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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

Luis A. Munoz Guiracocha, 33, of Spanaway, Washington was driving on North Ferry Road on February 25 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for driving an unregistered vehicle, operating a vehicle without insurance, using a portable electronic device and moving from a lane unsafely.

On February 26, Jose A. Alarcon, 35, of Mastic was given a summons on South Ferry Road for speeding — 57 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Eugene J. Zapin, 66, of Sag Harbor was issued a ticket on February 28 on North Ferry Road for not making the proper signal.

Nanette W. Lawrenson, 59, of Shelter Island was given a summons on New York Avenue on March 2 for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

ACCIDENTS
On February 25, Dorothy A. Mundy of Shelter Island pulled into a garage on a driveway off Ram Island Drive and then left the vehicle, which had accidentally been left in reverse. The vehicle rolled backwards and the driver’s-side door hit the building, causing an estimated damage of over $1,000.

On February 25, it was reported that Esther Hunt of Shelter Island had been involved in a minor accident with Guillaume P. DeDalmas of Shelter Island on February 22. Both parties had agreed to handle the damages by themselves.

OTHER REPORTS
The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a report of a smoke-filled residence in the Center on February 25. The smoke was the result of a furnace problem.

A caller reported on February 26 that deer legs had been left on the front steps of a Village of Dering Harbor residence.

An owner of a dog reported that they were harassed on February 26 by a large black dog while out walking in Montclair. The dog had gotten away from its owner.

Police on patrol on Ram Island on February 27 noticed a truck parked with its running lights on. There were no signs of anyone in the area and no evidence of any criminal activity at the work site. Police turned off the lights.

A report of a dispute in Silver Beach in August 2013 was reported on February 27 for information purposes.

On February 27 and 28 and March 2, police documented three cases, civil in nature, for the courts.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a Silver Beach caller on February 28, who had lighted a fire in the fireplace but forgot to open the flue, which caused smoke to fill the house.

On the same day, the SIFD answered a call from a Cartwright resident who reported flames coming out of the chimney from a fire in a wood-burning stove. The SIFD checked that the fire hadn’t extended into the residence, and the owner was advised to have the chimney cleaned before using the stove again.

An intoxicated person was reported on a North Ferry boat on February 28. Police escorted the person home.

A Silver Beach caller reported a dent in the driver’s-side hood and side of a vehicle parked at the base of a private driveway. There was no indication of what had caused the dent but it was documented for insurance purposes.

On March 2, a caller reported a possible burglary and larceny, which turned out later to be resolved.

Also on that date, police investigated a report of a disturbance at a Center residence.

A case of criminal trespass in Westmoreland was reported on March 2.

A water main break in South Ferry Hills was reported on March 3; police turned off the water and advised the owner.

Three home burglary alarms were set off in West Neck and Dering Harbor on February 26 and 27.

Although the outside lights were on, the residence was secure in one case; the wrong code was used in the second; and the third was the result of an ongoing problem with the alarm system.

On March 3, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an activated alarm at a residence on Ram Island; there was no sign of a fire.

A medical alert alarm was set off by accident at a home in Silver Beach on March 2.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported seven people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 25, 26 and 27 and on March 2 and 3. An EMS team responded to an aided case on March 3 but medical attention and transport were refused.

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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.

On March 2 police opened an investigation into possible criminal activity at a party of youths in the Center.

Edward J. Whalen, 43, of Farmingville was driving on South Ferry Road on March 6 when he was ticketed for speeding — 53 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Marlon J. Calderon, 25, of Shirley was given three summonses on South Ferry Road on March 10 for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device, failure to keep to the right and aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

ACCIDENTS
Charles Gordon Jaeger of Shorewood, Michigan reported on March 6 that an unidentified vehicle had hit the passenger-side front quarter panel of his vehicle while it was parked during the past few days. Damage was estimated at under $1,000.

Benjamin G. Smith of Shelter Island was traveling eastbound on Manwaring Road on March 6 when he hit a deer crossing the road. Damage to the front passenger-side bumper, headlight and grille was estimated at over $1,000.

On March 6, Franklin A. Mora of Bridgeport, Connecticut was driving north from South Ferry when he hit a deer, causing over $1,000 in damage to the front bumper and grille. The deer was gone when police arrived.

Richard A. Clark of Shelter Island was driving on South Cartwright Road on March 9 when a deer ran into the passenger-side of his vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage. The deer was killed in the accident.

On March 10, John P. Olinkiewicz of Shelter Island reported that he was backing into a driveway on Hudson Avenue when he hit a tree on the rear driver’s side. The vehicle slid into a backhoe that was parked in the driveway. There was no damage to the backhoe but additional damage to the passenger-side of the vehicle. Damages were estimated at over $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
Police and Fire departments provided an escort for the chartered bus carrying the Shelter Island School’s boys varsity basketball team from the North Ferry to the school after their regional semi-final win in White Plains on March 4.

On March 5, a caller was advised to contact the New York City Department of Tax and Finance regarding a parking ticket.

Police received a complaint on March 7 about a parking spot on the north side of the Center Post Office blocked by a truck. The truck driver subsequently moved to another location.

Police responded to a domestic altercation in Menantic on March 7.

While on patrol on March 8, police noticed an incident of illegal dumping on the side of a Menantic roadway. The Recycling Center was notified.

Also on the 8th, police noted a bonfire in Section 9 of Hay Beach. A number of youths were standing around the fire with a large amount of alcohol in the area. Police did not witness any consumption of alcohol and no summonses were issued. Parents of those under 21 were notified and the youths were transported home by designated drivers.

A caller reported a violation of a lease agreement involving a Menantic property on March 9. Police advised the caller that the issue was civil in nature and to contact a lawyer.

An extra patrol of a Center residence was requested on March 9.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on March 10.

At the owner’s request, on March 10 police assessed the damage to a vehicle parked on the side of a Center roadway since early January. The damage appeared to have been caused by snow and ice falling onto the vehicle from a tree above.

Two burglary alarms were activated during the week in Hay Beach and the Center, both on March 5. An incorrect code was entered in one instance; in the second case, wind probably blew open a door, setting off the alarm. There was no sign of any criminal activity.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five persons to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 7, 8 and 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.

Dillon M. Cronin, 19, of Shelter Island was arrested and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the 1st degree on Thursday, March 13 at about 11 a.m. The arrest was the result of an investigation during which it was learned that he had supplied alcoholic beverages to minors during a party at a residence in the Center. Mr. Cronin was given an appearance ticket for a later date in Shelter Island Justice Court.

According to the police department, other allegations will be actively pursued stemming from the incident.

SUMMONSES
Five drivers were ticketed on South Ferry Road during the week.

F. Castillodeleon, 46, of Sag Harbor was driving there on March 13 when he was stopped by police for speeding — 54 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Fred J. Soroka, 64, of Shelter Island was ticketed on March 14 for speeding — 52 mph in a 40-mph zone — and for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

On March 14, Jeovany Antonio Gutierrez Rivera, 36, of Shelter Island was given a summons for speeding — 50 mph in a 40-mph zone —  and for unlicensed operation.

Kelli E. Jemmott, 47, of East Marion was given a summons on South Ferry Road on March 14 for driving on an unsafe tire.

Marco C. Bautista, 27, of Sag Harbor was given three tickets on March 14 — for moving from the lane unsafely, using a portable electronic device while operating a vehicle and for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

ACCIDENTS
Lila P. Kneeland of Shelter Island was driving south on South Cartwright Road on March 11 when a deer ran out in front of the vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage to the front end, bumper, headlight, grille and hood of the vehicle. The deer was gone when police arrived.

John W. Reardon of Greenport told police on March 14 that he was driving eastbound on Smith Street between Menantic and Midway roads when he hit a deer. There was no damage to the vehicle but the deer was killed in the accident.

Carol B. Russell of Shelter Island was backing up and did not see a vehicle owned by Nicole M. Kennelly of Astoria that was parked in the lot of an apartment building on Smith Street. There was over $1,000 damage to Ms. Kennelly’s driver’s-side doors and the right rear of Ms. Russell’s vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported a possible fire on March 11 at a Menantic location. Police in the area located a person sitting by a fire pit in his yard. No problems were noted.

An anonymous caller reported on March 12 that a person was regularly parking in a handicap spot. Police responded and advised the person not to take that parking space without a handicap permit.

A caller reported that a paddle boat had washed up in front of a Westmoreland residence on March 12. The Highway Department was notified to move the boat to the impound lot.

On March 13, police assisted an owner with getting his vehicle towed off a beach on Ram Island.

Police investigated a complaint from a Hay Beach resident on March 13 about debris on a driveway. It appeared that a snowplow had dislodged some cold patch that had been deposited there.

On March 14, a caller in the Center reported being issued two bad checks.

Extra patrols were requested by two residents, both in the Center, on March 14 and 17.

A West Neck caller reported on March 14 that an emaciated deer appeared to have been injured in a prior vehicle accident. The deer ran off without incident when police arrived.

Police investigated the wellbeing of a child on March 14.

A person was advised by police to stay off a Center property on March 14.

A petit larceny was reported at a store in the Heights on March 15.

Police received two calls about people distributing Bible literature in the Center and Montclair Colony on March 15. According to the police report, there was nothing illegal about the activity.

On March 16, a neighbors’ dispute about a property line in West Neck was reported to police.

Police investigated a case of fraud on March 17.

Five burglary alarms were set off during the week in West Neck, Hay Beach, Ram Island, Silver Beach and South Ferry Hills. In four cases, people had difficulty entering the codes; in all cases, there was no sign of any criminal activity

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 12, 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.

Charles B. Harrington, 27, of Shelter Island was driving on Ram Island Road on Saturday, March 22 at about 12:25 a.m. when he was stopped by police for failure to display a license plate on his vehicle. Upon further investigation, he was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and with driving an uninsured, unregistered and uninspected vehicle. Mr. Harrington was released on station house bail of $250 and given an appearance ticket for a later date on the Shelter Island Justice Court calendar.

SUMMONSES
Fredy Arizago, 29, of Patchogue was driving on North Ferry Road on March 19 when he was stopped by police and issued tickets for unlicensed operation and unnecessary exhaust.

On March 20, Zachary J. Starzee, 21, of Shelter Island was ticketed on South Ferry Road for speeding — 50 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Joel Ardon, 24, of Peconic was given two summonses on Manwaring Road on March 20 for driving with insufficient taillights and for unlicensed operation.

Wendy P. Glavin, 55, of New York City was issued  a speeding ticket on South Ferry Road on March 23 for driving 55 mph in a 40-mph zone.

On March 24, Aidan Ludwig Monti, 18, of Shelter Island was given a summons on North Ferry Road for failure to keep to the right.

OTHER REPORTS
On March 19 police investigated the possible theft of an email address.

A confidential investigation, drug related, was opened by police on March 21.

On the same date, police assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle in the Center.

A caller complained about a barking dog in the Center on March 22. Police went to the location but did not hear the dog barking.

Police responded to a report of a  disturbance in the Heights on March 23; the group had dispersed by the time police arrived.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at a residence in Dering Harbor on March 24. It was a false alarm, set off by workmen on the premises.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 21 and 23.

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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.

ONE ARREST
Shelter Island Police arrested Candis J. Leary, 33, of Southold at 10:42 p.m. on Monday, March 31, on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of higher than .18; driving while intoxicated; and leaving the scene of an accident. Ms. Leary was stopped on Clinton Avenue after police got a call from someone at North Ferry that a woman who appeared to be intoxicated had been involved in a minor motor vehicle accident aboard the ferry, but fled the scene once reaching Shelter Island. Ms. Leary was  held overnight for arraignment Tuesday morning in Shelter Island Justice Court. She was subsequently released on $500 bail for a later court date.

SUMMONSES
Jaime P. Doliveira, 55, of Providence, Rhode Island, was stopped on Grand Avenue on March 27after police said they observed him driving while operating a cellphone without a hands-free device. He was subsequently also charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Rene Salazar, 30, of Peconic was stopped on Grand Avenue on March 30  after failing to stay to the right of the center line. A second charge of unlicensed operation of a vehicle was subsequently added. Alex T. George, 24, of Southold was added. stopped also on March 30 on St. Mary’s Road and charged with failing to stop at a stop sign.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Frederic K. Bernstein of Shelter Island was uninjured when his 2012 Volvo sedan was struck by a deer that ran into the road, hitting the front of the driver’s side of the vehicle on Smith Street on March 30. Police said Mr. Bernstein was westbound when the deer ran into the vehicle causing damage deemed to be in excess of $1,000. The deer was dispatched at the scene, according to the report.

Eileen Kennedy of Mattituck was uninjured when her 1995 Plymouth Neon struck a deer on North Menantic Road at Bowditch Road on March 25. There was no damage to the vehicle and the deer ran into the woods, seemingly uninjured, according to police who observed the accident.

OTHER REPORTS
Shelter Island firefighters responded to two false alarms — one at the Chequit Inn on March 27 and the other at Sylvester Manor on March 28. The Chequit alarm was set off when an owner, turning on the heat for the first time since the winter caused dust to fly, activating the smoke detector, according to Chief John D’Amato.

At Sylvester Manor, it was a new carbon monoxide detector that installers were testing when their test activated the old detector, resulting in calling in the alarm, according to First Assistant Chief Will Anderson.

Police removed a downed wire in the Heights on March 30 and called in Verizon to replace it.

A woman called police to request that they check out a tractor trailer idling near the old highway barn on Route 114 on March 27. Police found a driver, unfamiliar with Island roads who had pulled over to rest. They led him to the Wades Beach parking lot where he could stay without disturbing neighbors.

A call from a Wade Road resident about an injured deer brought police out March 28, but the animal couldn’t be located.

Complaints about youths riding ATVs in the West Neck area, also on March 28, resulted in a conversation with a woman who told police tthey had only been on the roadway briefly and that she had taken the keys away and warned them not to ride on the roadway in the future.

On April 1, an alarm was activated at a residence in the Menantic area, but police responding found no signs of criminal activity.

AIDED CASES
Police responded to two calls from home health aides, one at 12:42 a.m. and the other at 10:08 a.m., both on Friday, for assistance in lifting patients who had fallen. Neither had sustained injuries, according to the reports, and officers were able to lend a hand to lift them.

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital last 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.

Robert J. Cunningham, 46, and Michael Kostecki, 61, both of Southampton, were stopped by police on Smith Street on Tuesday, April 1 at about 5 p.m. for driving a vehicle without a rear brake light. They were both subsequently arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, released on their own recognizance and issued appearance tickets for a later date in Shelter Island Justice Court.

SUMMONSES
Julian Anazco, 51, of Flushing was ticketed on South Ferry Road on April 2 for failure to keep to the right.

ACCIDENTS
Denise E. Read of Shelter Island was driving southbound on South Ferry Road on April 1 when a deer ran into the passenger side of her vehicle, causing minor damage to the front fender and bumper.

On April 3, Gabriella Kovi of New York City reported backing out of a parking space at the Center Post Office and hitting a sign post. Damage to her vehicle was under $1,000 and there was minimal damage to the sign post.

Fay Rodriguez of Shelter Island reported hitting a deer on April 3 on Manwaring Road. There was no damage to her vehicle, and the deer ran off.

On April 6, John M. Marino of New York City was driving on Serpentine Drive in the Heights when his vehicle crashed through some bushes and got stuck on an embankment; the vehicle had to be towed. Mr. Marino and a passenger left the scene of the accident and were subsequently located, at which point police issued a summons to Mr. Marino, 41, for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage. According to the police report, the driver said he was running his dog behind the vehicle at the time.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported that motorcycles were speeding on West Neck Road on April 1. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

On April 2, police noted a severely injured deer in the Center, showing signs of starvation. The deer was put down.

The Highway Department was dispatched on April 3 to remove a deer presumed dead in West Neck. The deer had been attacked by dogs, but was still alive. It had to be put down; the animal control officer was notified.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Center on April 3.

On April 4, a caller reported an injured turkey in the Center. Police responded and said the turkey appeared to be fine.

A caller told police on April 4 that there was an injured deer in the Center; the deer was put down by police. On April 5, a deer with a broken leg was reported in a Center yard; When police approached, the deer ran into a forested area. Another injured deer had to be put down by police in the Center on April 6.
A Silver Beach resident requested an extra patrol on April 4 as a result of unknown persons shooting at cans and glass bottles. The caller was concerned the broken glass could be a hazard for people and animals on the beach.

An arcing wire in Silver Beach was called in on April 5; PSE&G responded.

A verbal dispute in the Center was reported to police by both involved parties on April 5.

On the same day, police responded to a verbal argument in the Heights.

A noise complaint by a Center resident was received on April 7 at about 6:20 a.m. Town employees were using leaf blowers in the area. They were advised to notify their supervisor about the complaint; the caller will contact the town.

Two burglary alarms were activated at residences in the Heights and Hay Beach on April 5 and 6 respectively. Wind may have blown open a door in one case; in the other, workers on site set off the alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Southampton Hospital and Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 1 and 2, respectively.

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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.

SUMMONSES
On several occasions during the past week, police on patrol at various Island locations were on the look-out for cellphone violations; five motorists were ticketed as a result.

Jeffrey W. Reiter, 46, of Shelter Island was given a summons on North Ferry Road on April 4 for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and for driving an uninspected vehicle.

On April 9, Donald F. Kehoe, 62, of Westhampton Beach, was ticketed on South Ferry Road for driving while operating a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Lynda J. Sylvester, 63, of Sag Harbor and Fred R. Schoenstein, 57, of Greenport were given summonses on North Ferry Road, on April 10 and 11 respectively, for cellphone violations.

Jesse J. Garcia, 17, of Mount Sinai was ticketed on Clinton Avenue on April 12 for driving an uninspected motor vehicle.

On April 12 Kathleen N. Massey, 53, of New York City was driving on North Ferry Road when she was given a summons for texting (operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device).

Vidur Kapur, 51, of New York City was stopped on North Ferry Road on April 13 and ticketed for a cellphone violation.

Gerado Vargas, 34, of Hampton Bays was driving on South Ferry Road on April 14 when he was given a summons for driving an unregistered vehicle

OTHER REPORTS
On April 8, damage was recorded to the left front fender, bumper and driver’s-side door of police vehicle #46. The plastic bumper had a 10- to 12-inch tear. According to police, the vehicle may have been damaged by heavy ice build-up after a number of winter storms. It was not determined how or where the damage occurred.

A caller reported on April 8 that youths were riding ATVs on a Center property, making excessive noise.

Dead deer were reported in South Ferry Hills on April 9 and on Ram Island on April 14. The Highway Department was notified.

A caller reported a dog at large on April 11 in Cartright; police patrolled the area with negative results.

Also on April 11, four ATVs were reported passing by a Center caller’s home. A stationery patrol in the area produced negative results. On April 12, ATVS were seen on a Center roadway. Police patrolled without result.

On April 12, police responded to a call about a person possibly unconscious on a West Neck beach. Police located the subject, who was taking a nap on the beach.

Fire chiefs responded to a call about a fire in Menantic on April 12. Someone had dumped ashes earlier, which had then caught a small pile of leaves/grass on fire. The fire had been extinguished.

On April 13, a caller reported a case of identity theft involving a tax return.

At the request of a caller, police checked on the well-being of a Long View resident on April 13; there were no problems.

A small tree was reported down in Hay Beach on April 13, blocking a lane of traffic. Police moved the tree to the side of the roadway.

On April 13, police investigated the possible violation of an order of protection.

A caller told police on April 14 about hearing an audible alarm in the Center. The alarm was located and a bad battery was removed without incident.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a Ram Island residence on April 14. It was a false alarm set off by a person who cut some wires while doing carpentry work.

A West Neck caller reported a buoy adrift on April 14; a police marine unit notified the Coast Guard and secured the buoy until the Coast Guard could respond.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 8.

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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.

Herbert H. Sanbol, 59, of New York City was driving on South Ferry Road on April 15 when he was stopped by police and given a ticket for using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Jeysha E. Euceda Gutierrez, 30, of Laurel, Maryland was given a ticket on Manwaring Road on April 17 for speeding — 50 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Jorge Barrera, 37, of East Hampton was given two summonses on April 17 on South Ferry Road for not having transparent side wings/side windows on his vehicle and for unlicensed operation.

Max N. Chance, 41, of Mattituck and Dara Clark, 47, of Shelter Island were ticketed on April 17 on South Ferry Road for using cellphones without hands-free devices.

Steven J. Avelli, 48, of Riverhead was given a summons on April 18 on New York Avenue for speeding — 44 mph in a 25-mph zone.

On April 18, A. M. Trinchitella, 67, of New York City and Catherine M. Lavelle, 38, of East Hampton were ticketed on New York Avenue and North Ferry Road respectively for using cellphones without hands-free devices.

John P. Duo, 59, of Shelter Island was given a summons on North Ferry Road on April 18 for operating an uninspected vehicle.

Aidan Ludwig Monti, 18, of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road on April 19 for speeding — 57 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Travis J. Thompson, 32, of Mattituck was given tickets on April 19 on North Ferry Road for unlicensed operation and for driving while using a portable electronic device.

ACCIDENTS
John S. Doherty of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space at the Heights post office on April 18 and didn’t see a parked vehicle owned by Christopher C. Drake of Shelter Island. There was over $1,000 in damage to the rear of Mr. Doherty’s vehicle and the front end of Mr. Drake’s.

On April 20, Susanne J. Lavarello of Shelter Island told police she was in the South Ferry staging line when she began texting and forgot to put her vehicle in park. Her vehicle crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle driven by Phyllis A. Nacey of New York City. There was over $1,000 in damage to the front end of Ms. Lavarello’s vehicle and the rear end of Ms. Nacey’s. All three occupants of the second vehicle were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital with complaints of neck pain. Ms. Lavarello left after a brief exchange with Ms. Nacey and was given a summons for leaving the scene of an accident.

OTHER REPORTS
An oak tree took down the primary wires on a roadway in Mashomack on April 15; on the same day, a tree limb fell on wires in Montclair. PSEG was notified in both cases.

A live wire came down in West Neck on the 15th and set a fire alongside the roadway. The Shelter Island Fire Department remained at the site until PSEG had arrived.

A small locust tree was reported resting on a power line at a Silver Beach residence on April 18. PSEG was notified.
Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Center on April 15.

On April 16, a caller reported that his van, parked in the Center, was missing. Another person, mistaking it for his own van — same make, model and color — had driven off with it. The van was subsequently returned to the caller and the owner reunited with his own vehicle.

A black English Lab was reported at large in Hay Beach on April 17. The animal control officer put the dog in the town’s kennel. The dog sitter was notified and retrieved the dog, which had apparently gotten through an electric fence.

A caller notified police that a yellow Lab was at large in the Center on April 20; the ACO placed the dog in the kennel and was later returned to its owner.

On April 17, a caller was advised to contact an attorney about a matter that was civil in nature.

A Ram Island resident reported a piling floating off her dock on April 17, causing a potential navigational hazard. A bay constable secured the piling.

Also on the 17th, police investigated a report that basement window shields had been removed from the window wells at a Center residence. The problem may have been caused by high winds, according to the police report.

Two callers reported hearing fireworks in the Center on April 18; no one setting off fireworks was located in the area.
An anonymous caller told police on April 18 about a fight involving three male youths in front of the Youth Center. Police responded and were told that there had been a verbal altercation inside the center that lead to the fight outside.

On April 19, an injured deer, apparently with a broken leg, was reported in Silver Beach; the deer ran away when police arrived.
Police responded to a report about an indvidual taking a vehicle without permission; police determined that the vehicle had been driven off-Island an hour earlier. No further police action was requested.

Police received a noise complaint at 4:15 p.m. on April 21 about  a vehicle’s engine being revved and loud music being played in a Center yard. Police talked to some youths who said they were trying to drive a disabled truck to the back yard but had engine problems. They were advised to turn off the radio and tow the truck, but turned the music back on when police left the yard.

According to the blotter report, the Building Department would be informed about the numerous unregistered vehicles on the property, which had been the cause of other complaints.

On April 21, police received a complaint about an open burning in Menantic — the caller will contact the Town Board about dissatisfaction with the town code on burning.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two automatic fire alarms in Cartwright and the Center during the week. One was a false alarm; the other was set off by accident.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 16 and 21.

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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.

SUMMONSES
Juan J. Hernandez-Guevara, 32, of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on April 22 when he was ticketed by police for unlicensed operation.

On April 23, John G. Pittman, 49, of Thomasville, Georgia was given a summons on Grand Avenue for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Luis A. Barrerra, 37, of Austin, Texas was given two tickets on April 24 for failure to keep to the right on West Neck Road and for unlicensed operation.

Aboulaye Sangare, 45, of New York City was stopped by police on South Ferry Road on April 25 and ticketed for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

At 8 in the morning on April 25, Grzegorz Sierocki, 34, of Calverton was issued two summonses on South Ferry Road for unlicensed operation and for speeding — 59 mph in a 40-mph zone. At about 2:30 in the afternoon, Mr. Sierocki was stopped on North Ferry Road and ticketed again for unlicensed operation.

On April 27, Gurpreet Singh, 23, of South Richmond Hills was driving on North Ferry Road when he was stopped by police and ticketed for driving with insufficient taillights.

ACCIDENTS
Gregory M. Martin of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Ferry Road on April 28 when a deer ran into the front right quarter panel of his vehicle. Damage was estimated at over $1,000; there were no injuries. The deer ran off.

OTHER REPORTS
Two automatic burglary alarms were set off at residences on April 23 and 24, both in Hay Beach. The doors were secure in one case; in the other, high winds may have blown open a door, activating the alarm. There was no criminal activity involved in either case.

On April 23, a caller reported a vehicle with inappropriate lights in Hay Beach.

A caller told police on April 24 that two of his chickens were attacked and killed by dogs in West Neck. Police did not locate the dogs in the area but were able to contact the owner. The animal control officer was also advised.

Police responded to a complaint about a barking dog in West Neck on April 26; there was no sign of a dog barking in the area at that time.

On April 28, police noticed that stones dropped from a truck on several town roadways in the Center were creating a traffic hazard.

On the same day, a caller reported that a vehicle was being driven on a lawn in the Center. Police located the owner who was taking photos with Dering Harbor as a background. There was no damage to the property.

During a quiet week, police also responded to lost and found reports, assisted residents in their homes, unlocked vehicles with the keys inside, among other reports.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 22, 24, 26 and 27.

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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
Constance F. Fischer of Shelter Island was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on May 3 when she hit a deer at the intersection of Heritage Drive. There was more than $1,000 in damage to the front hood, bumper and driver’s-side front end. The deer was gone when police arrived.

On May 5, Hilbert Camp of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space at the Center post office when he collided with a vehicle being driven by Charles S. Beckwith of Shelter Island. Damage to the rear driver’s-side of Mr. Camp’s vehicle and the rear passenger-side of Mr. Beckwith’s was estimated at over $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported wires down on a Long View roadway on April 29; police advised the telephone and cable companies.

A burglary at a Center residence was reported on April 29.

A caller reported a van being driven at a high speed in Dering Harbor; the same van was seen previously, the caller said, traveling at more than 60 mph. Police located the driver who said he would be more careful but hadn’t been driving at that speed.

A complaint about harassing cellphone messages was called in on April 29.

Police responded to a call from a HiLo resident about a financial scam.

An injured deer was reported on a Center roadway on May 1. The deer was dead when police arrived, the result of a motor vehicle accident.

On May 1, a motorist told police that youths chased her vehicle and were yelling as she drove around a traffic circle. Police located the youths and advised them to stay on the sidewalk and not to yell.

Also on May 1, an anonymous caller told police that automatic sprinklers had been turned on at a golf course in the Heights. Although golf courses are exempt from irrigation restrictions, the caller noted that it had been raining earlier. The greens-keeper turned off the sprinklers.

A caller complained about a barking dog in the Center on May 2. Police spoke to one possible dog owner who didn’t think it was her dog. The caller was advised to contact the police when it happened again so it could be determined where the dog lived.

On May 2, a caller reported an ATV being operated in Menantic. The riders were located and advised to keep off the roadway.

A visitor to police headquarters on May 2 reported being tailgated by a school bus. Police patrolled the area but with negative results.

A caller reported on May 2 that there was a bonfire and BBQ on a front yard in a Center neighborhood. Police found a self-contained metal fire pit and hamburgers being cooked on an open flame BBQ. No problems were noted.

On May 4, police responded to a possible criminal trespass over the winter at a South Ferry Hills residence. A police investigation did not indicate any criminal activity.

Police notified PSEG on May 4 after receiving a report of a dangling wire over a Shorewood roadway.

A caller told police on May 5 about having a  problem with a young person on a Center property. Police located the youth and notified the parent.

Two burglary alarms were reported on Little Ram Island and in Menantic on April 29 and May 3 respectively. In both cases the premises appeared to be secure and no criminal activity was noted.

On May 5, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two automatic fire alarms — at the Senior Activity Center and at a Ram Island residence. The first may have been triggered by a faulty smoke alarm; the second was a false alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 29 and May 3 and 4.

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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.

Eric R. Kraus of Shelter Island was driving northbound on North Cartwright Road on May 8 when a deer ran into his vehicle, causing minor damage to the front grille. Damage was estimated at under $1,000. The deer was gone when police arrived.

OTHER REPORTS

On May 6, a caller reported that a tree was down on wires in West Neck; police notified PSEG.

A downed limb in Dering Harbor was reported on May 6; the Shelter Island Highway Department was informed.

Police looked into a possible case of larceny at a residence in Hay Beach on May 6.

A Center caller told police a stray brown dog had killed one of his chickens. The same dog had been seen recently in the area and had chased a worker on the property.

On May 9, police investigated a possible theft in the Center.

A caller told police mid-morning on May 11 that at about midnight, numerous ATVs and dirt bikes had been operated on the airstrip in Westmoreland. The caller was advised to call in more promptly in the future so that the police could respond.

A caller reported a dead seal in Hay Beach; police notified the Riverhead Foundation to pick up the seal.

An automatic burglary alarm was set off at a residence on Ram Island on May 7; police found no sign of any criminal activity.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a Center home on May 9. The automatic system was being checked out in a residence under construction.

Other incidents included several cases of lost and found property, helping residents in their homes, unlocking a vehicle with the keys locked inside and following up on a false 911 call.

AIDED CASES

A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 11.

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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.

Deanna M. Sica, 46, of East Hampton was boarding a South Ferry boat on Saturday, May 17 at about 11:15 p.m. when she hit a safety marking post on the deck, causing minor damage to the right front bumper of her vehicle. There were no injuries and no damage to the Sunrise. On further investigation, however, Ms. Sica was arrested and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. She was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $500 bail. She was given a date to appear later in court.

On Monday, May 19 at about 2:15 p.m., Keith B. Surerus, 37, of Shelter Island was arrested on an active Shelter Island Court bench warrant for violating the conditions of his probation. He was arraigned in Justice Court in front of Judge Westervelt, given a date to appear in court at a later date, and released on cash bail of $1,000.

SUMMONSES
I. B. Mejia-Reynado, 40, of Greenport was driving on Manwaring Road on May 6 when he was ticketed for unlicensed operation and for speeding — 43 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Mary Reiter, 55, of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on May 13 when she was stopped by police and given two summonses for driving an uninspected vehicle and for operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked license.

ACCIDENTS
Thomas Mysliborski of Shelter Island was driving on Smith Street on May 16 when a deer ran into his vehicle. The deer was injured in the accident and Mr. Mysliborski attempted to put it out of its misery. He was strongly advised that in the future he should notify the police, whose job it was to put down a seriously injured deer. A parent was notified. There was no damage to the vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
On May 13, police responded to a complaint about a person walking across a property to get to a Center roadway. The person agreed to stay off the caller’s property and no further action was taken.

Police on patrol noticed an injured dog on Shell Beach on May 13 and administered first aid. The owner was located and the dog returned.

A Menantic caller reported on May 14 that trucks were leaving the landfill with unsecured loads. Police observed the area for 45 minutes; no violations were reported.

On May 14, a caller reported, for informational purposes, receiving spam emails from Nigeria.

Police received a report of a petit larceny in the Center on May 15; the missing item taken was subsequently returned.

A caller told police on May 15 that a large truck was in the westbound lane of Winthrop Road. Police requested that a van be moved onto the job site and that flag persons be provided if traffic became heavy at the site.

Also on May 15, a caller told police about receiving harassing phone calls over a period of four months.

Police received a report on May 15 about golf clubs missing from the trunk of a vehicle. They were subsequently located in the lost and found of the Shelter Island Country Club.

A arcing wire in West Neck was reported on May 16; police notified PSEG.

On May 17, a small dog was found in Hay Beach and returned to its owner. On the 18th, a dog at large was reported in Shorewood; it was gone when police arrived.

Police received a complaint on May 17 about loud music at a Ram Island location. Police reported that the music was very low but the DJ was advised to lower the volume of his microphone.

On May 18, a caller reported smelling propane in the Hay Beach area. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded and were unable to locate any odor, which by then had dissipated.

A petit larceny was reported in the Heights on May 18.

Police investigated a possible burglary at a Center business on May 19. According to the police report, it did not appear that there had been an attempt to enter the premises.

On May 19, a caretaker reported a possible trespass at a Heights residence. An extra patrol was requested.

On the same day, police responded to a complaint in Westmoreland that appeared to be civil in nature.

An automatic burglary alarm was set off at a Hay Beach residence on May 19. The premises appeared to be secure and no reason was given for the activation.

Also on the 19th, the Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in the Center; it could have been set off by steam, according to the SIFD.

AIDED CASES
The Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 16 and 19.

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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.

Caroline A. Ruby, 21, of Bronxville was driving on Locust Point Road on Sunday, May 25 at about 2:10 a.m. when she was stopped by police for failure to keep to the right and for making an improper turn. She was subsequently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Ms. Ruby was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $500 bail. She received an appearance ticket for a later date in Justice Court.

Thomas B. Roux, 30, of Miami Beach, Florida rode his motorcycle off the boat ramp at the end of South Menantic Road on Monday, May 26 at about 3 a.m. He was subsequently arrested and charged with DWI and operating at an unsafe speed. Mr. Roux was arraigned in Justice Court in front of Judge Westervelt  and released on $1,000 bail. He was given an appearance ticket for a later court date.

Also on Monday, May 26 at about 10:40 a.m., Adelaide I. Tellier, 32, of Brooklyn was driving southbound on North Ferry Road when she was stopped by police for failure to stay in lane and failure to signal. She was arrested and charged with DWI and operating a vehicle without a license. Ms. Tellier was arraigned in Judge Westervelt’s court where bail was set at $1,500. Ms. Tellier was remanded to Suffolk County Jail on an immigration detainer.

SUMMONSES
Cody Patrigo Sacquirin, 35, of Baltimore, Maryland was stopped on North Ferry Road on May 20 and ticketed for driving with a broken/cracked front windshield.

Kevin N. Santamaria, 22, of Riverhead was given a summons on May 20 for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Manuel Rivera, 28, of Shelter Island was given a ticket on South Ferry Road on May 21 for speeding, 51 mph in a 40-mph zone. He was also ticketed for operating without a license.

On May 23, Lise E. Perry, 55, of Shelter Island was given a summons on Manwaring Road for driving with inadequate/no brake lights.

Thomas L. McMahon, 59, of Brooklyn was ticketed on Smith Street on May 24 for not wearing a seatbelt.

Dmitry D. Bondar, 32, of Brooklyn was stopped on South Ferry Road on May 26 for speeding — 50 mph in a 40-mph zone.

Also on the 26th, Isabel Baltazar Mejia-Reyando, 40, of Greenport was given a summons on Summerfield Place for driving without a license.

Traffic Control Officers (TCOs) issued 56 parking tickets during the week.

OTHER REPORTS
A water main break in the Heights was reported on May 20; Heights Highway was notified.

A caller told police on May 21 about a violation of an order of protection; the report was not substantiated.

A caller reported a man yelling in a Silver Beach neighborhood on May 22. Police on two different patrols did not locate the person.

On May 23, police investigated improperly registered vehicles.

A caller reported two motorists were having a loud argument in front of a Center residence. Vehicles, matching the description, were seen leaving the Island on the South Ferry.

On May 24, a caller told police that a Center residence had no Building Department certificate of occupancy. The caller had notified the Building Department and police followed up with a message for the building inspector.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on May 24.

A complainant reported on May 25 that youths in West Neck were being disrespectful; police interviewed them and no further action was taken.

A caller in the Heights complained on May 25 that a vehicle had been parked in one location for more than two hours — an ongoing problem. The owner moved the vehicle.

Police received a complaint on May 25 about a dog barking inside a Center residence with the windows open. The owner, who was not at home at the time, was subsequently located.

Police followed up on a report received May 25 that a vehicle was speeding and spinning its wheels in Silver Beach. The driver was located and told police that he would slow down.

A complaint was received on May 25 about loud music at SALT, an ongoing problem over the past year, the caller reported. The owner will try to keep the noise down; police advised the caller to contact them when the music was being played too loudly.

Loud music in Hay Beach was reported on May 26; police determined the sound was coming from Greenport.

A “suspicious” person was reported in the Center on May 25. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

On May 26, police advised those fishing off the North Ferry ramp to fish instead off the beach adjacent to the parking lot.

A caller reported via VHF on May 26 that his boat was sinking off Ram Island. A marine unit stood by until SeaTow arrived.

A loose manhole cover in the Heights was reported to the Heights Highway Department on May 26.

Also on that date, police investigated a report that a bicycle parked against the barrier at the Recycling Center’s Goody Pile was taken while the owner was looking at articles in the area. According to the police report, the owner hoped the person would realize the bicycle had not been left for the taking and had removed it by mistake.

An automatic burglary alarm at a residence in South Ferry Hills was set off on May 20; police searched the residence with the caretaker and no criminal activity was noted.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm on May 22; it was a false alarm caused by a faulty smoke detector.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 22, 23 and 26. A team also responded to an aided case on May 21 but medical attention was refused.

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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 Enrique Alvarado, 35, of Mattituck was stopped at a traffic safety road check on Clinton Avenue on Thursday, May 29 at approximately 7 p.m. He was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation. Mr. Alvarado was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $500 bail.

SUMMONSES
Police carried out “Buckle Up” seatbelt enforcement during the week, resulting in the following nine tickets for operating a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt.

Antonio A. Cabrera, 28, of East Hampton was ticketed on North Ferry Road on May 27 for driving with a non-transparent front windshield in addition to the seatbelt charge.

John F. Edwards, 17, of New York City was given a summons on June 1 on South Menantic Road for unlicensed operation, in addition to a seatbelt charge.

Mykhaylo Dykun, 38, of Hampton Bays; Edison H. Paredes, 43, of Sag Harbor; Ronald C. Sujeski, 55, of Mattituck; and Adam H. Laquier, 23, of Rensselaer Falls, New York were ticketed for seatbelt violations on North Ferry Road between May 28 and May 31.

Between May 30 and 31, Michael E. Pressler, 54, of Aquebogue; James D. MacDonald, 53, of Point Lookout; and Jason Vansyckle, 37, of Mastic were ticketed for not wearing seatbelts on Summerfield Place, Grand Avenue and West Neck Road respectively.

On May 28, Mark B. Wilson, 55, of Sag Harbor was ticketed on North Ferry Road for operating a vehicle while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Francisco C. Torres, 36, of Shoreline, Washington was given two tickets on North Ferry Road on June 1 for failure to stop at a stop sign and for unlicensed operation.

TCOs issued 44 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
Nurali Abdukhalilov of Shelter Island was backing out of a Sunset Beach lot on May 26 when he hit a parked vehicle belonging to Charles H. Hayward of Shelter Island. There were minor scratches reported on the right rear of Mr. Abdukhalilov’s vehicle; Over $1,000 in damage was estimated for the driver’s-side mid-section of Mr. Hayward’s vehicle.

On May 30, Joanne Kresak was leaving a parking spot in the Bridge Street lot, about to drive on to North Ferry Road, when Marc S. Wein of Shelter Island backed out of his spot and into the rear of Ms. Kresak’s vehicle. Damage to the rear of both vehicles was estimated at over $1,000. Ms. Kresak reported having neck pain as a result of the accident.

Robert Wallace of New York City was riding his bike on New York Avenue on June 1 when he applied the brakes too hard, according to the police report, and flipped over the front of the bicycle. He was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by an Emergency Medical Service team.

OTHER REPORTS
A Center caller reported a power failure on May 27; PSEG was notified and said 39 customers were affected.

On May 27, police located the owner of a pit bull who had bitten a woman in Cartwright earlier. The owner asked the dog warden for help in finding a home for the pit bull or a place that would euthanize the dog.

A caller reported finding a headstone in the construction and demolition bin at the Recycling Center on May 27. The family had replaced that stone with a new marker.

An anonymous caller told police on May 28 that there were illegally parked vehicles near a residence under construction in the Center. Police located a number of vehicles but did not find any parking violations.

A burglary at a Hay Beach residence was reported on May 28.

On May 29, a Silver Beach resident told police that an unknown person had thrown eggs at the home.

Police responded to a report of an open door at a Center residence on May 29. No criminal activity was noted.

On May 29, police received a report of on-going harassment in the Center.

Two dogs at large were reported in South Ferry Hills on May 29. Police searched the area with negative results. The dog warden was notified.

On May 30, police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts.

A Menantic caller reported an opening burning of treated wood in the neighborhood on May 31. Police checked the fire pit; the wood was an old, untreated pallet.

A pit bull was reported at large on June 1 but was gone when police arrived.

On June 2, police advised an  individual to stay off a West Neck property or be subject to arrest for trespass.

Two burglary alarms were activated at residences in Shorewood and South Ferry Hills on May 27 and May 29. There was no criminal activity noted in the first case; a worker on the premises wasn’t aware the alarm had been set in the second.

A medical alert was set off accidentally in HiLo on June 2.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 29, May 31 and June 1.

An aided case was medivaced from Westmoreland air field to Stony Brook University Hospital on May 28.

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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.

Ashley M. Karpeh, 22, was found asleep behind the wheel of her vehicle at the intersection of Winthrop and North Ferry roads on Sunday, June 8 at about 6:30 a.m. She was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Ms. Karpeh was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on cash bail of $750. She was directed to appear in court at a later date.

Summonses
Edward Taveraspena, 23, of Amityville was driving on West Neck Road on June 3 when he received a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to keep to the right.

On June 7, Jordan N. Carlyle, 33, of New York City was given a summons on New York Avenue for speeding — 37 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Fares Horchani, 23, of New York City was driving on New York Avenue on June 8 when he was ticketed for speeding — 40 mph in the 25-mph zone.

TCOs issued 49 parking tickets during the week.

Accidents
There was a minor accident on a North Ferry boat, bound for Shelter Island, on June 6. Rhonda L. Burns of Shelter Island told police that a vehicle driven by Robert W. Barnes of Shawnee, Kansas rolled back and hit her parked vehicle. There was a minor scratch on the front bumper of Ms. Burns’ vehicle, no damage to Mr. Barnes’ vehicle.

Other reports
On June 3, police received a report that someone had dumped household garbage in a town refuse can at Wades Beach. Police located the person who said he had disposed of a small amount of garbage and would not do so in the future.

Eastern Long Island Hospital notified police on June 3 that over the weekend a Shelter Islander had visited the emergency room to be treated for a dog bite. The person was trying to remove a tick from the family dog when the dog scratched her. According to the police report, the dog was up-to-date on all its shots.

A caller told police on June 3 that a dumpster was blocking a roadway in the Center. The owner said he was filling the dumpster with construction debris and would remove the dumpster as soon as possible.

A carbon monoxide alarm was activated on June 3 at a residence in Hay Beach. There was no sign of carbon monoxide, and the resident was advised to get a new detector.

On June 4, police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts.

An illegally docked boat was reported in Montclair in June 4.

On June 4, a caller reported an injured German shepherd in the Center. Police located the dog, which was old and had a problem with its hindquarters, and returned it to the owner.

Police received a report on June 5 that a tree on town property had split and had fallen on a garage in Montclair. The Highway Department removed the tree and the garage’s owner was notified.

A caller reported illegal dumping on a lot in Silver Beach on June 6.

A possible telephone scam was reported to police on June 6.

On June 6, police responded to a dispute about residential repairs in HiLo.

Police advised two individuals on June 6 that their future communications should be conducted only through their attorneys.

A caller told police on June 6 that a sailboat was illegally secured to his mooring. Police moved the boat to a holding mooring and contacted the boat’s owner.

Police were told there was a dog at large on a West Neck deck on June 6. Police picked up the dog and returned it to the owner.

On June 7, an anonymous caller reported that a group of people were smoking marijuana in a “bong” pipe in open view in the Center. Police located the group; they were smoking a “tobacco product … in a homemade device.” There was no illegal activity.

An extra patrol was requested on June 8 by a Center resident who thought she had heard someone on her property.

On June 8, a Center caller reported that during the night he heard a vehicle, parked nearby, making a loud noise while leaving. He was advised to call police if he heard the noise again.

Police received a report on June 8 that a vehicle was parked in a private lot in West Neck, blocking another vehicle. No violations were noted. The caller wanted the vehicle towed; police provided the caller with private towing company numbers.

A caller told police on June 8 that a driver ran a stop sign in the Center. The driver was not located but police made a note of the vehicle’s registration.

Police received a call on June 8 that a person had lost control of his bicycle on a Center roadway, fallen and had hit his head on the pavement. He was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by an EMS team.

Two dogs at large were reported in the West Neck area on June 9. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

Aided cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 4, 5, 7 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.

Raymond Hulse, 23, of Orient was given a summons on North Ferry Road on June 11 for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Frank D. McNeil, 44, of Mastic Beach was ticketed on St. Mary’s Road on June 12 for driving  an uninspected vehicle.

On June 13, Claire L. Sacco, 24, of Glenmont was given a summons for a cellphone violation on West Neck Road.

Edward Martinez, 37, of Brooklyn received a summons on North Ferry Road on June 14 for following too closely behind another vehicle.

Troy Joseph Scocca, 19, of Syosset was ticketed on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

During the week, the Traffic Control Officers issued 26 parking tickets.

Accidents

On June 11, Elyzabeth D. Boudreaux of Portsmouth, New Hampshire reported that she was backing out of a parking space at the Vine Street Café when her vehicle was hit by Hanna Lachert-Segal of Yonkers, who was also backing out. There was minor damage to the front right bumper of Ms. Boudreaux’s vehicle; there was no damage to Ms. Lachert-Segal’s vehicle.
other reports

Other reports

Police received a report on June 12 that a person was walking a dog near a piping plover area in Silver Beach. Police located the person, who was advised that dogs are not allowed on town beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

A Cartwright resident told police on June 12 that unknown person(s) had dumped garbage in the caller’s dumpster. An extra patrol was requested. Police also advised the caller to either chain the top of the dumpster or get a security camera.

When an open door was reported on June 12, police searched a Center residence for signs of any criminal activity. None was noted.

A Center caller reported an ongoing dispute with a tenant on June 12. Police advised the caller that the problem was civil in nature, not a police matter.

On June 12, a Dering Harbor caller reported, for informational purposes, that a truck driver had used a village hydrant to fill the truck’s tank. The caller had advised the driver not to use hydrants for this purpose.

Police received a report on June 12 that 14 dogs, housed at a Center residence, were barking “day and night,” according to the blotter. The dog warden was asked to investigate.

On June 12, police investigated a complaint made by a pedestrian about a passing motorist.

A case of criminal mischief that occurred overnight at the Shelter Island School was reported on June 13.

A Silver Beach caller reported on June 13 that workers had accidentally cut a power line; PSEG was notified.

Police received a noise complaint on June 14 about loud music at Sunset Beach. On request, the volume was lowered.

A boat was reported missing from a Silver Beach mooring on June 14. The brass clip on the mooring was still intact, according to the police report, indicating that the boat had been removed intentionally. Marine units searched the area with negative results.

A caller told  police on June 14 that a vehicle, headed southbound on North Ferry Road, was swerving all over the roadway. Police searched the area with negative results.

Police and Shelter Island Fire Chiefs responded to a report of smoke at a Center residence on June 15. It was caused by food burning on the stove.

Police responded to a report of a verbal altercation with an employee in the Heights on June 15.

On  the 15th, police noticed a boat in Dering Harbor floating very low in the water and pumped out the vessel.

On June 16, a Shorewood caller reported that a fawn was stuck inside a fence. Police lifted the deer over the fence and it ran off.

A caller told police on June 16 that a black Lab was at large in the Center. Police picked up the dog and placed it in the town kennel. The dog was subsequently returned to its owner with a warning about violating the town code on dogs at large.

Also on the 16th, police opened an investigation into alleged illegal drug activity on the Island.

On June 16, a parked dump truck was reported facing the wrong way at a Center intersection. Police spoke to the owner, who moved the truck.

A caller told police on June 16 that a boat had broken loose from its mooring in Silver Beach and washed up on shore.

A patrol was requested in a Hay Beach neighborhood after a resident had received many hang-up phone calls.

There were four automatic burglary alarms during the week on June 10, 12 and 16 in residences in the Center, Tarkettle and on Ram Island. Two were set off accidentally by workers on site; the wrong code was entered in another incident; and there were no signs of any criminal activity in a fourth case. An alarm at Capital One Bank was set off on June 16 when the cleaning staff entered the wrong code by mistake.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 10, 13 and 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.

Donna J. Anderson, 50, of Shelter Island was arrested on Wednesday, June 18 at about 3 p.m. and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree. She was released on station house bail of $100.

The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Shelter Island Police Department in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security/JFK Narcotic Smuggling Unit, U.S. Customs & Border Protection and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service into a package shipped to a Shelter Island address. Ms. Anderson was arrested on delivery, and a search of the residence and vehicle resulted in similar packages and other controlled substances.

The case remains active, pending results by the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory of the items recovered.

On Thursday, June 19 at about 10:30 p.m., Aidan Poleshuk, 28, of Shelter Island was stopped on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign. He was subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana. Mr. Poleshuk was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket to appear in court on a later date.

SUMMONSES
Hector Osorio, 26, of Shelter Island was ticketed on Grand Avenue on June 17 for unlicensed operation and for driving with inadequate brake lights.

Michael R. Murphy, 34, of Rocky Point was given a summons on Clinton Avenue on June 17 for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Enrique Gomez Garcia, 59, of Greenport was ticketed on Clinton Avenue on June 17 for unlicensed operation.

Marvin F. Gomez, 38, of Greeenport was given two tickets on North Ferry Road on June 18 for driving an unlicensed vehicle with inadequate lights.

Robert J. Thornburg, 26, of East Hampton was given a summons  on West Neck Road on June 21 for failure to stop at a stop sign.

On June 22, a marine unit ticketed Christopher J. Paradise, 22, of Ft. Salonga, New York for operating a boat off Crescent Beach with a child under 12 on board, who was not wearing a PFD.

On June 23, James F. Fox, 53, of Middle Island was ticketed on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Juan L. Mejia, 28, of Greenport was given two summonses on Grand Avenue on June 23 for unlicensed operation and for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Traffic Control Officers issued 47 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
On June 18, Dillon M. Cronin of Shelter Island was making a right turn on to South Ferry Road from the South Ferry parking lot when he didn’t see a small fence and ran into it. There was over $1,000 in damage to the passenger side of his vehicle.

Mirelle Nesi of East Hampton left her car on the West Neck Bay boat ramp on June 20 in order to attend to her dogs. Her passenger also got out of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled down the ramp and into the water; it was retrieved approximately 150 feet off shore.

On June 21, Andrew R. McFarland of Shelter Island was entering a parking spot in the school’s parking lot when he hit a vehicle owned by Clifford D. Clark of Shelter Island, causing minor damage to Mr. Clark’s right front bumper.

OTHER REPORTS
A Menantic caller told police on June 17 that someone rang the doorbell and then ran away. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

On June 17, a West Neck caller said there was gravel on a roadway, caused by construction in the area.

The manager of the project agreed to clear the road.

A Center caller reported on June 17 that copper piping had been stolen from an outdoor shower. The caller did not know that the piping was in the process of being repaired and a portion had been removed for that purpose.

On June 18, a Shorewood caller told police she believed she was being stalked in a parking lot on a number of mornings. The subject was unaware his presence was bothering her and agreed to avoid any contact.

A caller complained on June 18 that a Heights business was partially blocking the sidewalk with signs, etc. The owner agreed to open up the sidewalk.

A person picked up a stray dog at the Shelter Island School on June 18; police put it in the town kennel.

The owner reported the dog missing; the dog was returned with a warning about having dogs at large. On June 19, a dog was picked up by a caller in the Center, put in the kennel and subsequently returned to the owner with a warning.

On June 19, the Highway Department reported a company dumping paint down a storm drain in Dering Harbor. The DEC was notified and a summons was issued for illegal dumping.

A case of petit larceny was reported in the Center on June 20.

The police department assisted the agency of Child Protective Services with a welfare check on June 20.

On June 20, a Heights resident reported an altercation with a locksmith over the cost of an estimate.

Police called the lock company and obtained the appropriate amount.

Police responded to a verbal dispute on a West Neck street on June 20.

A barking dog was reported in the Center on June 21; the dog warden will follow up.

On June 21, police responded to a report of a verbal dispute on the telephone.

An anonymous caller reported on June 21 that a large vessel off shore from Sunset Beach was playing loud, amplified music. A Southold marine unit was in the area and advised those on board to lower the music.

At 5 p.m. on June 21, loud music was reported in Menantic; the occasion was a charitable event and exempt from the town noise law.

A case of criminal mischief was reported on June 21 by a Westmoreland caller — persons unknown had been driving on the caller’s front lawn. Damage was estimated at under $250.

An anonymous call was received on June 21 at 11:40 p.m. about a loud party in the Heights. The owner turned the music down and moved the party inside.

Loud music was reported at Sunset Beach on June 22 at 1:50 a.m. The manager said the wedding would be over at 2 a.m.; the music and lights were turned off.

A Silver Beach caller told police on June 22 that a party of young people on her beachfront-deeded property had left beer bottles and rubbish on the beach; furniture was disturbed and a lobster trap broken.

A caller reported youths throwing soda cans in front of younger kids at Fiske Field on June 22. Police spoke to some parents and told the kids to clean up the area.

A boat was illegally tied up to a Heights dock on June 23; the boat’s owner was advised to contact any dock’s owner before tying up the boat.

A medical alarm was set off at a Long View residence on June 18; it was activated while phone lines were being repaired. A burglary alarm was accidentally activated at a Dering Harbor home on June 20.  The

Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a false alarm in the Center on June 23.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 19, 21, 22 and 23. On June 20, a person was taken by an EMS team to Southampton Hospital.

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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.

On Sunday, June 29 at about 5:20 p.m., Robert S. Gilman, 49, of New York City was observed operating his 30-foot boat in an erratic manner in the waters off of Crescent Beach. He was within 100 feet of an anchored boat and traveling at a speed greater than 5 mph.

After being stopped by a police marine unit for speeding and operating too close to a boat at anchor, he was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated. He was also charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child; he had four children on board — ages 7, 10, 10 and 13 — while operating a boat in an intoxicated condition.

Mr. Gilman was held overnight and later arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding. He was released on cash bail of $1,500 and instructed to return to court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
Sheri Winter Clarry, 46, of Southold was driving on South Ferry Road on June 24 when police gave her a summons for speeding, 54 mph in a 40-mph zone.

On June 27, David Mango Paccha Plaza, 27, of Hyattsville, Maryland was ticketed on Brander Parkway for speeding, 47 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Giles N. Clarke, 49, of New York City was given a summons on June 28 for operating an unregistered boat off  Hay Beach Point.

Police wrote four tickets for Rudis E. Bonilla, 25, of West Hempstead on June 28 on Clinton Avenue for having insufficient taillights and improper plates and for operating an unregistered vehicle without insurance.

John V. Spinelli, 51, of Center Moriches was ticketed on New York Avenue on June 28 for speeding, 42 mph in a 25-mph zone.

On June 29, Richard E. Batallas, 50, of Northport was given a summons in the waters off Crescent Beach for operating an unregistered motorboat.

Traffic Control Officers issued 53 parking tickets during the week.

OTHER REPORTS
Police responded to a dispute between two motorists on a North Ferry boat on June 24.

A domestic dispute, involving harassing text messages, was reported on June 24.

On June 24, a caller reported an on-going dispute between neighbors in the Center. The report was made for documentation purposes; no action was requested at that time.

On June 25, a caller reported receiving a bad check; police are continuing to investigate.

Police responded to a verbal employer/employee disagreement in Menantic on June 25.

A South Ferry Hills caller told police on June 25 that he had received word that his front door had been opened. Police searched the grounds and the residence and found no signs of any criminal activity.

Apparently the code to open the front door was not functioning due to a low battery.

A caller reported on June 25 that the driver of a truck in Silver Beach was soliciting door to door. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

A caller told police on June 27 that a dumpster was partially blocking the eastbound lane on South Ram Island Drive. Police advised the owner to set out cones or flashing lights to warn motorists of the hazard.

At 7:30 p.m. on June 27, police received a complaint about loud music at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club. Police conducted noise measurements and interviewed staff, who said that only three or four outdoor amplified music events were planned for the summer. Police issued a warning about the noise ordinance.

A caller told police on June 27 about smelling smoke and seeing it coming from a mulch pile in a neighbor’s yard. The Fire Chiefs responded and found a 15-foot-high pile with a visible gaseous substance coming from the top. On request, the owner flattened out the pile to 6 feet, which was considered safe.

A case of petit larceny was reported in Hay Beach on June 27.

A Long View caller told police on June 28 that an unknown young man was smoking cigarettes in her backyard. Police located him several houses away and advised him not to trespass on the complainant’s property.

A caller complained on June 28 that a dog had been barking in the Center for an hour and a half. The dog had been kept outside while work was being done in the house and the owner was advised to bring the dog inside as soon as possible.

Police investigated a telephone scam after hearing from a caller on June 28 that she had received a call, allegedly from PSEG, threatening to shut off the electricity if payment wasn’t made immediately to the PSEG representative. The SIPD contacted Southold police, which knew of a number of cases dealing with this particular scam. The Shelter Island resident received another call, asking when the money would be delivered; when she said she had contacted the police, the call was immediately disconnected.

A vehicle was reported driving into a piping plover restricted area in Hay Beach on June 28. Police located the driver who said he entered the area by mistake, got stuck and was eventually able to drive off the beach. He was issued a warning for driving on the beach without a permit.

On June 29, a marine unit noticed two swimmers struggling against the tide off Hay Beach, trying to get back to an anchored boat. The swimmers were taken on board and returned to their boat.

A domestic dispute was reported in the Center on June 28.

A case of petit larceny was reported in the Center on June 28; the parties involved were located and met with their parents at the SIPD to resolve the case.

On June 29, police were told that an unknown person was behaving in an intoxicated manner at a Center business. Police checked the parking area and interior of the store with negative results.

Following a call on June 29 about people possibly smoking marijuana in Silver Beach, police located three suspects who said they were passing a tobacco cigarette and a vapor-e cigarette that looked like a smoking pipe. There were no signs of marijuana or paraphernalia, according to the police report.

Over the weekend, marine units checked eight foreign flag boats in a program run by the County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security.

Loud music was reported at Sunset Beach on June 30. The manager was advised to lower the volume and did so.

A caller reported vehicles speeding in West Neck on June 30 and requested an extra patrol and radar enforcement.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to one automatic fire alarm at a residence in West Neck on June 26; it was a false alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 24, 26 and 30.

A patient was transported by an EMS team to the landing field at Burns and Cartright roads on June 28 and then medevaced to Stony Brook University Hospital by a Suffolk County Police helicopter.

During the summer when the number of incidents on the police blotter increases — 55 this week — not all are reported here. Police also assisted a number of residents in their homes, responded to lost and found reports, opened vehicles with the keys locked inside, resolved traffic problems, assisted other agencies, among other reports.

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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.

Camilo A. Torres, 20, of Southold was driving on Summerfield Place on Wednesday, July 2 at about 11:45 p.m. when he was stopped by police for failure to signal a turn and for speeding — 40 mph in a 25-mph zone. He was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $250 bail.

Between 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 and 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, there were three arrests as a result of the Suffolk Country DA’s East End DWI Task Force. The Task Force, made up of Shelter Island and Riverhead police, conducted traffic safety check points and random patrol checks.

Matthew P. Morris, 50, of New York City was arrested and charged under Leandra’s Law — aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. He was also charged with two additional counts of endangering the welfare of a child because he had a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old in the vehicle, which he was operating while intoxicated. He was also charged with driving without a license and failure to keep to the right.  Mr. Morris was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, in front of Judge Westervelt, and released on $1,500 bail.

Francis G. Molignano, 36, of Southampton was stopped at a traffic safety checkpoint and arrested for  DWI. He was arraigned in Justice Court, Judge Westervelt on the bench, and released on $500 bail.

A 17-year-old from Flushing, New York was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana.

The Task Force will continue to operate throughout the East End during the summer.

On Tuesday, July 8 at about 8:45 p.m., Shelter Island police stopped Karen D. Bowers, 45, of New York City on North Ferry Road for failure to signal, to keep right and to stay in lane. She was subsequently arrested for Leandra’s Law — aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle. She was additionally charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Ms. Bowers had a 9-year-old child in the vehicle, which she was driving while intoxicated. Ms. Bowers was held overnight and arraigned in court, Judge Westervelt presiding. She was released on $5,000 bail and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
Edgar Hernandez, 35, of Columbia, South Carolina was driving on South Ferry Road on July 1 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for driving with insufficient taillights and for unlicensed operation.

Daniel Felipe Zapart, 23, of Miami, Florida was ticketed on North Ferry Road on July 2 for failure to keep to the right and for having/consuming alcohol in his vehicle.

Roberto E. Garrido, 27, of Greenport was given three summonses on Grand Avenue on July 2 for unlicensed operation, aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and driving without a license.

Thomas A. Baudier, 29, of Northport was driving on North Ferry Road on July 2 when he was stopped and ticketed for having insufficient taillights and for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Shawn G. Murray, 60, of Hicksville was given a summons on Grand Avenue on July 2 for failure to signal a turn.

On July 3, Aidan Poleshuk, 28, of Santa Barbara, California was ticketed on North Cartwright Road for speeding — 55 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Wendy Machado, 34, of Southold was given a summons on North Cartwright Road on July 3 for speeding —48 mph in a 35-mph zone — and for unlicensed operation.

Rory Keane, 53, of New York City was ticketed on West Neck Road on July 3 for driving without a seatbelt.

John A. Brady, 30, of West Palm Beach, Florida was ticketed in Dering Harbor on July 5 for operating an unregistered boat.

Michael J. Rost, 41, of New York City was driving on St. Mary’s Road on July 5 when he was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign.

On July 6, Joshua Thayer Wattula, 24, of St. Petersburg, Florida was given a summons in the waters off Crescent Beach for operating a boat at more than 5 mph and within 100 feet of an anchorage/swimming area.

On July 6, Marina K. Blazhko, 28, of Brooklyn was ticketed on St. Mary’s Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Christopher P. Zirrith, 49, of Manalapan, New Jersey was given a ticket on July 6 off Crescent Beach for operating an unregistered boat.

On July 6, Scott R. Hussey, 40, of Deltona, Florida was given a summons off Crescent Beach for operating a boat at over 5 mph within 100 feet of an anchored boat.

Eddie R. Smith, 56, of Shelter Island was given a ticket on North Ferry Road on July 7 for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Traffic Control Officers issued 74 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
On July 2, Sheila M. McGayhey of Bronxville was backing out of a parking space on Clinton Avenue and hit a parked car belonging to Richard P. O’Connell of Bronxville. There was major damage to the right rear passenger door and right rear bumper of Ms. McGayhey’s vehicle and to the front left quarter panel  and bumper of Mr. O’Connell’s vehicle.

On July 5, Kolina Reiter of Shelter Island and Danielle l. Fabilli of Middle Village were both at stop signs at the intersection of North Ferry and Manwaring roads, both waiting to turn left. Ms. Fabilli proceeded into the intersection; Ms. Reiter also pulled out, hitting the rear quarter panel of Ms. Fabilli’s vehicle. The left front of Ms. Reiter’s vehicle also sustained damage. Damages were estimated at over $1,000.

On July 6, Daniel P. Kohlmeyer of Cutchogue was cutting into the line at North Ferry when he backed into the front of a vehicle belonging to Jeffrey G. Brown of Syosset. There were minor scratches to both vehicles. According to the police blotter, several motorists in line reported that Mr. Kohlmeyer was aggressive and shouting obscenities.

OTHER REPORTS
Police were notified when a PSEG caller reported on July 2 that a Center resident refused to give permission to allow his trees to be trimmed, although they were a hazard to primary lines. The property owner’s refusal will be forwarded by the caller to a PSEG representative.

On July 3, a Heights resident was inside her home when she heard the front door chime and then found the door part way open. Police checked the residence and surrounding area with negative results.

A resident requested an extra patrol of the Cartwright area because of speeding vehicles. Police conducted radar reinforcement in the area on July 3, resulting in three tickets.

Police opened an investigation on July 3 into a case of alleged improper sexual activity.

A caller told police on July 3 that members of her family were on a boat off Mashomack Point when the engine quit and the boat was adrift. A marine unit located the boat and towed it to a town landing.

Police received a complaint of loud noises at a Hay Beach residence on July 4 at about 11:50 p.m. Police advised the group to lower their voices.

On July 4, a verbal argument in Hay Beach was reported. There were no problems.

A petit larceny was reported in the Center on July 4.

A caller reported an injured plover or a tern in Silver Beach on July 4 and was referred to the Southampton Wildlife Center.

Fireworks were reported in Menantic on July 4 but those responsible had left when police arrived. On the same day, a caller told police that fireworks were being set off in the Heights and embers were drifting toward the caller’s residence. Police searched the area with negative results. Fireworks were also reported in Hay Beach on July 5; police located the source and were told that no more fireworks would be set off.

Complaints about loud music at Sunset Beach were received at about 2:30 a.m. and then again at 11:50 p.m. on July 6. In both cases the manager lowered the volume.

A caller reported loud music at Fiske Field at about 10:45 a.m.; the Bucks’ coach turned down the volume.

A parakeet was found on July 6 near the tennis courts in the Center. The caller will safe-keep the bird in case the owner is located.

A boat was reported adrift in West Neck on July 6; the owner was notified and returned to the boat to secure it. An hour later the boat was adrift again and the owner was advised to improve his anchor rigging.

Police received a call on July 6 that a group was leaving litter in Hay Beach. Police located some people fishing and advised them to clean up before leaving the beach.

Also on July 6, a caller told police that a person followed her to her vehicle in West Neck and was making advances. Police located the subject who was intoxicated.

On July 7, just after midnight, a caller reported noise on Fiske Field. Police found a group playing basketball in the dark. Given the hour, they were asked to stop.

At about 12:30 a.m. on July 7 a noise complaint was received about loud music at Sunset Beach. Police couldn’t conduct a noise reading due to high winds but advised management that the music would have to be turned off if there was another complaint. The second complaint was received at 2:25 a.m. but the music had been turned off when police arrived.

A caller reported a cat in distress in a parked car in West Neck on July 7. The caller removed the cat through a window. The owner returned to the vehicle at the same time and was advised of the seriousness of leaving an animal in a parked vehicle in the summer.

A carbon monoxide alarm was set off at a home in South Ferry Hills on July 1. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded and found no trace of carbon monoxide. The owner was advised to install a new detector.

A burglary alarm was set off at a South Ferry Hills residence on July 1; the wrong code was entered.

On July 7, a burglary alarm was activated at the North Ferry offices. There was no criminal activity noted and the company was advised to repair the alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported nine people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on July 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. Teams responded to two additional cases on July 6 and 7 but transportation to a hospital was refused.

On July 4, a person was transported by an EMS team to Southampton Hospital.

There were 90 incident reports this week, not all of which are reported here. Among others were keys locked in vehicles, downed limbs, minor disturbances, assisting residents in their homes, disabled vehicles, lost and found articles, extra patrols, a dog at large, alarm problems, etc.

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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.

Rozbeh Khan, 35, of Huntington Station, was driving on Shore Road on Saturday, July 12 at about 5:15 p.m. when he was stopped by police for driving at an unreasonable speed and for failure to keep to the right. He was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Khan was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $500 bail. He was directed to return to court at a later date.

At about 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, police arrested Michael T. Zanfardino, 25, of West Babylon, when he was observed smoking marijuana on Crescent Beach. He was charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the 5th degree, and released on an appearance ticket for Shelter Island Justice Court with bail of $100.

On Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m., James Louis Klein, 33, of New York City was driving on South Ferry Road when he was stopped by police for failure to keep right, failure to stop and tailgating. He was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated and additionally charged with unlicensed operation. Mr. Klein was arraigned in Justice Court in front of Judge Westervelt and released on $250 bail.

SUMMONSES
Ivan F. Arizaga, 31, of Patchogue was driving on South Ferry Road on July 9 when he was stopped by police and given a ticket for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device. He was also given a summons for unlicensed operation.

Lucas C. Demello, 20, of Virginia Beach, Virginia was ticketed on July 11 on South Ferry Road for driving while  using a cellphone without a hands-free device. He was also given two tickets for unlicensed operation and for driving an unregistered vehicle.

Also on July 11, George A. Skouras, 59, of Miami Beach, Florida was given a summons by a marine unit in West Neck Harbor for not having a throwable lifesaving device on board his boat.

Rodney C. Herrcin, 49, of East Hampton was given a ticket in the waters off Crescent Beach on July 12 for operating a boat at more than 5 mph within 100 feet of an anchored vessel.

On July 12, Joseph P. Jacobi, 20, of Bayville was issued a ticket on Shore Road for violation of the ABC law.

Jonathon B. Bolton, 35, of Sag Harbor was ticketed by a marine unit off Crescent Beach on July 13 for towing people without an observer.

Emma K. Leinhaas, 27, of Brooklyn was given a summons on Grand Avenue on July 14 for a cellphone violation.

Traffic Control Officers issued 48 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
On July 8, Zachary R. Delvecchio of Wading River was backing out of a space in the Town Hall parking lot when he hit a parked car belonging to Mary C. Wilson of Shelter Island. Mr. Delvecchio said the parked car was in his blind spot. Damage was estimated at under $1,000.

Janet C. Rescigno of Shelter Island was driving northbound on North Ferry Road on July 10 when she said she took her eye off the road “for a second” to reach for her pocketbook and hit a PSEG pole on the side of the road. There was damage to the pole and to the front of her vehicle, estimated at over $1,000. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded. Ms. Rescigno was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by an EMS team.

Eddie R. Smith of Shelter Island was parked at O’s on South Ferry Road when George Ramirez of Aquebogue backed into the driver’s-side rear of his vehicle, causing a small dent near the rear tail lamp and a broken taillight lens cover. Damage was estimated at under $1,000.

On July 11, Francis X. Doud Jr. of New York City was backing up on Grand Avenue when he stepped on the accelerator, rather than the brake, and collided with a parked vehicle belonging to Jordan D. McGinnis of Warsaw, New York. There was over $1,000 in damage to the rear of Mr. Doud’s vehicle and the front of Mr. McGinnis’s.

On July 12, Mary Gerzeman of New York City was riding a bicycle on North Ferry Road when she applied the brakes too strongly and flipped over the handlebars. She had minor abrasions but refused medical attention.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported that her dog was attacked while being walked in the Center on July 8. Police notified the Dog Warden.

A caller was told that dirt bikes were being ridden on a Dering Harbor property where found broken beer bottles had been found. An extra patrol was requested on July 8.

Also on the 8th, police received a report of ATVs being driven on a Center roadway. Police located the operators and advised them not to ride on public roads again or their ATVs would be confiscated.

On July 9, police followed up on a caller’s report of a dispute with a tree trimming company working on the Island.

A petit larceny was reported in the Heights on July 9; a petit larceny was also reported in the Center on July 10.

Police responded to a dispute over property lines in the Center on July 9.

Also on the 9th, police investigated a report of a person sleeping in a shed at the back of a Center property. No personal belongings were found.

A caller reported someone driving erratically in the Center on July 10; police canvassed the area with negative results.

On July 10, police responded to an employer/employee situation in the Center.

Police intervened in a verbal dispute in West Neck on July 10; no further action was taken.

Police received a complaint about a loud party at a residence in Hay Beach on July 11 at about 11:15 p.m. The owner turned down the music.

On July 12, a Shorewood resident reported someone taking sand and beach grass from a dune area. Police patrolled the area with no results.

A boat was reported adrift in West Neck on July 12; a marine unit secured the boat.

On July 12, police responded to a dispute in West Neck; all the parties appeared to be intoxicated, according to the blotter.

Police received a complaint at about 11:30 p.m. on July 12 about amplified music at SALT. No music was playing when police arrived; no violations were noted. Another complaint about SALT was received at 4 p.m. on July 13; the music had been turned off prior to arrival.

Police received a call on July 13 that an unknown male had appeared on the deck of the caller’s Hay Beach residence. The man was located and told police he went for a walk on the beach and, intoxicated, went back to the wrong house.

Police searched the interior of a house in West Neck after sliding doors were reported open on July 13. An anonymous caller reported an open door at a Hay Beach home on the same day. There was no sign of any criminal activity in either case.

Loud music was reported at Sunset Beach at 11:55 p.m. on July 13. Police found a DJ playing music outside the restaurant and advised management to shut off the music for the evening. Although the music was not at an unreasonable level, any volume of music played outside would bother neighbors, according to the police report.

On July 14, a caller reported, for information only, an ongoing dispute over a fence in the Center.

Police answered questions about the operation of personal watercraft in town waters on July 17; the caller believed the town code was discriminatory and will consider suing the town.

A noise complaint was received on July 14, coming from an outside speaker in a pool area. The volume was turned off.

Three burglary alarms were set off at residences in the Center, West Neck and Menantic on July 9, 10 and 11 respectively. Two were false alarms; the third was activated accidentally.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on July 9, 10 and 11. A team also took an aided case to Southampton Hospital on July 9. EMS teams responded to two cases on July 10 and 11 but transportation was refused.

There were 82 incident reports this week, many of which are not reported here. Among those were keys locked in cars, numerous lost and found articles, downed limbs, animal incidents, speeding vehicles, etc.