large in the Center was reported on January 4. Police returned the dog to its owner.

A caller told police on January 4 that people were hunting illegally in Silver Beach. The hunters told police they thought the shotgun season started January 1, not January 6, which was this year’s date. They were advised to leave the property.

Police responded to a verbal altercation in the Heights on January 4.

A confidential investigation into drugs was opened on January 6.

Also on January 6, a caller told police some individuals were attempting to force their way into a building in the Center. The report was unfounded.

AUTOMATIC ALARMS
The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to three fire alarms at residences in Hay Beach, Dering Harbor and the Heights on December 30 and January 3 and 5 respectively. One was set off by food burning in the kitchen, a second was activated by a worker who was sanding and a third alarm was caused when sheetrock was removed in a bathroom.

Three burglary alarms went off at homes in Hay Beach and the Center on December 31 and January 3. A system failure may have caused one; exhaust from a propane furnace may have caused a second; and the alarm at a third residence, under construction, could have been activated by high winds.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on December 30 and January 2 and 5. A team responded to an aided case on December 31 but further medical attention and transportation to ELIH was refused.

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The Shelter Island Police Department has arrested three Island residents on drug and weapons charges.

After an investigation into a marijuana growing operation, officers with a court-ordered search warrant arrested Beverley Pelletier, 65, of  West Neck Road, at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday for unlawful possession of marijuana. Also arrested were Maximilian K. Pelletier, 20, of Shelter Island, who was charged with marijuana possession as well as the unlawful possession of a weapon, and Adam Thilberg, 20, of Shelter Island, who was arrested for criminal possession of marijuana.

The police confiscated marijuana plants and “related paraphernalia,” the department said in a statement.

Mr. Pelletier was released on $200 bail and issued an appearance ticket to appear in court at a later date. Ms. Pelletier and Mr. Thilberg were released on their own recognizance and directed to appear in court to face the charges.

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The following is a list of court cases adjudicated at the November 18 session of Shelter Island Justice Court. The reports are compiled from information provided to the Reporter by the Court. Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt was on the bench for this session.

Abner Castillo Sanchez of Calverton was fined $75 plus a state surcharge of $93 for driving without a license. A taillight violation was dismissed.

Mario Hernandes of Greenport was fined $75 plus $93 for unlicensed driving. A charge of failure to keep to the right was dismissed.

Eric J. Koszalka of Shelter Island was fined $500 plus $400 for driving while intoxicated. He received a one-year conditional discharge and was assigned an ignition interlock device. Mr. Koszalka’s license was revoked for six months.

Alexandra J. Manzo of Sag Harbor was fined $25 plus $63 for an equipment violation, reduced from a stop sign violation.
Danane J. Porch of Bayonne, New Jersey was fined $100 plus $85 for a cellphone violation. A charge of driving without an inspection certificate was dismissed.

Jordan Williams of Quaker Hill, Connecticut was fined $25 plus $93 for a seatbelt violation.

Eitan Z. Goldman of New Rochelle was fined $100 for operating a boat near a swimming area.

Four defendants failed to appear in court. Eighteen cases were adjourned until later dates on the court’s calendar — 17 at the request of the defendants and one at the court’s request.

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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.

ACCIDENTS
Elizabeth D. Huttman of Shelter Island was backing out of a space in the Presbyterian Church parking lot on North Ferry Road on January 16 when she hit a parked car belonging to Kathleen M. Earley of Shelter Island. Damage to the right rear of Ms. Huttman’s vehicle and the right front of Ms. Earley’s vehicle was estimated at over $1,000.

Also on January 16, Marilyn A. Politi of Sag Harbor was driving southbound on South Ferry Road when a deer ran out onto the roadway, hitting the vehicle. There was no damage and the deer ran off into the woods.

On January 17, Jean Lawless of Shelter Island told police that she was driving east on Ram Island Drive when she was momentarily blinded by the sun. The side-view mirror on the passenger side of her vehicle hit the side-view mirror on the driver’s side of a vehicle belonging to Richard A. Clark of Shelter Island, which was parked along the side of the road. Damage was estimated at over $1,000.

Roni King of Shelter Island was traveling southbound on South Ferry Road on January 20 when a deer ran into the front of her vehicle, causing under $1,000 in damage.

OTHER REPORTS
On January 14, a caller reported pot holes at the intersection of Smith and School streets. Police notified the Shelter Island Highway Department.

Police alerted the town, Heights and Village of Dering Harbor highway staff to icy road conditions on January 15.

Police responded to a January 15 request for an extra patrol of town property in the Center.

On January 16, police investigated a call regarding a bike being taken from a bike rack in the Center. The person involved had permission to use the bike.

Police received a complaint from a South Ferry caller on January 17 that a vehicle was blocking visibility. The owner of the vehicle was advised to move it.

Police received a report on January 17 that water was running down the driveway of a Hay Beach residence. The water supply was shut off but there was substantial interior damage according to the police report.

On January 17, police stopped a person operating a motor scooter in the Center with a passenger who was not wearing a helmet. The driver did not have a license and a relative took the scooter back to the residence.

Police reported numerous incidents of graffiti at the Wades Beach bath house on January 18.

On the same day, graffiti was also reported on a roadway in Silver Beach.

On January 18, a Menantic resident reported finding a window open and seeing what may have been a flashlight in the woods. Police checked for footprints and fingerprints and also canvassed the property and surrounding woods with negative results.

Police responded to a report of a missing bicycle on January 20. The bike was subsequently located; no criminal activity was involved.

ALARMS
Five residential burglary alarms were set off on January 16, 17, 18 and 19 in Hay Beach, South Ferry Hills and the Heights. One was at a residence under construction and the premises were secure; a second was activated when a person entered the residence without knowing the code; another may have been caused by an Island-wide “power flash.” A malfunctioning alarm was responsible for one activation and another may have been caused by workers on the site. A burglary alarm was also activated at the North Ferry building while it was being cleaned and may have been set off by an alarm malfunction.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an alarm at a Shorewood residence on January 18. There was no fire and the alarm system may have been defective.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 16, 17 and 20.

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Police Officer Anthony Rando, right,receives a plaque from Police Chief Jim Read as Officer of the Year January 25 at the Vineyard Caterers in Aquebogue.

Shelter Island Police Officer Anthony Rando was honored Friday as the department’s Officer of the Year for making an instinctive call that likely saved a local woman’s life.

“His selfless dedication to the town of Shelter Island, and his willingness to take the extra step for the citizens he serves is exactly what each of us would expect from a police officer,” said Police Chief James Read.

On August 1 last year, Mr. Rando — a three-year veteran of the department — was responding to what appeared to be a “typical” rescue call for a woman who had fallen, Chief Read said. But the victim had a tube running from her brain to her stomach due to a neurological issue and unknown to Mr. Rando.

Before he arrived on the scene, Mr. Rando called for rescue backup, sensing that something was amiss. Rescue workers said had he not called for backup, the woman may have become seriously injured.

“Officer Rando is also at or near the top of the department for arrests, cases and traffic tickets,” Chief  Read said. “His energy, enthusiasm and consistent professional demeanor are contagious to our department.”

Mr. Rando received his plaque at the event held at the Vineyard Caterers in Aquebogue.

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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.

Alvin V. Marfa, 25, of Vineland, New Jersey was driving on North Ferry Road on January 24 when he was ticketed by police for having insufficient taillights.

ACCIDENTS
William P. Rowland of Shelter Island told police that he was driving on Sunnyside Avenue in the Heights on January 25 when the vehicle behind him, driven by Georgia Tsismenakis of Shelter Island, slid on the snow and ice on the roadway, even though she was driving slowly, and hit his vehicle. There was under $1,000 in damage to the headlight, grille and license plate of Ms. Tsismenakis’ vehicle and no damage to Mr. Rowland’s vehicle.

On January 27, Barrie Allen of New York City was driving northbound on South Ferry Road when a deer ran into the front bumper and quarter panel on the driver’s side of her vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage. Police had to put the deer down.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported on January 21 that a person was operating a tractor without lights on a Center roadway. Police located the driver who was advised not to drive the tractor on a public road without proper lighting.

Police received a call about an intoxicated person walking in the Heights during blizzard conditions on January 21. Police searched the area with negative results.

Police conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on January 24. There were no problems.

On January 25, police notified highway staff in the town, Heights and Dering Harbor about hazardous road conditions.

A Montclair resident reported on January 26 that hunters on Montclair Point may be taking more than the limit and shooting over houses. Police checked on three hunters; all were licensed and no problems were noted.

On January 26, a Ram Island resident reported that a deer was trapped inside a fenced tennis court. The deer’s legs were paralyzed and had to be put down by police.

Police received a report of a barking dog in Hay Beach on January 26; the dog could not be located.

On January 27, police followed up on a South Ferry Hills report of harassment.

A caller reported a case of burglary in Silver Beach on January 27.

A burglary alarm was set off at a residence in the Center on January 25. It was activated by accident by the caretaker, who was unable to cancel the alarm.

A carbon monoxide alarm was activated at a home in South Ferry Hills on January 26. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded; no sign of carbon monoxide was detected.

Among other cases during the week, police helped dig out a resident’s vehicle, participated in ice rescue training with the SIFD, conducted DARE programs at the Shelter Island School; unlocked a vehicle with the key inside, performed extra patrols and were on call at Justice Court.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 21, 23 and 27. A team responded to an aided case call on January 22 but medical attention was not required.

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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.

Gwendolyn A. Case, 57, of Shelter Island was arrested on Monday, February 3 at 3 p.m. and charged with harassment in the 2nd degree. She was released on her own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

ACCIDENTS
Joseph L. Denny of Shelter Island was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on January 28 when a deer ran into the front passenger-side of his vehicle. Damage was estimated at under $1,000. Police had to put down the deer.

On January 29, Quinn J. Hundgen of Shelter Island was driving southbound on New York Avenue when his vehicle slid due to the icy, snow-covered road and hit a utility pole. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at over $1,000; there was little or no damage to the pole and no injuries.

Also on January 29, Darrin C. Binder of Shelter Island hit a deer while driving southbound on South Midway Road. There was over $1,000 in damage to the front of his vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A dog was reported at large on a West Neck roadway on January 28. The dog warden was notified and police returned the dog to its owner.

An at-large dog in the Center was reported on February 3; police searched the area with negative results.

On January 28, gun shots were reported in the Center. Police located two hunters who had just shot two deer.

On January 28 and February 3, town, Heights and Dering Harbor highway staff were notified of hazardous road conditions.

A caller reported receiving a harassing voice mail on January 29. Police determined that the voice mail message did not meet the criteria for harassment but the person was advised to cease making disturbing calls.

Police on patrol saw an open garage door on a Hay Beach property on January 30. The premises appeared to be secure. Police closed the door and left a message for the caretaker.

Police assisted a person stuck in a residential elevator in Hay Beach on January 30.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on January 31.

On February 1, police received a report of youths operating a vehicle without a muffler up and down a Center roadway.

Police advised the Southold Police Department about a possible kayaker in distress in an ice floe opposite Sunset Beach on February 1. The kayaker was able to free himself from the ice floe and subsequently returned to Shelter Island without incident. He was advised about the potential hazards and associated risks to himself and first responders.

ALARMS
Two burglary alarms were set off at homes in South Ferry Hills and the Center on January 28 and 30 respectively. One was set off by accident; the residence was secure at the second location.

A fire alarm was activated at a Harbor View residence  on February 1. There was no sign of smoke and the owner reported having problems with the smoke detector.

A fire chief responded to an alarm at St. Mary’s Church on February 2; the alarm was cancelled due to a faulty system.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 31.

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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.

Pierre J. Anstis, 34, of East Marion was driving on North Ferry Road on February 8 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for unlicensed operation and failure to stop at a stop sign.

OTHER REPORTS
A person reported walking around a Tarkettle property on February 4 was identified by police as an employee doing a winter check on pool equipment.

A tree fell on a power line at a residence in the Center, causing a loss of power. PSEG responded.
On February 5, police notified highway departments in the town, the Heights and Dering Harbor about icy roadways Island-wide. All three highway departments were contacted again on February 9 regarding hazardous roads.

A downed wire in the Center was reported on February 5; Cablevision was notified.

On February 6, a pit bull was reported at large in the Center; the area was checked with negative results.
Police noticed an open barn door in the Center on February 7; there was no sign of any criminal activity. Police secured the door and notified the owner.

Police responded to a domestic dispute on February 8.

A caller reported having a verbal dispute in the Center on February 8; the complainant did not wish to pursue charges.

On February 9, a person brought a dog at large into police headquarters. The owner was notified and retrieved the dog. On the same day, a white terrier mix was turned over to police headquarters and later returned to its owner.

A downed telephone wire was reported in a Center driveway on February 10. Police notified Verizon.

A Center caller told police on February 10 that there was an injured deer in the yard. The deer ran into the woods when police arrived.

Also on the 10th, a Menantic caller noticed an open window and was concerned someone was inside the building. Police searched the interior with negative results.

Among other reports, police conducted D.A.R.E. programs at the school, assisted four residents in their homes and two motorists, responded to false 911 calls, conducted extra patrols and unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside.

ALARMS
The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Shelter Island School on February 7; the school was evacuated. Thirty minutes later, the alarm went off again and the school was evacuated for a second time. There was no sign of a fire and the alarm company was notified.

Burglary alarms were activated in Hay Beach and the Center on February 8 and 10. One was set off accidentally; no reason was given for the second.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 5, 6, 8 and 9.

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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.

Edidio D. Monzon-Del Cid, 28, of Southold was driving northbound  on Grand Avenue on Friday, February 14 at 6:48 p.m., when he hit a parked car belonging to Francoise Lapostolle of Shelter Island. According to a witness, he then left the scene of the accident. He was subsequently located and arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage and driving on inadequate tires.  He was released on stationhouse bail of $250. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at over $1,000.

SUMMONSES
William Ariza, 49, of Sag Harbor was driving on South Ferry Road on February 12 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for unlicensed operation, aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

On February 15, John D. Re, 53, of East Hampton was stopped on North Ferry Road for following too closely behind another vehicle and for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Joseph C. Czerniawski, 30, of Coram was given a summons on West Neck Road on February 17 for driving with a non-transparent front windshield.

ACCIDENTS
Beth Santillo of Mattituck told police on February 11 that her vehicle was parked at the top of a steep, icy driveway on Gardiner’s Bay Drive when it started to slide down the driveway. She was able to get back into the vehicle but was unable to close the driver’s-side door until the vehicle came to a stop, and then was unable to open it. According to the police report, this was a minor accident with possible damage to the door hinge.

On February 15, Lisa M. Corbett of Shelter Island was headed southbound on Grand Avenue when she stopped to allow a fire truck driven by Liam C. Keating of Sag Harbor to proceed through the roadway, which was narrowed due to snow and ice buildup on the shoulder. The truck got too close to Ms. Keating’s vehicle and the fire pump on the side hit the rear driver’s-side quarter panel of Ms. Corbett’s vehicle; resulting in damages of over $1,000.

Shelley S. Reece of Orient told police that while she was traveling southbound on South Ferry Road on February 17, she ran off the road into a snow embankment. Her vehicle landed on its side, with damage to its passenger-side front. There was also some damage to hedges on private property. Ms. Reece was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by a Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team for observation.

OTHER REPORTS
A dog at large was reported in the Center on February 11. Police contacted the owner who retrieved the dog.

A case of petit larceny in the Center was reported to police on February 12.

A vehicle parked partially on a Shorewood roadway on February 13 was hampering snow removal. The owner was asked to move the vehicle and complied.

Police on patrol on February 13 found a large limb suspended in invasive vines over a roadway. The Shelter Island Highway Department was notified.

On February 13, a caller was advised that a landlord/tenant dispute was a civil, not a police matter.

Police notified the highway departments of the town, the Heights and Village of Dering Harbor about hazardous road conditions on February 14 and again on February 15 and 16.

A Cartwright caller told police on February 15 that the driver of a pickup truck with a plow was operating at a slow rate of speed and consuming a beverage — possibly causing a safety hazard. The driver was located; there was coffee in the cup holder and no indication of alcohol or drugs influencing the driver.

Dead deer were reported in Shorewood and the Center on February 15; the SIHD was notified.

On February 16, a caller reported receiving unwanted text messages; the sender agreed to stop sending messages.

A tree limb blocking a lane of traffic on a Shorewood roadway was reported on February 16. Police notified the highway department.

Two automatic fire alarms were activated at homes in the Center on February 11 and 13. One was set off by construction on the premises, a second was a false alarm. Three burglary alarms went off at residences in West Neck, Dering Harbor and Hay Beach on February 12, 14 and 16. One was an alarm malfunction, a second was set off by a caretaker and there was no sign of any criminal activity in the third.

Two medical alerts were activated on February 14 in Silver Beach and February 17 in the Center. In the second case, the resident was advised to use the alarm only for a medical emergency and to call the police about other concerns.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 14, 15, 16 and 17.

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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.

Christian Johnson, 48, of Shelter Island was given a summons on February 19 for having a dog at large.

On February 21, Jovanny A. Narvaez, 40, of East Hampton was given a ticket on South Ferry Road for using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Fran L. Taubman, 60, of Shelter Island was driving on South Ferry Road on February 22 when she was ticketed for failure to keep to the right.

Also on the 22nd, Juan C. Estrada, 42, of Shelter Island was stopped on Grand Avenue and given three tickets for driving with inadequate brake lights, unlicensed operation and aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

ACCIDENTS
George J. Kneeland of Shelter Island told police on February 22 that he didn’t see the vehicle belonging to Lila P. Kneeland, which was parked behind him in a driveway off Marc Street. He backed into her vehicle, causing damage estimated at over $1,000 to the rear of Mr. Kneeland’s vehicle and the driver’s-side front of Ms. Kneeland’s.

On February 23, Kevin Springer of Shelter Island reported that he was driving eastbound on Burns Road when a deer ran into the front of his vehicle. There was minor damage — under $1,000. The deer was killed in the accident.

OTHER REPORTS
On February 18 and 20, police notified the highway departments of the town, the Heights and Village of Dering Harbor about icy roadways throughout the Island.

A Center caller reported a smell of propane at a residence on February 20. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded, shut off the propane and vented the home.

A caller reported on February 21 that a large limb was blocking a lane of a West Neck roadway. The Shelter Island Highway Department was notified.

On February 22, a Rottweiler was reported at large on a Center resident’s porch. The dog sitter was contacted to take the dog home.

On February 23, a caller saw a dog at large, which earlier had been reported missing on Facebook. The owner was notified and the dog returned.

Police responded to a 911 call on February 22, which was activated by accident in the Shelter Island Library’s elevator.

Police followed up on a report of criminal trespass at a property in Menantic on February 22. An affidavit of trespass had been issued.

On February 23, police responded to a possible case of trespass in West Neck.

A caller reported a chimney fire at a Cartwright residence on February 24. The SIFD responded and found a chimney pipe blocked with creosote.

The SIFD also responded to two automatic fire alarms in Hay Beach and Tarkettle on February 18 and 20. The first was set off accidentally while work was being done in the house; the second was activated by fumes from a car being warned up.

Two burglary alarms were set off at homes in the Center on February 19 and 21. There were no problems reported in either case; a code wasn’t available in one and an open door could have caused the second.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 20, 21 and 22.