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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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.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
Lawson Bartholomew, 18, of Shelter Island was driving on Shore Road on April 3 when he was stopped by police and issued tickets for having inadequate/no brake lights and for operating an unregistered vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
Peter Koszalka of Southampton was backing up in a parking space in front of Schmidt’s Market on North Ferry Road on April 1 when his trailer hitch hit the front of a vehicle belonging to Barbara L. Clark of Shelter Island. There was minor damage to the front grill on the driver’s-side of Ms. Clark’s vehicle.

On April 5, Charles J. Murray of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Midway Road when he veered off the roadway and hit a roadside utility pole, causing it to split. PSEG was notified. Damage to the property and the upper right side of the box utility portion of the truck was over $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
Police opened an investigation into a case of identity theft on March 31. Another case of identity theft was reported by a caller on April 2.

On April 1, an injured dog was located on a dock in South Ferry Hills and taken to the animal hospital in Southold. According to the police report, the dog had run out in front of a truck; the driver stopped and told the dog’s owner, who was nearby, about the accident.

A case of petit larceny was reported in the Center on April 3.

A caller informed police about a downed wire in Silver Beach on April 3. Cablevision was notified.

Responding to a call on April 3, police located a dog at large in the Center and took it to the impound facility. The owner contacted police, retrieved the dog and was advised about the local dog licensing law.

Another dog at large was reported in the Center on April 4; the dog was on or near its owner’s property. The owner was close by, took control of the dog and was advised about the town’s local leash laws.

Following some damage to his property, a Center resident requested an extra police patrol on April 4.

Police responded to two separate domestic disputes, both in the Center, on April 5.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at a Center home on April 6.

The owner had started a fire in the fireplace and smoke had activated the system.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported  two cases to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 1 and April 6.

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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.

Esteban Tocay, 26, of Greenport was driving on New York Avenue on Thursday, April 9, at about 4:30 p.m. when he was stopped by police for speeding. On investigation, his New York State drivers license had been suspended. He was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operation as well as speeding.

Mr. Tocay was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on $500 bail. He will appear in court at a later time.

SUMMONSES
Christopher D. Bolton, 41, of Shelter Island was driving on South Ferry Road on April 10 when he was stopped by police and issued a ticket for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

ACCIDENTS
Daniel W. Binder of Shelter Island was driving west on Bateman Road when he pulled to the left and started to back his truck into a driveway. Arthur W. Ogar of Shelter Island was also driving west on Bateman and tried to get past, colliding with the truck. There was no damage to the truck but over $1,000 estimated damage to the left front of Mr. Ogar’s vehicle.

A plane crash at Klenawicus Field on April 13 was reported in seperate stories on the Reporter website. r

OTHER REPORTS
A Center caller reported loud music in the area at 1 a.m. on April 8. The music had been turned off when police arrived; the area was patrolled with negative results.

Police responded to a report on April 8 about a person driving erratically; the driver was located and no problems were noted.

On April 8, a Center caller told police someone was banging on the front door. The person was gone when police arrived. The area was canvassed several times with no result.

Police documented two cases, civil in nature, for the courts on April 8 and April 12.

On April 8, police responded to a call about a person walking around a Ram Island property with a flashlight. Police searched inside and outside the house for any signs of criminal activity; none were noted.

Police and the Shelter Island Fire Department responded on April 10 to a report of a residential fire. There was smoke throughout the house. A defective thermostat had caused a small flame that then burned itself out.

On April 11, a case of petit larceny was reported in Cartwright. The object was subsequently located by its owner.

Police received an anonymous complaint on April 12 about motorcycles driving fast on Nostrand Parkway. They were gone when police arrived.

Shelter Island police assisted the Southold Police Department on April 12 with a boat possibly in distress. The situation was resolved with no further action taken.

On April 13, a caller told police he was traveling north, entering the traffic circle on North Ferry Road, and about to exit on Bateman Road when a vehicle, traveling south on North Ferry Road, failed to stop. The caller had to slam on his brakes and honked his horn. According to the blotter, the other driver screamed obscenities at him. The caller requested an extra patrol of the area.

Also on the 13th, an automatic burglary alarm was activated at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club. Police found that the front entry door was not closed properly and the back patio door was unlocked. There was no sign of any criminal activity.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported one person 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.

Paula Ocampo, 60, of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on Sunday, April 19 when she was stopped by police at about 6:30 p.m. for failure to stay in lane, failure to keep right and for not yielding to an emergency vehicle. She was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated and for not driving with a required ignition interlock device.

Ms. Ocampo was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on $4,000 bail. Her vehicle was impounded as a result of prior DWI conviction.

SUMMONSES
On April 17, Cathleen J. Parsons, 58, of Shelter Island was ticketed on Brander Parkway for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Also on the 17th, Sofia Morales-Barranco, 34, of Shelter Island was given a summons on Grand Avenue for failure to yield the right of way at an intersection and for unlicensed operation.

Moises Garcia, 35, of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on April 18 when he was stopped by police and given a summons for using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Mario R. Elias, 39, of Greenport was ticketed by police on April 20 for speeding on South Ferry Road — 50 mph in a 40-mph zone. He was also given tickets for unlicensed operation and aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Hector Diaz Diaz, 41, of Sunnyside, Washington received a summons on April 20 for making an improper/unsafe turn without a signal on South Ferry Road.

ACCIDENTS
On April 17, David S. Josephson of Brooklyn was driving westbound on Jaspa Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and struck the left front fender of his vehicle. Damage was estimated at over $1,000.

Charlotte H. Ryder of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space at the Recycling Center when she collided with an unoccupied, parked vehicle owned by Alfonso J. Marri of Bethpage. There was over $1,000 in damage to the passenger-side, rear quarter panel of Ms. Ryder’s vehicle and the driver’s-side front quarter panel of Marri’s vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
During the week, on April 14 and April 16, three different Shelter Island residents reported cases of identity theft, after they had been informed by IRS that people unknown had used their social security numbers in filing tax returns. On the advice of IRS, police reports were filed and IRS will now investigate.

Police received a report on April 14 that a hole on a Center neighbor’s property, not fenced in, created a hazardous condition. The caller was referred to the Building Department.

A dog at large was reported behind Schmidt’s Market on April 14. The owner was identified and retrieved the dog at police headquarters.

An automatic burglary alarm was set off at a Ram Island residence on April 15. No problems were noted.

On April 17 the owner of a pit bull reported that his dog had gotten out by accident and was at large on Manwaring Road. Police located the dog and returned it to its owner.

Also on the 17th, a caller reported hearing that ATVs were being operated on her property. She followed up herself with the riders; no police action was taken.

On April 19, police investigated a report that someone was cutting down trees along the caller’s property line in Dering Harbor.

A pet cockatiel was reported in Silver Beach on April 19. The bird matched the description of one missing in Southold and was retrieved by its owner.

On April 19, Shelter Island police assisted the Southampton Police Department with a road closure in North Haven, as the result of a motor vehicle accident that was affecting entrance to the South Ferry.

Two motorists, each accusing the other of unsafe driving on North Ferry Road on April 20, were advised by police to stay away from each other. Since the violations did not occur in the officer’s presence, no traffic tickets could be issued.

Also on April 20, a downed tree limb and wires were reported in Silver Beach; PSEG was advised. An anonymous report of a large tree branch on a Center roadway was cleared away.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 14, 16 and 18.

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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.

Following an investigation, Victoria Weickert, 66, of Shelter Island was arrested on Friday, April 24 at about 4:25 p.m.

She was charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree. Ms. Weickert was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, released on her own recognizance and instructed to return to court at a later date.

An order of protection was issued by the court on behalf of the complainant.

SUMMONSES
Daniel C. Finne, 51, of Greenport was given a ticket on April 21 on New York Avenue for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

On April 22, Charles J. Murray, 48, of Shelter Island was driving on West Neck Road when he was ticketed for not having a right-side mirror on his vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
Scott W. Smith of Sag Harbor was driving northbound on Route 114 on April 25 when he swerved to avoid a deer on the right side of the roadway. He subsequently lost control of his vehicle, which crossed over into the southbound lane and hit a telephone pole head on. There was over $1,000 in estimated damage to the right front of his vehicle. Mr. Smith refused medical attention.

On April 27, Marylou J. Eichhorn of Shelter Island was backing out of a parking space at the Cornucopia Gift Shop and did not see a vehicle driven by Mariel F. Zitek of Shelter Island, who was entering the parking area. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000 to each vehicle — the rear of Ms. Eichhorn’s vehicle and the driver’s front side of Ms. Zitek’s.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 21, a caller was concerned that vehicles parked along both sides of Winthrop Road during the day were causing a traffic hazard. According to the police blotter, the vehicles were parked off the roadway on the shoulder; there were no violations.

In answer to a request, police checked on the well-being of a resident on April 21. There were no problems.

A power outage affected most of the Island on April 21, caused by a power failure up-island.

An automatic fire alarm was set off at a residence in the Heights on April 21. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded. The alarm was activated when its wires were cut during a major renovation.
On April 22, an extra patrol was requested by a Hay Beach resident.

A caller told police on April 22 that a 25-foot floating dock had washed up in front of the residence in HiLo. The dock’s owner was identified and the caretaker advised.

A horse was reported at large in Cartwright on April 22. The owner later reported that the horse had returned home on its own.

A caller reported from a construction site in Cartwright on April 23 that unknown person(s) were putting debris in the dumpster on the property.

Police received a complaint on April 24 about a possible town code violation involving new lighting in a Center parking area.

A resident reported answering a call on a blocked phone number on April 24 and hearing someone shouting profanities at her. Police advised her to notify police immediately if the calls continue.

On April 24, after receiving numerous phone calls, a resident was concerned about the nature of the calls and identity theft and reported the calls to police, who advised the caller to put a block on the phone.

According to the blotter, many people, nationwide, had reported receiving calls from the same number.

A dog at large was reported at the front door of a Center caller on April 24. The caller said he would keep the dog until its owner contacted the police department.

On April 25, police investigated a report that the driver of a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of a Center roadway appeared to be intoxicated. A field sobriety test was performed and was negative for DWI.

On April 25, a vehicle previously reported as stolen in the Heights turned out to have been taken by mistake No further action was taken.

A burglary alarm went off at a South Ferry Hills home on April 25. It may have been activated as a result of an accident in the area that damaged a telephone pole.

A South Ferry Hills resident requested an extra patrol on April 26 after finding a number of beer bottles on the property.

A caller told police on August 26 that ATVs were being ridden on a roadway in West Neck. Two youths were located and advised to stay off the roads.

Police responded to a domestic dispute reported in Menantic on April 27.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 25 and 26.

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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.

Kenneth M. Woychuk, 42, of Riverhead was driving on New York Avenue on April 28 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for speeding — 42 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Lui E. Calderon-Ville, 42, of Southampton was given a summons on April 29 on South Ferry Road for speeding — 60 mph in a 40-mph zone. He was also ticketed for unlicensed operation. In accordance with Suffolk County law, his vehicle was impounded as a result of a prior conviction for unlicensed operation.

On April 29, Brad M. Piecuch, 33, of Southold was stopped on Grand Avenue for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Following an accident on May 4, Paul S. Betjeman, 77, of Yorktown Heights was ticketed for making an improper U-turn on Shore Road. Mr. Betjeman was traveling westbound and said he did not see a vehicle driven by Lindsay M. Mc­Kinney of Bayville, who was in the eastbound lane. In making the U-turn, he hit her vehicle, causing major damage to the passenger’s-side front and side panels of his vehicle and the front of Ms. McKinney’s.

According to the police report, Ms. McKinney had the right of way and the U-turn was over a double yellow line.

ACCIDENTS
In a second accident during the week, Peter G. McCarthy of Shelter Island was driving on North Midway Road on April 29 when a deer jumped out in front of his vehicle, causing minor damage to the driver’s side-view mirror. The deer was killed in the accident.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 28, a caller reported a red bag left alongside a Center roadway for several days. Police disposed of the bag at the landfill; no further action was taken.

A dog found at large near an Island residence was brought into police headquarters on April 29; police returned the dog to its owner.

Wires were reported down in the Center on April 29 and in Long View on April 30. Police notified the phone company.

A Hay Beach caller told police on April 29 that someone was “lurking” on the property. Police located the person who was waiting for a ride to pick him up; police escorted him to the North Ferry to meet his ride.

Police investigated a possible theft of property in Menantic on April 29.

A caller reported a vehicle parked in the driveway of a vacant house in the Heights on April 29. Police checked the property and found workmen installing an awning.

On April 30, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a call about a possible chimney fire in Mashomack. The vent on the wood stove had been closed and the fire had extinguished itself.

Police received a complaint about construction noise in the Center at about 10:30 p.m. on April 30. Work was immediately stopped, without incident, at the location.

A caller was informed by police on May 1 that her complaint was civil in nature and not a police matter. She was advised to follow-up with the school board and her legal counsel.

On May 2, a delivery driver reported that his commercial vehicle had an air lock leak and was parked on a Heights roadway while he was waiting for roadside assistance.

A Cartwright resident reported a possibly illegal grading of a property in the neighborhood on May 2. The complainant was advised to contact the property owner directly or the Building Department.

A caller in Hay Beach told police on May 2 that a stack of pallets may have been dumped on the beach by person(s) in a pickup truck seen leaving the area. Police located the individuals who had been planning a beach bonfire; they removed the pallets.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on May 3.

A caller reported a high pitched noise on May 3 at about 7 p.m. in Dering Harbor. The noise stopped just before police arrived. The caller was advised to call back if the noise started up again.

On May 3, a caller requested an extra patrol of a Ram Island beach after observing a person behaving suspiciously there.

Police were told on May 4 that a vehicle was parked illegally in Bridge Street’s Volunteer Park. The vehicle’s owner was located and advised to move the vehicle. The location was not posted and police asked the Shelter Island Highway Department to post a “no-parking zone” sign at the location.

There were a number of automatic alarms at residences during the week. On April 28, a fire alarm in Silver Beach brought out the SIFD. It was ruled a false alarm, set off by a workman sanding wood.

The SIFD responded to three more fire alarms on April 29 and May 1 — all three in the Center. One was set off by painters on the property, a second by a cleaning staff and a third was activated by mistake by the alarm company.

A burglary alarm on April 28 went off in the Center. Police checked the home and the premises appeared to be secure.

Two more burglary alarms were activated on April 29 and May 3, both in West Neck. One was accidentally set off by a plumber and the second also went off by mistake.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team transported a person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 28.

A team also treated a person on site for abrasions following a fall off a bicycle on April 30.

REPORTER FILE PHOTO |Greenport man charged with Leandra’s Law violation; aggravated DWI

Shelter Island Police arrested a 30-year-old Greenport man at about 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, charging him with felony aggravated driving while intoxicated  and, under Leandra’s Law, endangering the welfare of an 11-year-old  child in the vehicle at the time.

Zachary L. Bowers, 30, was held overnight and arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court Friday, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, where he was remanded to the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Mr. Bowers faced the aggravated DWI charge, a felony, because of a prior DWI conviction. He also faces a felony DWI charge; a felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle; a misdemeanor charge of failing to have an interlock device on his vehicle that would have blocked his starting it in an intoxicated condition; unsafe backing up of the vehicle; failing to wear a seat belt; and having no proper seat belt for the child in the front seat of the vehicle.

Because of his prior DWI conviction, police seized and impounded the vehicle.

He will face further court action at a later date.

j.lane@sireporter.com

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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.

Zachary L. Bowers, 30, of Greenport was stopped by police on Thursday, May 7 for not backing up safely.

Following the traffic stop, he was arrested at 7:58 p.m. and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child — violating Leandra’s law — a felony offense. In addition he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree, also a felony, as well as with endangering the welfare of a child, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device, driving without a seatbelt and not having a proper seatbelt for the 11-year-old in the front seat.

Mr. Bowers was held overnight and arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding. He was remanded to Suffolk County jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

His vehicle was seized and impounded as the result of a prior DWI conviction.

On Saturday, May 9, at about 7:15 p.m., Michael L. Fryman, 25, of Brentwood was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree following a minor accident on Winthrop Road.

Mr. Fryman allegedly backed into a vehicle driven by Gina K. Kraus of Shelter Island, causing damage to the license plate holder on Ms. Kraus’s vehicle and no damage to Mr. Fryman’s.

Mr. Fryman was released on station house bail of $250 and will appear in Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
William F. Stetler, 26, of Mattituck was driving on South Ferry Road on May 5 when he was ticketed for operating an uninspected vehicle.

On May 7, Karen Dimelia Euceda Gutierrez, 34, of Laurel, Maryland was given a summons on North Ferry Road for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Marco Teneseca Pacho, 32, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was issued four tickets on May 9 after being stopped by police on North Ferry Road. He was charged with using a portable electronic device while driving, and operating an unregistered and uninspected vehicle without a license.

ACCIDENTS
Christopher C. Drake of Shelter Island reported that on May 9 he was driving eastbound on Shore Road when a deer ran out in front of his vehicle, causing major damage to the driver’s-side quarter panel, front bumper, fender, headlight and grille.

OTHER REPORTS
An injured opossum was reported in the Center on May 5; it was dead when police arrived.

On May 6, an automatic alarm was activated at a residence in the Heights. Police responded and reported that the ground level was secure.

On May 7, the school crossing guard told police that drivers had been ignoring the “do not enter” barricade at the entrance to School Street and requested an extra patrol. Police subsequently issued a verbal warning to one motorist; no other violations were noted.

A caller reported a baby raccoon in a Center parking lot on May 7. Police saw there was a nest high up in a tree, borrowed a ladder, climbed up and returned the baby back to the nest where, according to the police report, it was greeted by its mother and siblings.

A caller reported a petit larceny on May 8 — theft of a bicycle, missing between 7 p.m. on May 7 and 8 a.m. on May 8.

A Hay Beach caller, who had reported earlier that persons unknown may have entered the residence, requested an extra patrol on May 8.

Police followed up on the source of 911 calls from Dering Harbor on May 8. Those involved apparently had had a verbal argument and rejected any further police assistance.

A Menantic caller reported on May 9 locking the keys inside her vehicle with her two dogs inside. Before police could unlock the vehicle, one of the dogs pushed the unlock button and no police assistance was needed.

On May 11, police were asked to investigate a complaint regarding an unpaid bill.

Two dogs were reported at large in the area of Crescent Beach on May 11; the owner had retrieved the dogs when police arrived.

Police responded to a report of possible drug activity on May 11.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service team responded to an aided case on May 9; the person was able to transport himself to Eastern Long Island Hospital for treatment of an injured finger.

A second case was transported to ELIH 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.

Following an investigation, Aiden L. Monti, 19, of Shelter Island was arrested on Thursday, May 14 at about 7:45 p.m. and charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree. He was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, released on $500 bail and instructed to return to court at a later date.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller told police on May 12 that someone was riding a scooter on private property in Dering Harbor. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

A caller complained on May 12 that a person walking on the side of a Center road “lunged” at his vehicle. Police were unable to locate the person.

On May 13 at close to 3 a.m., a Menantic caller reported there were a number of kids in the area and was concerned they might be going inside vacant houses in the neighborhood. Police conducted both stationary and moving patrols with no sign of the youths.

Tree work at a residence on North Ferry Road brought down telephone wires on May 13; the owner will notify the phone company.

On May 13, a Center caller reported that a dog at large had been chasing a dog being walked on a leash — an on-going problem. Police located the owner and issued a warning.
Police responded to a report on May 13 that a car was parked in the Heights with the driver’s door open.

A landscaper at a Shorewood residence reported on May 14 that water was pouring out of the basement doors. The owner was notified, and police were able to enter the residence and turn off the water at the pump switch.

A person brought a dog, found at large in the Heights, to police headquarters on May 15. The dog was taken to the kennel and the dog warden notified.

A case of petit larceny was reported on May 16 — only a part of the missing property was located and returned to its owner.

Another case of petit larceny, also reported on the 16th, involved firewood taken from a pile alongside a Silver Beach resident’s driveway.

At just after midnight on May 17, police received a report of loud, amplified music in the Center. Police located the source and were informed the band had stopped playing for the night and that there wouldn’t be any more barn parties.

Police on patrol on May 17 in the Center saw a person trying to gain entry to an apartment through a window. Following an interview and a background check, police found no criminal wrong-doing.

On May 17, police opened an investigation into a petit larceny in the Center.

A caller reported gunshots on the second Ram Causeway on May 17. Police located people shooting skeet over the water; no further action was taken.

A caller told police on May 17 that several house numbers and name signs had been dumped in the Tarkettle area. Police were able to return four to the owners; three were impounded.

Police received a report on May 18 that there were youths making noise in Hay Beach. Police were unable to locate them.

A person visited police headquarters on May 18 with a packet of papers related to personal matters. Police told her they couldn’t assist her but advised her to contact government agencies or to get professional help with her concerns.

A caller told police on May 18 that someone was driving at a high rate of speed in Menantic. Police conducted a stationary patrol but did not observe any problems.

A West Neck caller reported a verbal altercation on May 18.

A dog at large in the Center apparently caused minor damage to a caller’s property on May 18. Police spoke to the owner about the dog escaping from its enclosure.

A dog reported at large on the Shelter Island Country Club grounds on May 18 was located, put in the dog pound and subsequently returned to its owner with information about local dog ordinances.

Police conducted seatbelt enforcement on two occasions during the week; no violations were observed.

Four burglary alarms were set off at residences in West Neck on May 13, the Heights and Ram Island on May 15 and Ram Island on May 17. In one case, the owner forgot the alarm code, workers on the property cut a wire in a second case, and there were no signs of criminal activity in any of the four.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 15, 17 and 18. A team responded to an aided case on May 17; transport to the hospital 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.

SUMMONSES
Robert J. Eves, 37, of Cutchogue was driving on Clinton Avenue on May 21 when he was ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt.

On May 22, tickets for seatbelt violations were also issued to Kevin D. Smith, 31, of Hampton Bays and Nicholas J. Gonzalez, 23, of Mastic on South Midway Road and New York Avenue respectively.

Joseph L. Presser, 50, of Brooklyn was given a summons on May 21 on Grand Avenue for driving with a suspended/revoked registration.

Debbie L. Rudoy, 58, of Sag Harbor was ticketed on North Ferry Road on May 21 for driving to the left of the pavement markings.

Alfonso A. Chica, 28, of Hampton Bays was stopped by police on North Menantic Road on May 22 for speeding — 47 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also given a ticket for unlicensed operation. According to Suffolk County law, his vehicle was impounded because of three prior unlicensed operation convictions.

Pedro H. Reyes, 54, of Southampton was ticketed on North Ferry Road on May 23 for failure to stop at a stop sign and also for unlicensed operation.

Gent Kasmi, 27, of Staten Island was given a summons off Crescent Beach on May 24 for operating a PWC without a safety certificate.

On May 24, Luke C. Soletic, 31, of Douglaston, New York was issued a summons off Crescent Beach for operating an unregistered motorboat.

Zachary E. Yudkoff, 59, of Brookline, Massachusetts was issued a ticket on South Ferry Road on May 24 for driving while using a portable electronic device.

Traffic Control Officers (TCOs) issued 28 parking tickets during the week.

OTHER REPORTS
An anonymous caller told police on May 19 that a vehicle was blocking a driveway in Hay Beach. Police found the driver just finishing unloading trees at a job site.

A case of petit larceny was reported in Menantic on May 19.

On May 19, a caller told police about an earlier dispute regarding a purchase.

A caller reported an on-going problem of a dog at large on a Center roadway on May 20. Police contacted the owner who said the dog escapes and no one is able to catch him. The owner was warned that repeated incidents could result in a summons.

A motorist told police about three dogs at large in the Center on May 20. Police located the owner and issued a verbal warning. Another dog-at-large report in the Center was received on May 21. Police patrolled the area with negative results.

A fourth report was received on May 23 about two dogs at large in Dering Harbor. Police were able to locate one dog, which was put in impound until its owner retrieved it.

On May 20, a caller reported a car parked in the Center with its lights on. Police located the owner, who was not aware the lights had been left on.

Police responded to a 911 signal from the Shelter Island Library’s elevator on May 21; the cleaning crew had hit the button by mistake.

On May 21, police located a driver in Menantic who had been seen speeding on a number of occasions in the area. The driver was issued a verbal warning.

Police spoke to Sunset Beach employees on May 21 about state and town laws.

A Hay Beach caller told police on May 21 that while using a weed wacker, he accidentally injured a fawn lying in the high brush. The injured deer was taken to the animal hospital.

On May 21, a Silver Beach caller heard an alarm in the neighborhood; police located a pool alarm and reset it.

Police assisted an off-Island agency with a possible missing persons case on May 22.

An anonymous caller told police on May 23 that a vehicle was partially blocking a boat ramp in the Center. The police issued a ticket for parking without a permit.

A caller on Ram Island reported on May 23 that a large chunk of yellow ice had “come crashing down through the trees.” (See story, page 1.)

On May 23, police noticed a disabled boat in the Tarkettle area. The boat and its passengers were towed back to the dock.

Police received an inquiry on May 23 from a Silver Beach caller about whether camping was legal on the Island. According to the blotter, town code allows camping on private property on a temporary basis.

Police responded to a report of fireworks on May 23 in the Hay Beach area. The area was patrolled with negative results.

Loud music was reported at about 8:45 p.m. on May 23 in Cartwright. Police responded but did not hear any music. On the same day, another complaint about loud music was received at about 11 p.m. There were no results from a police patrol; according to the blotter, the music may have come across the water from Claudio’s.

At about 1:15 a.m., police were called about loud music coming from outdoor speakers at a residence in Hay Beach. The owner told police the music would be turned off.

A case of petit larceny was reported in Menantic on May 23. Police conducted an Island-wide canvass with negative results.

On May 24 police received a request for extra patrols in the West Neck area due to late-night bar traffic.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Center on May 24.

A caller told police on May 24 that dogs were jumping on children on Crescent Beach. The owner and dogs had left when police arrived; no other complaints had been received.

Police responded to a report of a verbal argument on May 24.

Also on the 24th, police noticed a boat adrift off West Neck. The anchor was reset in shallow water, closer to the shore.

A report of criminal mischief was reported in the Heights on May 25.

A Silver Beach caller told police on May 25 that a boat was illegally on his pulley line at a town boat basin.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Center on May 25.

A number of automatic fire and burglary alarms were activated at Island residences during the week. Four burglary alarms were set off on May 19, 20, 24 and 25 in Dering Harbor, Ram Island, South Ferry Hills and the Center respectively. An employee accidentally set off one alarm, another was set off by painting on the premises and a second floor balcony door, possibly blown open by the wind, may have caused a third. There was no criminal activity noted in any of the incidents.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to three alarms — two in the Heights, one set off by food cooking on the stove on May 19, and a false alarm on May 24; another false alarm was activated in Hay Beach on May 25.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported five people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 20, 23, 24 and 25.

REPORTER FILE PHOTO Shelter Island Police arrested a suspect at Newark International Airport and charged him with robbing an Island restaurant’s safe after the Memorial Day weekend.

A case that began Tuesday May 26 with a theft of currency and other items from an Island restaurant’s safe was cracked about a week later when a Shelter Island Police officer arrested a suspect at Newark Liberty International Airport.

David H. Chung, 26, of Rutherford, New Jersey was arrested by Detective Sergeant Jack Thilberg at 2 a.m. May 31 at the airport where Mr. Chung was making a connection to another flight. Some of the stolen items were in Mr. Chung’s possession, police said.

An investigation into the crime by Shelter Island officers revealed that Mr. Chung was preparing to leave the country through various connecting flights, according to police reports.

He had been tracked by local officers and U.S. Department of Homeland Security investigators to the Bahamas. According to the Shelter Island police, Mr. Chung and a companion were “monitored” by DHS, United State Customs officers and the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Mr. Chung and his companion returned to the United States through Miami International Airport and then flew on to Newark, where they were apprehended and Mr. Chung was taken into custody by Detective Sergeant Thilberg and DHS officers.

Mr. Chung was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree and grand larceny in the 3rd Degree. He was arraigned before Shelter Island Justice Court and then sent to the Suffolk County Jail in lieu of bail. His passport was surrendered.

COURTESY PHOTO | The Shelter Island Police Department report that Phoebe Fairweather has been missing since yesterday.

Just after 9 a.m. today, Police Chief Jim Read reported that Phoebe Fairweather, a 22-year-old woman who had been missing since yesterday, had been located.

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The Shelter Island Police Department reported at 6 a.m. today that a 22-year-old woman is missing.

In a statement, the department said officers were searching for Phoebe Fairweather, described as a white female weighing 110 pounds and 5 feet seven inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.

Ms. Fairweather went missing yesterday, June 2, from Ram Island Road. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a short, navy-colored jacket, a green hairband and blue sneakers with white stripes.

The police have described Ms. Fairweather as “suffering with mental and medical vulnerabilities” and is “possibly disoriented, lost and/or confused.”

The police advised residents to check their properties, outbuildings and vehicles for any sign of the missing woman.

Shelter Island Police Chief Jim Read said this morning that anyone who has seen Ms. Fariweather or have any information regarding her whereabouts to immediately contact the police at 631-749-0600.

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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.

Phoebe Fairweather was reported missing Tuesday evening, June 2, leading police to issue a code red to residents at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, asking for any information about her whereabouts.

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Police Chief Jim Read announced that Ms. Fairweather had traveled to New York City and was located with the assistance of the NYPD, where she was reunited with her family.

ARRESTS
As a result of a police investigation, David H. Chung, 26, of Rutherford, New Jersey was arrested on May 31 on two felony burglary and grand larceny charges, arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court and subsequently remanded to Suffolk County jail in lieu of cash bail of $10,000 and a $30,000 bond .

On May 30 at 12:20 p.m., a Shelter Island youth, 17, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the 5th degree. He was found to be in possession of a stolen bicycle. He was released on his own recognisance and ordered to appear in Justice Court at a later date.

SUMMONSES
Seatbelt enforcement was conducted in various areas of the Island on eight occasions during the week; one warning and two tickets were issued.

Gregory Cuello, 19, of the Bronx was given a ticket on New York Avenue on May 28 for not moving safely from the lane.

On May 31, Samuel Z. Russell, 34, of Bucksport, Maine was issued three tickets on New York Avenue for not wearing a seatbelt and for operating an unregistered vehicle without having insurance.

Also on the 31st, John Christopher Ebert, 39, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt while driving on North Ferry Road.

TCOs issued 20 parking tickets during the week.

OTHER REPORTS
A passing motorist told police on May 26 about illegal dumping in the Center. The person involved admitted putting brush in woods across the street and apologized when he was informed that was private property.

A pit bull was reported at large on town property in the Center on May 26. The area was searched with negative results; the owner was issued a warning. Another dog at large in the Center was reported on May 28. The dog was back with its owner when police arrived; the owner was advised to look after the enclosure area for all the dogs.

A resident told police on May 28 that a loose dog was on her property. The dog’s owner was identified and the dog returned.

A mail scam was reported to police headquarters, for its information, on May 28.

On May 30, a caller told police that a person was yelling and knocking on doors in the West Neck area. Police responded and found the person ws part of a large wedding party; other guests put the person to bed.

A petit larceny was reported in West Neck on May 30.

Police followed up on a mooring complaint in Dering Harbor on May 30.

Police helped an owner with his sailboat that had run aground in Montclair on May 30.

On May 30, the Sag Harbor harbormaster advised a Shelter Island marine unit to look out for a kayak that was having trouble making it to shore. Police located the kayak, took the boat and two passengers on board and transported them to Sag Harbor Cove.

An anonymous bicyclist reported on May 30 that a vehicle was being driven erratically in the Center. Police were unable to locate the driver.

On May 30, an anonymous caller reported that a boat was illegally anchored off the owner’s dock. Police contacted the boat’s owner who was unaware of the town code on anchoring.

Police responded to a physical dispute between two men in West Neck on May 31. One man did not wish to press charges and refused medical attention. The other man had left before police arrived.

On May 31, a large tree and wires were down across a Montclair roadway; PSEG was notified.

A caller reported that a vehicle was racing in Menantic on May 31. Police conducted a radar watch for one hour and also checked the area with negative results.

A case of criminal mischief was reported in the Heights on June 1.

Also on June 1, a resident requested an extra patrol because a number of youths were hanging out in the Menantic area in the evenings.

Two medical alerts were set off at homes in Cartwright and Silver Beach on May 27 and 28 respectively. Medical attention was refused in the first case; there was a problem with the system in the second.

A burglary alarm went off at a Center residence on May 28; there was no known reason for the activation.

The Shelter Island Fire Department  responded to a false alarm at a West Neck home on May 29.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on May 27, 29, 30 and 31. A team also responded to an aided case on May 31 but hospitalization was not required.

REPORTER FILE PHOTO The Shelter Island Police Department has a program in place to enure safe boating this summer.

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.

Juan Carlos Sanchez-Romero, 30, of Shelter Island was driving on Manwaring Road on Sunday, June 7 at about 12:30 a.m. when he was stopped by police for failure to keep right and to stay in lane. He was subsequently also charged with unlicensed driving and with aggravated driving while intoxicated. Mr. Sanchez-Romero was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Justice Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on $750 bail.
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Fredis Adono Tino Deleon, 33, was ticketed on Ram Island Drive on June 3 for speeding — 47 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also charged with being an unlicensed operator.

On June 4, Kieran J. Holohan, 47, of New York City was given a summons on Manwaring Road for speeding — 51 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Derek Rubenstein, 24, of Malvern, Florida was given a ticket on June 5 on West Neck Road for making an improper turn.

Samantha N. Dorfman, 21, of Laurel, Maryland was given a summons on June 5 for speeding on New York Avenue — 44 mph in a 25-mph zone.

On June 6, Joshua G. Safalow, 41, of New York City was ticketed on New York Avenue for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and for having insufficient brake lights.

ACCIDENTS
Robin B. Saidman of Sag Harbor was on board the South Ferry on June 3 when Zumba W. Guazhambo of Kent, Washington pulled in behind him. During the crossing, Mr. Guazhambo’s vehicle rolled into Mr. Saidman’s vehicle, causing minor damage to his rear hatchback; there was no damage reported to Mr. Guazhambo’s vehicle.
Jermain Morris of Flushing was driving southbound on North Ferry Road on June 5 when he pulled his box truck into a gas station. The upper driver-side portion of the truck hit the end of the building’s gutter causing minor damage. There was no damage to the truck.

Alan R. Bradley of St. Augustine, Florida was backing out of a parking place at Elli’s Country Store on June 5 when he hit a parked truck belonging to Earthcare, Inc. of Sag Harbor. There was over $1,000 in damage to the driver’s-side view mirror and left front quarter panel of Mr. Bradley’s vehicle and the right side rear of the Earthcare pickup bed.

On June 7, Arthur C. Luecker of Shelter Island reported that he was parked on Sunnyside Avenue at the Shelter Island Country Club when his vehicle was hit by an unknown vehicle, causing minor dents on the passenger-side front fender and the passenger-side front door.

Alberto Arana of Hampton Bays had pulled onto a North Ferry boat on June 8 and forgot to put his vehicle into “park.” As the vehicle was leaving the slip, he rolled back and hit a vehicle belonging to DBH Sheet Metal Corp. of Bohemia. There was no damage to Mr. Arana’s vehicle and the extent of the damage to the front end and windshield of the other vehicle was not estimated.

OTHER REPORTS
On June 2, police opened a confidential investigation into drug activity on the Island.

A caller reported hearing gunshots in the Center on June 2. Police discovered the sound came from a malfunctioning lawn mower that had backfired several times.

Police hosted a tour of the station and visit to a police car for Island pre-schoolers on June 2.

Police responded to a property dispute in the Center on June 2, regarding a parked car that was blocking the view of a driveway.

A Hay Beach caller reported lights on in an abandoned house on June 2. Police checked all exterior doors and windows and found no sign of any criminal activity.

Three cows at large were reported in South Ferry Hills on June 3. The owner responded and took the cows back to the property.

On June 4, police received a report of criminal mischief in the Center involving damage to a backyard fence.

A dog at large was reported in the Center on June 5; the dog was taken to the pound and the dog warden notified.
An anonymous caller reported a speeding vehicle in West Neck on June 6; police searched the area with negative results.

A Cartwright caller told police on June 7 that there were two unknown vehicles parked in the driveway. They were gone when police canvassed the area. The person was advised to call back if the vehicles returned.

On June 7, police received an anonymous call regarding a person who was clamming in the Center. Police advised the person that the area was closed and he was told to return the clams to the creek.

Police investigated a landlord/tenant dispute in HiLo on June 8.

Two burglary alarms were set off at residences in West Neck and the Center on June 2 and 6 respectively. The ground level was secure in the first case; no known reason was given in the second for activating the alarm.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported 10 individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital — two on June 2 and 3; six cases in less than 24 hours on June 4; and two more on June 7 and 8.

REPORTER FILE PHOTO The Shelter Island Police Department has a program in place to enure safe boating this summer.

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 Saturday, June 13, Patrick Petschnig of Shelter Island was driving on Smith Street when he sideswiped a parked vehicle belonging to Kristine G. Thilberg of Shelter Island. Both vehicles had minor damage to the side-view mirrors. Mr. Petschnig, 25, left the scene of the accident, but as a result of a police investigation, was subsequently arrested at about 6:30 p.m. and charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation.

He was held overnight, arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on $500 bail.

SUMMONSES
Todd Hartford, 51, of Mystic, Connecticut was given a ticket on Route 114 on June 6 for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Luis A. Tenen-Bacuilima, 51, of Calhoun, Mississippi was driving on South Ferry Road on June 9 when he was ticketed for making an improper signal and for driving without a license.

Also on the 9th, Jaime Montoya, 48, of Uniondale, New York was stopped on Manwaring Road and given two tickets, one for speeding — 63 mph in a 35-mph zone — and one for driving without a license.

Sarah E. Follett, 39, of Brooklyn and Luigi Pizzo, 45, of Patchogue were each given summonses on North Ferry Road on June 12 for driving while using cellphones without hands-free devices.

Aidan L. Monti, 19, of Shelter Island was ticketed on New York Avenue on June 12 for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree. Police seized his vehicle in accordance with Suffolk County law on prior coonvictions.

Javier Gilmer Arnoldo Ramirez, 28, of Chicago, Illinois was given two tickets at the intersection of Menantic Road and New York Avenue on June 13 for failure to stop at a stop sign and for driving without a New York license.

William Abadie, 42, of New York City was ticketed on a boat in the waters off Crescent Beach on June 14 for not having a safety certificate.

On the same day, Dominic R. Ansel, 18, of New York City was issued a summons off Crescent Beach for towing people without an observer.

Traffic Control Officers  issued 16 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
Linda L. Kraus of Shelter Island was backing out of a driveway on Glynn Drive on June 14 when she hit a vehicle parked across the street and opposite the driveway. The parked vehicle was owned by Dennis A. Langlois Jr. of Shelter Island. There was damage to the left rear of Ms. Kraus’s vehicle and the driver’s-side side panel of the other vehicle.

On June 9, George H. Blados of Shelter Island was driving southbound on Grand Avenue when a door opened on a vehicle in front of him. He told police he swerved to avoid it but noticed that his passenger-side mirror was turned in. He circled the block to see if he had caused any damage to the other vehicle. The vehicle had gone; no damage was subsequently reported about either vehicle.

One boating accident was reported during the week. On June 13, Loudon Wainwright of Shelter Island was backing out of a slip at Coecles Harbor Marina with his mainsail unfurled. Wind blew his boat off course and he collided with a boat in an adjacent slip, owned by John F. Gallagher of Sherborn, Massachusetts. No one was on board Mr. Gallagher’s boat, but there was over $1,000 in damage to his boat.

OTHER REPORTS
Four complaints about dogs at large were reported on June 9, 12 and 14 in West Neck, Silver Beach, Hay Beach and the Center. In one case, police patrolled the area with negative results; in another the owner retrieved the dog before police arrived. Two dogs ran into a neighboring owner’s fenced-in area in Hay Beach; police latched the door and advised the owner about the open gate. In the last report, a dog had escaped from the owner’s yard in the Center and was returned.

An anonymous caller complained about a dog barking in the Center on June 14. Police located the dog and returned it to its owner, who was advised to keep the dog inside and quiet.

A case of petit larceny — theft of a bicycle — was reported in the Heights on June 10.

Also on June 10, police investigated a verbal altercation that took place between a bicycle rider and the driver of a vehicle in Hay Beach. The cyclist reported the incident; the motorist said he was only trying to explain the rules of the road.

A Hay Beach caller told police on June 11 about a possible forced entry to a residence that was vacant during the winter. Police found no sign of any criminal activity.

On June 12 a caller reported an ongoing landlord/tenant dispute in HiLo.

A Center caller reported a case of criminal mischief on June 12 and requested an extra police patrol.

Loud music was reported at a residence in Longview on June 12; the caller spoke to the neighbor who lowered the sound.

Another noise complaint in the Center was received on June 12; police were unable to locate the source. On June 13 at about 9:30 p.m. a caller reported loud music on Ram Island; the resident told police the music would be turned off at 11 p.m.

On June 12, a caller reported that a patron at a business in the Heights was accusing other patrons of stealing his money. A videotape showed that the complainant was mistaken.

An extra patrol was requested on June 13, following a report of a possible theft of property in Cartwright.

On June 13, police responded to a call about illegal shellfishing. Police located a person taking whelks, which are not considered shellfish and are not listed in the town’s shellfishing code. Police are following up with the DEC about what restrictions the DEC has on whelk harvesting.

A marine unit assisted a sailboat taking on water off East Marion. The boat was escorted safely back to Greenport on June 13.

On June 13, police identified boats at Wades Beach landings that were in violation of town code. Notices were left for the boats’ owners.

A caller told police on June 13 that a jet ski had flipped over in waters off the Heights with three riders on board. The area was searched with negative results.

A large rock was blocking a Center roadway on the 13th and was moved to one side.

Following a Center call on June 13, police put down a severely injured feral cat.

On the 14th, police observed people apparently clamming in the Center. They said they were gathering shells for jewelry.

Police investigated a case of trespassing in the Center on June 15.

Police received a request on June 15 for an extra patrol of Section IX on Ram Island, where debris was being left after parties.

Also on the 15th, a caller reported that while preparing to haul his boat at a West Neck town landing, he hit a submerged object — maybe a pipe driven into the bottom. Police will check the area.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two false fire alarms activated at residences in West Neck and the Heights on June 11 and 13.

A burglary alarm was set off in Westmoreland on June 11; no criminal activity was noted.
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Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 10.

REPORTER FILE PHOTO The Shelter Island Police has called off a search of a man who fled from a traffic stop on Wednesday morning.

A man stopped by police on Wednesday morning fled and is still at large.

According to Shelter Island Police Chief Jim Read, the man was stopped while driving a truck into the Recycling Center for carrying an uncovered load of debris, some of which was flying out of the back of the vehicle.

After failing to produce identification, the man drove his truck deeper into the Recycling Center property and then “bailed,” Chief Read said, heading into some woods on foot.

The Police Department has several outstanding traffic warrants on the individual and he’s also wanted in Southold for outstanding warrants.

The chief said the truck, which is owned by the man’s employer, was impounded.

Southold brought over a K-9 unit, but the search was called off at about 4 p.m. with the man was still on the run, Chief Read reported.

“For us, we have to look at the totality of the crime and how many resources we want to put into it,” the chief said, adding that the man is wanted for traffic violations and “not a jailbreak.”

Thursday there was a routine traffic safety checkpoint on the Island and “ people assume it had something to do with the incident,” Chief Read said. “It didn’t.”

REPORTER FILE PHOTO The Shelter Island Police Department has called off a search of a man who fled from a traffic stop on Wednesday morning.

The Shelter Island Police Department has identified the man who ran from a police stop and is still at large as Amilcar DeJesus-Cano, 31, who lives in the Greenport area.

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A man stopped by police on Wednesday morning fled and is still at large.

According to Shelter Island Police Chief Jim Read, the man was stopped while driving a truck into the Recycling Center for carrying an uncovered load of debris, some of which was flying out of the back of the vehicle.

After failing to produce identification, the man drove his truck deeper into the Recycling Center property and then “bailed,” Chief Read said, heading into some woods on foot.

The Police Department has several outstanding traffic warrants on the individual and he’s also wanted in Southold for outstanding warrants.

The chief said the truck, which is owned by the man’s employer, was impounded.

Southold brought over a K-9 unit, but the search was called off at about 4 p.m. with the man was still on the run, Chief Read reported.

“For us, we have to look at the totality of the crime and how many resources we want to put into it,” the chief said, adding that the man is wanted for traffic violations and “not a jailbreak.”

Thursday there was a routine traffic safety checkpoint on the Island and “ people assume it had something to do with the incident,” Chief Read said. “It didn’t.”

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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.

Following an investigation, police arrested Charles B. Harrington, 29, of Shelter Island at about 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. He was charged with criminal trespass in the 2nd degree, released on cash bail of $250 and issued an appearance ticket for Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Monday, June 22 at about 5 p.m., Ricardo S. Griffiths, 21, of Shirley was stopped on New York Avenue for speeding — 40 mph in a 25-mph zone. He was also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Mr. Griffiths was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Shelter Island Justice Court.

SUMMONSES
Police conducted a driver’s license safety checkpoint on Route 114 in the South Ferry Hills area on June 18 and issued 19 tickets for license violations. A total of 24 tickets were issued during the week.

Carolyn A. Rusin, 68, of New York City was stopped by police on June 16 on North Ferry Road and given a summons for driving and using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

The following were issued tickets for being unlicensed operators — all on June 18:
Luis A. Tenen-Bacuilima, 51, of Calhoun City, Mississippi; Daniela Espinoza, 20, of Riverhead; Lucas Mardogueo, 20, of Riverhead; Dilan R. Monroy-Swet, 35, of Riverhead; Celso M. Brabo, 31, of Bridgehampton; and Angel Del Cid Monzon, 42, of Southampton.

Belfor A. Villa, 38, of East Hampton was also ticketed for unlicensed operation and his vehicle impounded for prior convictions according to Suffolk County law.

Steven Kaplan, 53, of New York City was ticketed for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Other drivers given summonses at the checkpoint included: Blanca Solorzano, 41, of Flanders; Jeffrey S. Negron, 40, of Sag Harbor; Nusbel M. Morales, 55, of Sag Harbor; Juan Sisalima, 46, of Hampton Bays; Marco V. Bravo-Vanegas, 37, of Hampton Bays; Freddy A. Mora, 38, of Hampton Bays; Fredis Alberto Castellon Garcia, 25, of Wainscott; Carlos E. Lobaco, 32, of Greenport; Benito M. Chimbo, 35, of East Hampton; and Mercedes Catalan Sandoval, 26, of Greenport.

One driver, Alvaro M. Ortiz Ramiriz, 25, of Greenport was ticketed for driving out of class — on a permit without a licensed driver in the vehicle.

On June 19, John Behnken, 60, of Manorville was given a summons on South Ferry Road for a cellphone violation.

Peter E. Israelson, 74, was ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt on June 20 on South Ferry Road.
James J. Deaquiar, 41, of North Shirley was issued a summons on Grand Avenue on June 22 for not wearing a seatbelt.

Ricardo S. Griffiths, 21, of Shirley was given a ticket on June 22 on New York Avenue for speeding — 40 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Traffic Control Officers issued 13 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
On June 16, Courtney W. Kling of Shelter Island told police that on June 16 Lauren Neis of New York City was entering a parking space at Chase Bank when she  swiped the taillight assembly of Ms. Kling’s parked vehicle. Damages were under $1,000.

Peter L. Vielbig of Shelter Island was turning onto the grassy area on the west side of St. Mary’s Road on June 19 when his vehicle hit the galvanized vent pipe of an underground fire well. There was minor damage to the left front end of the vehicle. The vent pipe was repaired at the scene and inspected by a Shelter Island Fire Department chief.

Gary P. Gates of Shelter Island was on Stearns Point Road on June 22 when his vehicle rolled downhill and hit a parked vehicle belonging to J.W. Piccozzi, Inc. There was no damage to Mr. Gates’ vehicle and minor damage to the front bumper of the Piccozzi vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller told police on June 16 that while on a North Ferry boat, a second vehicle hit the platform of his box truck. There was no damage to the caller’s vehicle but minor damage to the license plate bracket of the other vehicle. Neither party saw the need to file an accident report.

Police responded to a petit larceny in the Center on June 16 — two road signs were stolen.

The investigation is still open and on-going in the case of Amilcar DeJesus-Cano of Greenport who was involved in a vehicle and traffic stop on June 17 and then fled the scene in a “reckless manner.”

Police responded to a non-violent domestic dispute in Menantic on June 17.

A caller told police that a person was shellfishing for whelks without a permit on June 18. Police found the person had taken between 100 and 125 whelk. The bay constable will follow up with the DEC about any restrictions. [There was no restriction against harvesting whelk in the town code, according to an earlier incident reported in the blotter.]

A caller told police on June 18 that someone had illegally dumped five large black garbage bags at Hay Beach.

Police received a report on June 19 that there something on fire in Section 9 on Ram Island. Police found a smoldering log and extinguished it. A pile of beer cans was in the area and extra patrols were requested.

On June 19, police helped an owner put his boat back in the water after it had run aground in a marshy beach area of West Neck.

Police responded to a property line dispute in Cartwright on June 20 and advised the owner that the problem was civil in nature, not a police matter.

On June 20, the proprietor of a paddleboard rental told police that one of his customers had not returned. Police asked a Southold marine unit to assist but the caller reported back that the person was safe and staying close to the shore.

There was a complaint on June 22 about loud music at the Ram’s Head Inn. Police found the sound was minimal but were told by staff that earlier the doors and windows had been open and then were closed to reduce the noise.

A caller told police on June 22 that a boat was illegally moored in Silver Beach. Police located the owner who had a valid permit but had not put it on the mooring.

On June 17, an automatic burglary alarm was activated at a residence in West Neck; there was no sign of any criminal activity.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a home on Ram Island on June 20. It was a false alarm caused by a smoker in the backyard.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported nine people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 17, 19, 21 and 22.

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

Candice E. Coy, 34, of New York City was driving on North Ferry Road on Saturday, June 27 at about 2 a.m. when she was stopped by police for failing to stay in lane. She was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated and for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Ms. Coy refused to take a field breath test.
She was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and released on $400 bail.

Summonses
Thomas H. Cassidy, 20, of Loudonville, New York was driving on New York Avenue on June 23 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for speeding — 45 mph in a 25-mph zone.

On June 25, Adrien Alain Angelvy, 33, of Brooklyn was given a summons for speeding on New York Avenue — 44 mph in the 25-mph zone.

Patrick M. Flynn, 19, of Huntington was driving on West Neck Road when he was given a ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign.Traffic Control Officers issued 19 parking tickets during the week.

Other Reports
A caller told police on June 23 that a boat was illegally moored at the owner’s slip off Cartwright. Police contacted the owner who said he would move the boat.

Police responded on June 23 to a Center caller’s concern about a kayaker seen near the caller’s dock and boat.

A boat was reported  adrift off Ram Island on June 23; the owner was notified.

Police investigated a complaint on June 23 about a person tampering with a winter stake/mooring in Montclair.

On June 24, an anonymous caller reported a phone scam involving credit card information.

The SIPD notified Verizon on June 24 that calls were being dropped and that wireless Internet services were diminished. Verizon responded that a multi-fiber optic cable had been compromised and might be the cause.

A dog at large was reported at Hay Beach on June 25. The dog was put in the pound and later returned to its owner with a warning about local leash laws.

A call about a dog at large in Dering Harbor was also received on the 25th; the owner retrieved the dog before police arrived. Police and the dog’s owner responded simultaneously to another report of a dog loose in the Center on June 26.

Police noticed a dog at large near police headquarters on June 28 and returned the dog to its owner.

On June 29, a caller reported that while walking in the Center, two dogs growled and charged her. Police spoke to the owner about the complaint and the town’s regulations. The dog warden was notified.

Police were informed about an on-going landlord/tenant dispute in HiLo on June 26.

On June 26, a caller reported that an ATV was being operated in West Neck. Police patrolled the location but the ATV had left the area.

At about 2:20 a.m. on June 27, police received a complaint about loud music at Sunset Beach but were unable to respond due to an arrest at the same time.

A case of petit larceny in West Neck was reported on June 27.

On June 27, an anonymous caller reported a boat adrift off  West Neck. Police contacted the boat’s captain who said he had dropped off his passengers and was waiting for them to return.

Downed limbs in the Center and Montclair were reported partially blocking the roadways on June 28. Police notified the Highway Department.

Police noticed a boat sinking at a dock in Tarkettle; the owner was advised.

A caller’s vehicle was stuck in the sand on a Ram Island beach on June 28; the vehicle had to be towed.

Police called PSEG on June 29 when a limb was reported down on primary wires in the Center.

Police were notified on June 29 that at some point during the previous year, a case of grand larceny had taken place at a Center residence.

An extra patrol was requested on June 29 to conduct radar enforcement in Westmoreland.

A caller reported hearing gunshots on Ram Island on June 29. Police searched the area with negative results.

Two burglary alarms were activated at residences in the Heights and the Center on June 24 and 25 respectively.

An alarm malfunction may have been caused by an earlier electrical storm in one case; there was no sign of any criminal activity in the second.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a false alarm in the Heights — on two separate occasions at the same location on June 26.

Aided Cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported eight people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on June 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 and 29. EMS teams also responded to two aided cases on June 23 and 27; medical assistance was refused in both cases.

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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.

Bailey Marie O’Brien, 26, of Odessa, Florida was arrested on Saturday, July 4 on charges of driving while intoxicated, failing to stay in her lane and failing to signal. She was held overnight for arraignment and bail was set at $500.

Nicholas Ryan, 48, of Shelter Island was stopped on Friday, July 3 and charged with driving while ability impaired, failing to maintain his lane and signaling a turn. He was released on his own recognizance for a later court date.

Steven Rudolph Jr., 27, of Garden City was arrested on Sheep Pasture Lane Sunday, July 5 and charged with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level above .08,  driving 70 mph in a 35 mph zone and failing to maintain his lane. He was held overnight for arraignment in Shelter Island Justice Court and released on his own recognizance.

Nicholas Lentini, 21 of Mattituck was stopped on Clinton Avenue on Wednesday, July 1 and charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol count above .08, driving at a speed not considered reasonable and failing to keep to the right of the center line. He was held overnight for arraignment and released on his own recognizance for a later court date.

Maura Doyle, 54, of Shelter Island was arrested on Thursday, July 2 on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and harassment in the second degree. She was arraigned in Justice Court and an order of protection was issued on behalf of an unnamed complainant. She was released without bail for a later court date.

SUMMONSES
The bar manager at Sunset Beach, Nicholas Iattoni, 32, of Shelter Island and New York City, was cited for allowing a late night party to take place with music and loud noise after 3 a.m. on July 6. The party for staff members included amplified music that exceeded 50 decibels, police said.

Travis Maker, 33, of East Marion was stopped on West Neck Road on July 6 and ticketed for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, unlicensed operation of a vehicle and having no working signal lights.

On July 3 Mark Voysey, 47, of Brooklyn was stopped on West Neck Road and cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. David Nichos, 74, of New York City received a ticket for driving 46 mph in a 25-mph zone on New York Avenue on June 30.

Evan Rosenberg, 29, of Woodbury was stopped on West Neck Road on July 5 and ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign.

Patrick Bryant, 18, of Manorville was stopped on July 5 on South Ferry Road and cited for throwing refuse on the roadway from his vehicle.

Conor Hartnett, 48, of Babylon was stopped on Shore Road July 6 and ticketed for having an uninspected vehicle and no working stop lights.

Kory Cassara, 19, of Mastic was stopped on South Ferry Road on July 5 and ticketed for having an uninspected vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS
Police responded to a call from a Hay Beach resident on July 4 about a boat sinking off Plum Gut. They were able to escort the vessel to Orient by the Sea Marina for repairs.

An unidentified woman called police on July 6 to report that while she and her party were eating at Commander Cody’s, a vehicle struck the parked car belonging to John Nucherena of Buffalo, New York. The 2006 Acura two-door sedan sustained damages in excess of $1,000, police said.

Police responded to several calls about people illegally shooting off fireworks and issued warnings but no tickets.

The operator of a boat trying to tie up as a transient at Island Boatyard on July 5 accidentally engaged the vessel in gear, colliding with the side of another vessel. Damage was estimated at less than $1,000. Police identified Yves Picot of New York City as the driver of the first boat that hit the vessel belonging to John Metz of Stony Brook.

On June 30, a UPS truck caught a Verizon phone line, breaking it in half and requiring repair by the company.

The driver was later located and told police he was unaware he had touched the line.

A South Ferry Hills woman called police on July 4 to report that items in her residence had been disturbed and broken. Police found a squirrel had gained access to the premises and apparently caused the damage.

An anonymous caller on July 3 told police that dogs were roaming an unoccupied vessel at Silver Beach; one had fallen overboard and was hanging by its leash. Police got the dog back on the boat, put the animals in a cabin and notified the boat owner.

A caller told police a dog was seen around his house July 4. The animal warden secured the dog in a kennel until he could reach the owner and alerted him to register the animal and secure a microchip.

A deer was struck on Ram Island and the driver of the vehicle had left the scene when police got the call on July 3. Police dispatched the deer.

Police responded to reports of downed limbs in Shorewood on July 1 and on South Ferry Road on July 2.

A sailboat was found adrift in West Neck Harbor on July 4 and police determined it had been improperly secured. They tried to reach the owner.

A caller alerted police that water was seeping out of the pavement at the Legion Hall on July 1. Police notified the Highway Department.

A woman told a North Ferry crew member she didn’t have cash. He instructed her to use the ATM machine at the North Ferry office and return with the cash. Instead, she left the area, but was later stopped by police and advised to return to the ferry to pay her fare.

Traffic Control Officers issued 51 parking tickets during the 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.

Patrick F. Cancroft, 47, of Northport was stopped by police on Tuesday, July 7 at about 4:15 p.m. on Chase Avenue for failure to signal. He was subsequently charged with driving while ability impaired. Mr. Cancroft was released on station house bail of $100 and scheduled to return to Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Saturday, July 11 at about 8 p.m., a marine unit arrested Michael P. Farrell, 46, of Westbrook, Connecticut in the North Ferry channel for boating while intoxicated and operating an unregistered vessel. He was released on $250 station house bail and instructed to return to Justice Court at a later date.

Isaac Halpern, 44, of New York City was driving on West Neck Road on Sunday, July 12 at 12:45 a.m. when he was stopped by police for failure to stop at a stop sign and to keep to the right. He was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Halpern was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Mary-Faith Westervelt presiding, and released on $500 bail.

Freddy Arias Mora, 38, of Hampton Bays was in Shelter Island Justice Court on Monday, July 13 where he pleaded guilty to driving without a license. He left the courthouse and attempted to drive away in a van. Police stopped him on East Thomas Street and arrested him for unlicensed operation. His vehicle was seized under Suffolk County Local Law. Mr. Mora was issued an appearance ticket for a return to Justice Court and released on $100 station house bail.

SUMMONSES
O. A. Pereira-Portillo, 30, of Brentwood and Jermaine O. Barclay, 28, of Brooklyn were driving on New York Avenue on July 8 when they were stopped by police and each ticketed for disobeying a traffic control device.

On July 10, Damian I. Shiner, 46, of Watertown, Massachusetts was given a summons for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Christopher J. Olsen, 40, of Miami, Florida was given a summons off Crescent Beach on July 10 for operating a PWC without a safety certificate.

Gregg T. Mattenly, 52, of Southampton was ticketed off Crescent Beach on July 11 for failure to obey an order to leave a safety zone established for the fireworks display.

David G. Foster, 54, of Westbrook, Connecticut was ticketed on July 11 off Crescent Beach for not having his navigation lights on while underway at night.

On July 12, Richard D. Hemley, 73, of Plainview was given a summons in Shelter Island Sound for using imprudent speed while overtaking another boat.

Patricio Coyago of Southampton was stopped on South Cartwright Road on July 13 for speeding — 50 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also given a summons for unlicensed operation.

Traffic Control Officers issued 13 parking tickets during the week.

ACCIDENTS
Stacy Boge-Apikos of New York City swerved to avoid a deer on  Petticoat Lane on July 7, sideswiped a telephone pole and then collided with a fence post. His two passengers were unhurt but Mr. Boge-Apikos suffered injuries to his face and eye. There was over $1,000 in property damage and to the front of his vehicle.

Kevin P. Marzo of Shelter Island told police he was riding a bicycle west on Smith Street on July 11 and was stopped at a stop sign when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Clifford Harris of Greenport. Mr. Harris said he turned sharply at the intersection and did not see Mr. Marzo until it was too late. Mr. Marzo had no injuries. The right front corner of the vehicle hit the bicycle; damages were estimated as minor.

Police Officer Walter M. Richards of Shelter Island was backing out of the parking ramp at police headquarters on July 13 when he collided with a parked vehicle belonging to Albert Labrozzi of Shelter Island. There was damage to the left rear of Mr. Richards’ vehicle and the right front of Mr. Labrozzi’s.

OTHER REPORTS
On July 7 at 10:35 p.m., police received a complaint about dogs barking in the Center. The area was quiet when police arrived.

Police responded to a report of an illegal mooring in West Neck on July 7.

Two boats, in violation of the town landing law, were impounded by police and the Highway Department in Shorewood on July 8. Police identified several other boats violating the town code in West Neck, Simpson Road West and Montclair Avenue West. Notices were left for the owners; police will continue to investigate violations at town landings.

On July 8, police responded to a complaint that fish traps were being sabotaged by someone cutting the buoy lines. Bay constables were notified.

A dog at large was reported in Montclair on July 8; police spoke to the owner about keeping better control of his dog. On July 12, a dog at large was sighted in the Heights and returned to its owner by police.

Police canvassed an area of the Heights on July 9 with no results after receiving a complaint that a driver had failed to stop and almost T-boned the complainant.

A caller told police on July 9 that a truck had cut the North Ferry line. The driver said he was confused and had inadvertently cut in line. He boarded the ferry without further incident.

Police were notified that a kayak was adrift in Westmoreland. Its owner subsequently retrieved the boat.
At 8 p.m. on July 9, loud music was reported in the Heights, coming from outside speakers around a pool. The music was turned off by the caretaker.

A caller reported on July 10 hearing a dispute and the sound of breaking glass at a Center residence. Police were told that a party was just finishing up and door glass shattered when the door was closed. The landlord will be informed about the damage, the tenant said.

A case of trespass was reported in HiLo on July 10.

Police responded to a call on July 10 that persons were trying to enter a boarded-up residence in West Neck.

Police found no signs of entry at the building.

On July 10, a Center resident was advised to contact the animal control officer if there were further problems with a neighboring dog.

At about 8:30 p.m. on July 10, loud music was reported at the Island Boatyard. The band reduced the volume.
Police responded to an altercation in West Neck on July 10. Both parties agreed to behave “in a civil manner.”

A dock piling, 25 feet long, was seen adrift off Ram Island on July 10. Police towed it into Congdon’s Creek and it was removed by the Highway Department.

A caller reported on July 11 that parked vehicles in front of a Center residence were creating a hazardous condition. Police moved the vehicles along and set up safety cones.

A Center caller told police on July 11 that a generator and sprinklers were running for considerable lengths of time in the neighborhood. Police advised the owner about watering restrictions.

Several anonymous callers complained about loud music coming from a boat off West Neck on July 11. A marine unit talked to the boat’s captain, who turned the music down.

On July 11, a Silver Beach resident complained about people on his private beach. Police advised the group to stay below the high water mark.

A caller complained about loud music at about 8:35 p.m. in Westmoreland on July 11. A band was playing for a wedding and lowered the volume.

At 1:15 a.m. on July 12, police received a complaint about loud music in the area of Hay Beach; the music was coming across the water from Greenport.

An open burning in Menantic was reported on July 11. Police spoke to the owner who was monitoring his fire pit. No problems were reported.

On July 11, police were told that patrons at a Heights restaurant had walked out without fully paying for their bar tab. Police searched the area for their vehicle with negative results.

Police towed a vehicle left on the Second Causeway on July 12, past the allotted time following the fireworks.

A caller reported a 2-foot hole on the west side of North Ferry Road on July 12; the state Highway Department will repair the damage.

On July 12, a caller told police that people were camping on his beach. Police found several families fishing and swimming; they were advised to stay below the high water mark.

Police documented a case, civil in nature, for the courts on July 12.

Police assisted the Southold police on July 11 with a boating accident off of Bug Light. They provided first aid instruction and escorted the boat to where Greenport EMS teams were waiting. A victim of the accident was taken by police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in Menantic on July 12.

A case of criminal mischief was reported in the Center on July 13.

Police received a complaint on July 13 that an unknown person was attempting to steal from a Heights business.

Also on the 13th, police advised the complainant in a property dispute in South Ferry Hills to contact an attorney since the matter was civil in nature.

Three fire alarms were set off during the week at homes in the Heights and West Neck on July 7, 8 and 12. All three were false alarms according to the Fire Chief. A water main break activated a fourth fire alarm in West Neck on July 7.

Carbon monoxide alarms were activated in Westmoreland and Hay Beach on July 8 — both due to faulty detectors.

A burglary alarm went off in the Center on July 10; the caretaker was at the scene and no problems were noted.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported 14 individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital every day from July 7 to July 13. A team responded to an aided case on July 11 but medical attention was refused.