Police Archives - Shelter Island Reporter

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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

ACCIDENTS
There were three accidents caused by deer running into the path of moving vehicles last week. Damage in all cases was estimated in excess of $1,000.

Christopher C. Griffing of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Ferry Road near the Presbyterian Church around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, when his vehicle was struck, resulting in damage to the driver’s side headlight and bumper.

Jennifer A. Wissemann of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Ferry Road near the IGA around 5 p.m. on Friday, January 12 when her vehicle was struck, resulting in damage to the driver’s side front quarter panel and door.

Meredith G. Page of Shelter Island was driving southbound on North Menantic Road around 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 13 when her vehicle was struck, resulting in damage to the front bumper and grill.

SUMMONSES
Matthew L. Davidson of Shelter Island was ticketed on January 12 on South Ferry Road for speed not reasonable and prudent.

Gregory A. Anderson of New York City was ticketed on January 14 on New York Avenue for driving an uninspected motor vehicle.

An officer also issued a verbal warning to a driver.

OTHER REPORTS
On January 9: A resident inadvertently activated a medical alert alarm; a caller complained about receiving repeated calls from an unknown person; police investigated a call from Hay Beach about numerous trees and branches having been cut; and a caller who reported having received threats in Water Mill was advised to contact the Southampton Police Department.

A passerby found a small dog on Route 114 on January 10; the responding officer retunited the dog with its owner. Later, an officer met with school officials to schedule the 2018 D.A.R.E. program.

On January 12, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a call about an electrical smell in a Silver Beach basment; an item of property found at Town Hall was turned over to police; and an officer on patrol who heard an alarm coming from a storage area at a West Neck hotel advised the caretaker to change the alarm battery.

A utility crew was called to attend a downed wire in Montclair Colony on January 13. Later, an automated fire alarm went off at a West Neck location and police received a report of a disabled vehicle in a Center driveway, but it was gone by the time the responding officer arrived.

Shelter Island police officers, firefighers and EMS personnel took part in ice rescue training at Ice Pond on New York Avenue on November 14. Later, a caller reported an unwanted person at a Center residence.

Also last week, police conducted two well-being checks and provided assistance to several other callers.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams attended to aided cases on January 9 and January 11, and transported aided cases to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 9, January 13 and January 15.

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Rebecca T. Jens of Riverhead was driving north on North Ferry Road on January 19 when a deer ran in front of her vehicle, causing more than $1,000 in damage.

On January 21, Janine Mahoney of Shelter Island was driving on West Neck Road, responding to an EMC volunteer call, when a deer ran in front of the vehicle. There were no injuries. Damages exceeded $1,000. Police had to put down the deer.

Edward G. Morris of Shelter Island was traveling south on West Neck Road on January 20 when his motorcycle slipped on sand, causing him to lose control and skid off the road. He was transported by an Emergency Medical Services team to Eastern Long Island Hospital with a lacerated right ankle. Damage to the motorcycle was under $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS
On January 17, a caller found a kayak and turned it in to police. Police found no record of it being reported lost.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center on two occasions on January 18; no violations were noted.

Also on that day, 35 boats were removed from town landings and properties; 32 were impounded and three were in bad condition. Boats still remaining at Wades Beach and Burns landing will be removed within five days of that time, and 10 boats at Silver Beach will be impounded in three weeks.

A Cartwright caller told police on January 18 that a hunter shot a crow from across the airfield. Police advised the hunter about shooting within 500 feet of a residence.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a smoke detector at a West Neck residence on January 18; according to a fire chief, it was a false alarm.

The next day the Fire Department checked on a heat activation alarm in the basement of a Center residence.

Also on the 19th, a caller reported that a dead deer was stuck in a fence in the Center; a low-hanging cable wire was reported on Ram Island; and police checked on the welfare of a Hay Beach resident. Radar enforcement was conducted in the Center; there were no violations. A West Neck caller reported a dog barking; police responded but were unable to locate the dog.

On January 20, a caller brought a lost Labrador retriever to police headquarters; police located the owner and returned the dog. On that day, a caller reported that he lost a drone in the area of School Street. Police contacted residents in the area with negative results.

The Fire Department responded to two fire alarms on January 20 — one in the Heights was set off by steam in a bathroom and a second one was the result of a log falling out of a fireplace in a Dering Harbor residence.

On January 21, a Menantic caller reported a lost kayak that police subsequently found in the impound lot; an iPhone found in the Heights was returned to its owner; and police investigated a case for Child Protective Services

The next day a Center caller reported an unknown vehicle parked in the garage. Police found no sign of criminal activity and the caller will advise police if he finds out who may have left the vehicle there. The same day, a Heights caller reported that he lost his wedding band the day before; another caller said garbage on her West Neck property was spilling out of an overflowing dumpster. Police notified Shelter Island Environmental.

The contents of a briefcase left in Justice Court was mailed to the owner, a caller reported; and an injured deer was reported on a Center roadway. The deer was gone when police arrived.

AIDED CASES
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services team transported a person to Southampton Hospital on January 17. Teams took four aided cases to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 18, 19, 20 and 21.

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On January 27, Shelter Island police, Emergency Medical Services teams and the Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident on Route 114 near the intersection of West Neck Road.

They found Jose Ramos-Velez of Shelter Island pinned under his rolled-over Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle had apparently slipped on the icy roadway, hit an earth embankment, rolled over onto its roof and then struck a telephone pole.

Mr. Ramos-Velos was taken to Klenawicus airstrip for transport by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital. His condition there was listed as stable and non-life threatening.

There were two other accidents during the week — both involving deer.

On January 23, a deer hit the driver’s-side front corner of a police vehicle on Brander Parkway in Silver Beach. Damage was under $1,000. The deer had to be put down by police.

On the 27th, Ashley E. Corwin of Aquebogue was driving north on South Ferry Road when a deer ran into the passenger side of her vehicle, damaging the headlight and bumper. Damage was estimated at over $1,000.

Summonses
Walter V. Guaman of East Hampton was driving on St. Mary’s Road on January 24 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for speeding, 48 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per hour zone.

Also on the 24th, Sean S. Daley of Greenport was given a summons for speeding on Manwaring Road — 48 mph in a 35-mph-zone.

On January 28 Jacqueline Garcia Suriel of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road for unlicensed operation.
other reports

A caller reported on January 23 that he had talked to a driver he saw throw litter out of his vehicle in the West Neck area. He did not request any police action. Police also notified PSEG about a downed tree and wires on an Island roadway.

On January 24 police checked a residence in the Heights for an individual wanted on an active bench warrant for failure to appear in Justice Court. The same day the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an active carbon monoxide alarm at a home on Ram Island; there was no sign of carbon monoxide. An injured deer reported on a Center roadway was put down by police.

Police on patrol on January 25 notified PSEG after seeing a low-hanging wire on Ram Island. An injured deer was reported in a yard in Menantic but was gone when police arrived. Also on January 25, police responded to a burglary alarm in the Heights; It was a false alarm and the building was secure.

Several incidents were reported on January 26. An Island caller who hit a deer while traveling on Scuttle Hole Road n the South Fork was advised to contact the Southampton Town Police; a silent panic alarm at a Center home was set off accidentally; police checked on the well-being of a couple in Hay Beach and also signed off on a resident’s vehicle lights, which had been repaired as a result of a traffic summons issued by Southampton Town Police.

The next day police notified the town, Heights and Dering Harbor highway staff about icy roadways; a missing stop sign in West Neck was reported to the Highway Department; and police advised a resident who had complained about a vehicle parked in front of his property that it was parked there legally.

On January 29, a Menantic caller reported that a freshwater pipe on a dock near his residence may be discharging water into the creek. Police advised him that the dock’s owner had a water bubbler/de-icer on the dock.

A racoon was reported in a dumpster on January 29. According to the animal control officer, the racoon was not injured but was just taking a nap. It was nudged out of the dumpster with no problem.

During the week, radar enforcement was conducted on eight occasions in the Center and the Heights resulting in two tickets; distracted driving enforcement was conducted on two days in the Center and West Neck and one ticket was issued. Two residents of South Ferry Hills and the Center, who had fallen in their homes, were assisted by police; no injuries were reported. Police also unlocked a vehicle when the keys were left inside, referred a caller to the building inspector and responded to a request for an extra patrol.

Aided Cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 23, 28 and 29.

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Shelter Island police and Suffolk County District Attorney’s office officials are continuing their investigation to determine who is responsible for clearing trees, apparently with a chain saw, in a wooded area accessible from Menhaden Lane.

The damage was discovered by resident Jean Lawless walking her dog in the area and she reported it to Shelter Island Police in late January.

Representatives from the Suffolk County Parks Department were called in to inspect the site and subsequently involved the District Attorney in the investigation that is ongoing.

This aerial view was shot by Island resident Hally Dinkel.

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Jose D. Chavarria-Sanchez of Hampton Bays was driving on West Neck Road on February 1 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for unlicensed operation and for having an improper or no turn signal.

On February 2, Peter D. Petracca of Port Jefferson was given a summons on South Ferry Road for operating a vehicle with inadequate or no brake lights.

On the same day, Maritza Rivera of Shelter Island was driving on Manhanset Road when she was stopped for speeding, 46 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone. She also was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign and for unlicensed operation.

ACCIDENTS

Max K. Pelletier of Shelter Island was driving northbound on Grand Avenue on January 30 when his vehicle slid on the icy roadway, causing him to hit a parked vehicle belonging to John V. Spinelli of Shelter Island. Police estimated the damage at over $1,000.

On January 31, Abby R. Clough of Shelter Island was driving north on St. Mary’s Road when a deer ran into the passenger-side of her vehicle, causing minor damage. Police located the injured deer in a neighboring yard and had to put the animal down.

OTHER REPORTS

Police notified the Island’s three highway departments of snow and icy road conditions on January 30 and again on February 2.

On January 30 the Highway Department notified police about a vehicle that had slid off a Ram Island roadway. The vehicle was unoccupied and no damage was reported. Also on the 30th, a Longview caller reported a case of criminal mischief that resulted in damage to a vehicle, and the cable company was notified about a hanging wire in Hay Beach.

Police responded to two burglary alarms on January 31. One in West Neck was a false alarm, the result of an on-going problem with the alarm company. Police found an open front door at a Center residence but no sign of any criminal activity. Wind may have blown the door open. A third burglary alarm on February 1, also in the Center, was a false alarm.

A caller reported unauthorized hunters were on a West Neck neighbor’s property on January 31. The area was canvassed with negative results.

On February 2, an injured deer was reported in South Ferry but was not located, and police helped a motorist push a stalled vehicle to the side of a Center roadway.

On February 5, police looked into a report that secondary electrical wires to a home were being bypassed and found that a contractor was in the process of changing a faulty meter pan. On the same day, the animal control officer reported a dog fight in West Neck, and a caller told police there was a suspicious-looking vehicle parked on a Center roadway.

Police advised the caller that the person in the vehicle, working on a computer, was providing security for the conduit that will be used for the underwater electrical cable to Greenport.

Distracted driving and radar enforcement were conducted on six occasions in the Center on January 31 and February 1, 2 and 3.

During the week, police also unlocked two vehicles when the keys were left inside; returned a lost purse to its owner; followed up on a false 911 call; advised a person about an employment matter and provided an extra patrol at a school basketball game.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on January 31 and February 1, 2 and 4.

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ARREST
Travis O. Maker of Shelter Island was arrested February 13 and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, criminal mischief in the 4th degree and harassment in the 2nd degree. Mr. Maker was arraigned February 14 at Shelter Island Justice Court before Judge Helen Rosenblum who set bail at $15,000 and issued orders of protection for the victim and other members of the household. He was remanded to Suffolk County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

ACCIDENTS
Drivers reported two deer vs. car accidents last week; both caused in excess of $1,000 in damage to the front ends of the vehicles.

Rosemary T. Williams of Fairfield, Connecticut hit a deer on Menantic Road near Smith Street around 8 p.m. on February 4, and Adam B. Hashagen of Shelter Island hit a deer on South Ferry Road near Thompson Road around 5:30 p..m. on February 9.

SUMMONSES
Police ticketed two Island drivers, Peter Topliff and Brian Weslek, for operating uninspected vehicles.

OTHER REPORTS
A caller reported on February 6 that she’d received threats.

A Heights resident reported a car alarm sounding on February 7; the owner wasn’t aware of the disturbance.

An officer provided D.A.R.E. lesson number one on February 8 to students in grades 5 and 7. A 911 hangup call was traced to the source; there were no problems.
Later, a South Ferry Hills resident found a dog; the responding officer returned it to its owner.

On February 9, a Cartwright caller was advised that a complaint was not criminal in nature, and a Shorewood homeowner accidentally set off a burglary alarm.

The next day, a Carwright homeowner doing some smoky cooking set off a fire alarm, and a Center caller reported a sinkhole had opened in her yard, apparently caused by a leaking pipe.

On February 11: A faulty smoke detector twice activated, calling the Shelter Island Fire Department out to a West Neck residence before the alarm company was notified to shut off the system for repairs; a police officer conducted a well-being check on a resident who accidentally activated a pendant alarm; an officer conducted another well-being check later when a caller grew concerned after being unable to reach a resident, who it turned out wasn’t home.

Around 8 a.m. on February 12, an offficer was dispatched to support another agency looking for a missing teenager, who was found at an Island residence. Later, an officer conducted a well-being check on a resident on February 12, who turned out to be fine. A lock-down drill was conducted at the Shelter Island School on February 12.

Later, a neighbor of a property where some site clearing work was underway asked police to request that the crew not use his driveway to access the job. A caller reported an injured deer in a center roadway, but the animal was gone by the time the officer arrived.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported aided cases to Eastern Long Island Hospital last week on February 6, February 7, February 10, February 11, and twice on February 12.

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SUMMONSES
Justo H. Garcia Cerrato of Shelter Island was stopped on New York Avenue on February 14 and ticketed for speeding, 38 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

Another speeding ticket was issued on February 17 to Aleksandr O. Malayev of Simsbury, Connecticut for driving 46 mph in a 30-mph zone on North Ferry Road.

On February 16, Matthew G. Morenzi of New York City was given a summons on Shore Road for driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

On February 17, William M. Meer of North Bellmore was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign on New York Avenue.

Marvin D. Perez Pineda of Greenport was given two summonses on South Ferry Road on February 19 for using a cellphone without a hands-free device and for unlicensed operation.

ACCIDENTS
Paul H. Senzer of Shelter Island was driving northbound on South Ferry Road on February 18 when his vehicle hit a deer, causing estimated damages of under $1,000. The deer was put down by police.

OTHER REPORTS
Police responded to a landlord/tenant dispute in the Center on February 13. The next day, police directed traffic while a tow truck removed a disabled vehicle on a Center roadway. On February 15, police conducted a 911 emergency lesson for a pre-K class.

Later, a caller reported an injured deer in a Center yard. Although the deer had a broken front leg, the animal control officer (ACO) told police that it was not necessary to put the animal down.

An officer also followed up on a telephone complaint — a caller had returned a missed phone call but the unknown person responding became angry and threatened to call the police. An officer called the number back a number of times with no response or message.

The sound of nearby gunshots was reported on February 17 by a Silver Beach resident. Police found people skeet shooting on Shell Beach; no further action was taken.

On February 18, police helped to serve a temporary order of protection in Hay Beach. The next day a South Ferry Hills caller reported the smell of gas in the residence; Shelter Island Fire Department Chiefs found negative problems. The ACO and police responded to a call about a deer stuck in a metal gate in Shorewood. The deer was set free; there was minor damage to the gate.

Later, a caller reported finding a counterfeit $20 bill at South Ferry.

During the week, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center and radar enforcement in the Center and the Heights. An iPhone was reported lost and found; four residents had falls in their homes and were assisted by police; and police unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside.

AIDED CASES
Emergency Medical Services teams responded to an aided case on February 13; medical attention was refused. EMS teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 13, 14 and 18.

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ARRESTS

Michelle E. Buckley, 48, of Shelter Island was arrested on February 26 on two active bench warrants.She had been charged with falsely reporting an incident. She was re-arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen Rosenblum presiding, released on her own recognizance and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

SUMMONSES

Otto E. Zeth of Greenport was stopped on West Neck Road on February 21 and ticketed for unlicensed operation and for driving an uninspected vehicle.

On the same day John P. Olinkiewicz of Shelter Island was given a summons on South Ferry Road for operating an uninspected vehicle.

Aidan Monti of Shelter Island was given two tickets on February 21 on Jaspa Road for speed not reasonable or prudent and for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Three drivers were issued summonses on February 23: Roque J. Ochoa Lopez of Greenport for speeding on South Ferry Road, 54 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone, and for unlicensed driving; Joshua E. Helfand of East Hampton for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device; and Jonathan V. Sanchez Soriano of East Hampton for speeding on St. Mary’s Road, 46 mph in a 35-mph zone, failure to stop at a stop sign and unlicensed operation.

OTHER REPORTS

A Cartwright caller reported a missing cat on February 20. The animal control officer was notified, and the caller later confirmed the cat had been found.

Police followed up on a call regarding a telephone pole hazard in the Center on February 20; the responding officer found a new pole had been installed.

On February 21, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a smoke alarm at a Heights residence and determined that the alarm was set off as a result of a puff-back from a wood-fired chimney.

A caller told police on February 21 that there was a light on at a vacant pool house. Police investigated and found no sign of any criminal act.

On February 22, a Center business reported a petit larceny. Police located the suspect; prosecution was declined, pending restitution.

Police said on February 23 that a caller’s report of multiple alleged child abuses was unfounded.

The SIFD responded to a fire alarm at a West Neck residence the next day; the fire chief called it a false alarm.

A motion detector set off a burglary alarm at a Heights home on February 24; police said the premises were secure.

A dog at large was reported in Westmoreland on February 24; police were unable to locate it.

Police assisted with the transitions of caretakers at a residence on February 25.

On February 26, police received an annonymous letter about vehicular violations.

On the same day, police followed up on a complaint about parking on a job site in the Center.

Police also investigated a case of possible trespass and criminal mischief in the Center on February 26; the complaint was unfounded, police said.

During the week officers conducted distracted driving enforcement and radar enforcement in the Center and West Neck.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported seven people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on February 20, 23 and 24.

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Summonses
Scott A. Gonzales Jr. of Greenport was stopped by police on New York Avenue on March 1 and ticketed for failure to comply with a posted weight sign.

Accidents
On March 5 two minor accidents occurred with damages estimated under $1,000. Carolyn A. Rusin of New York City struck a deer on North Ferry Road. The deer was dead when police arrived. Mary Dwyer of Shelter Island called police to report a minor accident on North Ferry Road involving a second vehicle.

On March 5, a vehicle registered to Daniel B. Rassmussen of Shelter Island was reported struck by an unknown vehicle while parked in the school parking lot.

On February 26 Valentin Abrogar Iglopas of the Bronx was traveling northbound on Ram Island Road when the vehicle was struck by a deer. Damages to the driver’s front side of the vehicle were estimated at over $1,000.

On February 28 Julio Lopez Jr. of Shelter Island was traveling on Gardiners Bay Drive when the vehicle came into contact with a deer. Damages to the driver’s-side door, quarter panel and fender estimated to be over $1,000.

On March 4 Edward F. Brennan of Shelter Island was traveling on South Midway Road when he struck a deer that ran in front of the vehicle. No injuries occurred and the deer ran away. Damages are estimated to be over $1,000.

Other Reports
Two dogs at large were reported in West Neck on February 27. Police returned the dogs to the owner and advised that continued incidents will result in enforcement.

Police received a report from Southold Police Department of an aircraft in distress in Westmoreland on February 27. Police searched the area and also Klenawicus airfield with negative results.

On February 28 police provided a well-being check for a caller’s family member and also provided an escort for a second caller.

During the week officers conducted radar and distracted driving enforcement in the Center and the Heights.

Also on March 1, the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at a Shorewood home, set off by workers sanding floors.

On the same day, a Center caller reported that a yard service company cutting a neighbor’s trees cut down two trees along the property line that belonged to the caller.

Police investigated a case of fraud at a bank’s request on March 1.

On March 2 a caller notified police that a chain had been hung across a common driveway in the Center that was restricting a fire access road.

On the same day, an alarm was set off at a Shorewood residence. Police responded to find that a worker had put in an incorrect alarm code.

Police received seven calls on March 2 and 3 about six fallen trees and one report of pole wires tangled in a tree.

On March 3 police provided civil documentation for family court.

On the same day a caller reported a downed cable wire. Cablevision was notified.

An anonymous caller from Dering Harbor reported the scent of gas on March 4. The cause was a newly installed gas tank.

On March 5 a caller reported hazardous conditions in the Heights due to a pothole.

On the same day, a caller reported that he had been notified by his alarm company that a motion sensor at his West Neck residence had been set off. Responders found no problems at the home.

On March 6 police responded to a call about items found on a Hay Beach parking lot. The items were paint balls that had been used in a lawful manner.

During the week a caller reported a lost identification card. Police also assisted a driver with jump starting a vehicle, helped three people who had locked their keys in their cars, assisted a caller with an oxygen tank and assisted a driver who ran out of fuel.

Aided Cases
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 5.

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Accidents
On March 6 Michael J. Boben of Shelter Island was traveling on North Ferry Road when a deer ran out of a wooded area and into the front of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage in excess of $1,000.

Summonses and Arrests
Danilo Contreras Lazo of Flanders was stopped on South Ferry Road on March 10 for failure to display a New York State inspection sticker and was ticketed for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was then arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree, a misdemeanor. He was processed and released on $250 station house bail and directed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

Distracted Driving Enforcement
During the week officers conducted radar and distracted driving enforcement in the Center and in West Neck. No violations were observed, but police issued one verbal warning on March 8 in the Center for disobeying a stop sign.

Police Service
Police helped a caller gain entry to a vehicle after locking keys in the car on March 6.

On the same day in Menantic, police assisted a caller with jump starting a car but found no success due to other electrical problems. The caller was then escorted to another vehicle.

On March 8, a caller reported falling and needed assistance getting up. Police assisted; the caller sustained no injuries.

Police assisted the Westhampton Beach Police Department with parade detail for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 10.

Other Reports
On March 6, police investigated a 911 call coming from a residence in the Center. They found the house secure and vacant.

On the same day, they also responded to a call reporting a trespass in West Neck. Police found negative results with no signs of trespass apparent.

On March 6 and 7 police responded to two calls requesting well-being checks. Police found no problems.

On March 7 police responded to a call reporting a running engine on South Ferry Road. Police located a commercial dredging vessel running with all lights on.

Police received a call on the same day requesting additional patrols in the Center due to suspected unlawful entry of a residence. The caller told police he would be setting up cameras outside the home but still wants additional police patrol in the evening and overnight hours.

Police assisted a person requesting records from the department on March 7. The person was directed to a police clerk who obtained the documents.

On March 7, police received a call reporting a crane doing damage to asphalt in a driveway and notified the Shelter Island Highway Department to place flashing barricades at a West Neck location for flooding.

Police responded to an alarm activated at a Silver Beach residence on March 7. They found a caretaker on the premises and determined that the alarm was set off by high winds blowing on the basement door. Callers reported receiving several harassing phone calls on March 7. Police spoke with suspects and advised them to stop the phone calls or further police action would be taken. The suspects agreed to stop making the calls.

On March 7 in Dering Harbor, a caller reported a tree fallen across the road near Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery.

The Dering Harbor Village Highway Department was on the scene with a backhoe removing the tree.

Also in Dering Harbor and on the same day, a caller reported a low hanging wire. PSEG and Cablevision were both notified.

A West Neck caller requested that police use radar enforcement in the early morning and afternoon hours. The caller reported speeding from commercial vehicles in the area.

On March 8, callers reported water coming from a garage door of a Silver Beach residence, an injured deer and a dog at large. Both animal incidents were in the Center.

On March 9 a caller reported losing a trailer license plate.

On March 11 callers reported a large tree limb hanging on power lines in Hay Beach and a dead deer on the side of the road in Longview.

On the same day, an anonymous caller left found property at the police station window. Police contacted a family member of the person who lost the property who agreed to pick up the property.

Also on March 11, a caller reported hearing gunshots. Police determined the shots to be a result of hunting at the Town Recycling Center.

Aided Cases
On March 7, Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) and one person to Southampton Hospital. They also transported one person from ELIH.

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Summonses
Scott E. Raynor of Shelter Island was stopped by police on Smith Street on March 18 and ticketed for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Accidents
On March 17 Anthony M. Reiter of Shelter Island was backing out of a driveway on Manwaring Road when he sideswiped a parked car registered to Andrew L. Steinmuller of Shelter Island. Damage was done to Mr. Reiter’s front bumper and quarter panel. Mr. Steinmuller’s vehicle sustained minor damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel.

OTHER REPORTS
On March 13 police transported a prisoner from the Shelter Island Police Department to the Greenport ferry terminal for transfer of custody to Riverhead Town Police.

On March 13 and 14 police responded to two callers needing assistance getting from the floor to a standing position. No injuries were sustained.

On March 14 an officer assisted a caller who had locked keys in a car, conducted the lunch with an officer program as part of community outreach and responded to a call reporting a loose dog in the Center. The dog’s owner picked it up.

Police responded to three activated alarm calls on March 15. An alarm at a South Ferry residence was activated; upon arrival police found the caretaker on the scene who entered the correct password. In the Heights a residential alarm was set off and upon arrival police found a caretaker who was setting mouse traps. A fire alarm was activated in the Center. Before arrival police were notified by the caretaker with the correct password.

Also on March 15, police responded to a call about loud machinery. Upon arrival they found that the neighbor had been using a wood chipper. The neighbor was notified of the complaint.

On the same day a caller reported that a friend had notified him that the front door of his residence was open. The friend had reportedly closed the door and police found the home secure upon arrival.
Police conducted D.A.R.E. classes to 5th and 7th graders at Shelter Island School on March 15.

On March 16 a caller reported finding a deer with a broken leg in the yard. When police arrived the deer ran into the woods on three legs.

The next day a caller reported an injured deer in the Center that appeared to have an arrow in its rear quarter. Police responded and couldn’t find the deer and stated that bow hunting in the area is not authorized at this time. It remained unconfirmed if it was an arrow.

On March 17 police responded to an alarm activated at a residence in the Center. Upon arrival officers found that the door was unlocked, not closed properly and had been blown open. No signs of criminal activity were found.

On the same day a 911 call from a Montclair residence was confirmed to be an accident due to phone problems and a caller from HiLo reported multiple vehicles driving up and down the road.

On March 18 police stopped a vehicle in the Center for no front license plate. The driver was released on a verbal warning to properly affix the plate.

On March 19 police returned a kayak from the impound center to the owner.

Police assisted three callers with documentation during the week. One reported a dispute over marital property and made a report containing allegations that had yet to be verified. Another caller reported that his children were supposed to have visitation with him and another reported his tenant was in default of an expired lease.

During the week police conducted radar enforcement. Two verbal warnings were issued. They also conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center that resulted in two verbal warnings and in the Heights where no violations were observed.

AIDED CASES
On March 15 police responded to a caller who refused medical attention from Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service (EMS). EMS teams transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 16 and two people on March 17.

Police responded to a caller in need of help who refused medical attention. No injuries were sustained.

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In a response to questions from the Reporter on last week’s home invasion case, Police Chief Jim Read released a statement: “The Shelter Island Police Department and the Suffolk County Police Department Major Case Detectives are actively working on the burglary case that left Reverend Paul Wancura bound in his home for many days. Both agencies are fully committed to resolving this case and have dedicated the full resources of both departments to bring this to a conclusion. We continue to ask for the support of the community and for the public to please report anything that they may have seen or any information they may have, in connection to this horrific event.”

Arrests
Miguel Rojas-Decker of Riverhead was arrested in Bayshore on March 12 on an active warrant for grand larceny in the 4th degree. He was transported back to Shelter Island for arraignment at Shelter Island Justice Court (SIJC) where he was released on $500 bail. The defendant had an additional active warrant out of Riverhead Town Court and was later turned over to Riverhead Town Police.

Summonses
Aidan Monti of Shelter Island was stopped on North Menantic Road and ticketed for making an unsafe turn without a signal on March 21.

On March 23, Jaramillo Molina Jorge of Brentwood was stopped on St. Mary’s Road and ticketed for unlicensed driving and speeding 47 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.
Christopher Bolten of Shelter Island was stopped on March 25 on West Neck Road and ticketed for driving an uninspected and unregistered vehicle.
Other Reports
Police assisted a caller in Hay Beach with changing the battery in a smoke detector at a home on March 20.

Police returned a lost kayak to the owner, conducted D. A. R. E. lessons to 5th and 7th grades, and secured a front door of a Center residence at a caller’s request on March 21.

On the same day, police opened a confidential investigation based upon information provided to them regarding weapon possession.

On March 22 an officer escorted a prisoner for an arraignment and a caller from Menantic reported an argument.

On the same day a caller reported concern about an elderly man they had seen walking along the road. The caller asked him if he needed help and the man said no, then the caller asked the man if he was O.K. and he said no. The caller asked police to find him and check on him.

A caller reported receiving unwanted calls from an individual selling residential solar panels on March 22.

Also on March 22, a caller reported that while riding his bike on North Ferry Road, a pick-up truck drove slowly past him several times and made him nervous. Police searched the area and did not find the truck.

On March 23 a caller told police she would soon be arriving on the Island and asked for an officer to accompany her on a walk-thru of her two Silver Beach residences. An officer assisted and found no problems.

A caller reported hearing a motorcycle on Klenawicus Airfield on March 24. Upon arrival officers did not find any tracks or signs of a motorcycle.

On March 24 a caller reported finding a license plate on a road and another caller reported a scam phone call telling her she would be arrested for multiple warrants.

A caller reported hearing a loud vehicle near the Gardiner’s Bay Country Club on March 24. Police responded with stationary patrol and had no results.

On the same day, an alarm was activated in the Heights. Police contacted the owner who said plumbers were working at the residence. Officers found the home secure on arrival.

On March 24 a caller reported dogs barking in Hay Beach. Upon arrival officers found two dogs who appeared to have been left at a residence with the ability to go in and out of the home as they pleased.

Police were unable to contact the owners.

Shelter Island police assisted the East Hampton Police Department with the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 25.

On March 25 police and the Shelter Island Fire Department were dispatched to a residence in Silver Beach for an activated fire alarm. Chief Reiter determined it was a false alarm after finding that it was set off by a worker.

A caller reported witnessing a dark colored SUV hit a turkey on March 26. The caller believed the turkey was injured. Police were unable to find the turkey.

On March 26 a caller reported receiving a threatening phone call from a supposed social security office in Texas, telling her that her social security number was “black listed.” An officer advised her to visit www.ssa.gov to file a fraud complaint.

On the same day, a person reported that an unknown person had attempted to use his social security number. An officer gave him an identity theft information packet.

On March 26 police performed court duty at SIJC without incident and responded to an alarm set off in West Neck due to overheating in a boiler room.

Aided cases
On March 20 police responded to a Life Assist alert and assisted the caller with moving from the floor to a chair. No injuries were sustained.

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services transported one person to Southampton Hospital for observation on March 21.

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ARRESTS
Sean Daley of Shelter Island was arrested on March 22. After an investigation into a domestic dispute, Mr. Daley was arrested for harassment in the 2nd degree. He was then arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court and released on his own recognizance to appear at a later date. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim and other household members.

On March 28, Thomas J. Young and Peter M. Gottschall, both of Shelter Island, were arrested for harassment in the 2nd degree. They were arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court where they were released on their own recognizance.

SUMMONSES
Daniel Fanuele of Islip Terrace was stopped on March 29 on North Ferry Road and ticketed for driving while using a mobile phone.

Robert M. Marcello of Shelter Island was issued a town summons on March 30 for an unauthorized open burn.

OTHER REPORTS
On March 27 police returned a New York State license plate to its owner and responded to an alarm activation in South Ferry Hills. The owner stated the he never uses the alarm and forgot it was on upon entering.

On March 27 and 28 police assisted callers with help gaining entry into their locked vehicles.

A caller from Ram Island reported that workers in the area were making noise for a prolonged period of time on March 28.

On the same day, police gave D. A. R. E. lessons to 5th and 7th grades at Shelter Island School. They also received a call stating that the caller found a sick fox in Silver Beach. The caller transported the fox to receive medical attention.

On March 29 in West Neck police conducted radar enforcement on St. Mary’s Road. One verbal warning was issued.

On the same day, a Silver Beach caller reported an unknown person had rung his doorbell, walked to the back yard and took a photo of his house. Police came to the property and did not find a vehicle or the visitor.

On March 30, a caller from Hay Beach said an unidentified person was taking photos of homes in the area. Police responded and upon locating the person, learned that the person works for Sprint and was taking photos of telephone poles to improve service on the Island.

Police stopped a driver in South Ferry Hills on March 30 for improper use of a turn signal; no ticket was issued.

Also on March 30, a caller asked police to check on the well being of an Island resident. Police responded and checked on the person who told them they were O.K. but did not want visitors. No problems were found.

An alarm at a Dering Harbor residence was activated on April 1 and twice on April 2. Police responded and found no sign of criminal activity. After the third time the caretaker was advised to put the alarm on test mode until it could be repaired.

On April 1 police stopped a driver on North Ferry Road for driving with an obstructed view and issued a verbal warning.

Police issued a verbal warning on April 2 to a driver for failure to maintain their lane in South Ferry Hills.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement on March 30 and 31, and on April 1 in the Center. No violations were observed.

On April 2, a Center caller reported receiving calls from PSEG saying her electricity would be shut off in one hour if she didn’t pay them money. She contacted the company and verified that her account was up to date and determined that the call was a scam.

On the same day a Center caller reported hearing that a fire extinguisher inspector would be visiting the Island. The caller was concerned it was a scam due to recent news stories. Police advised the caller that inspectors must provide proper identification and proof of licensing through Suffolk County. Fire Marshall Arthur Bloom was advised of the incident and planned to follow up.

Shelter Island Highway Department, the Heights Property Owners Corporation and Dering Harbor Village were all notified of icy road conditions on April 2.

On the same day, police and Animal Control Officer Beau Payne responded to a call reporting animal remains in Harbor View and a West Neck caller reported receiving phone calls from a company posing as PSEG who tried to collect money through prepaid cards.

AIDED CASES

On March 29 police responded to two calls resulting in two people being transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services (SIEMS). They also responded to another call with SIEMS on the scene, however the caller refused medical attention. Medical control gave permission to not transport the caller to a hospital.

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The Shelter Island Police Department is reporting another burglary in Silver Beach, two weeks after the home invasion burglary in the same area of the Island.

According to Police Chief Jim Read, the burglary in an unoccupied residence was reported early yesterday afternoon when the owners “returned after being away for an extended period of time,” the chief said. “Detectives are exploring the possibility that the burglary and the discovery of a burglary two weeks ago in the same area might be connected.”

Chief Read added that the recent incident is “broadening the scope of looking at suspects.”

Along with the Shelter Island Police Department, the Suffolk County Police Department Major Case squad is investigating the two incidents.

The police are asking anyone in the area who has a video surveillance system that could help the investigation to contact the police department at (631) 749-0600 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

On March 19, Reverend Paul Wancura, 87, an Episcopal priest, was discovered in his Oak Tree Lane home in Silver Beach bound by the hands slumped between a bed and a wall. He had apparently been left in that condition for at least two days.

The victim of a brutal home invasion and burglary, Reverend Wancura was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital where he remains in critical condition. At the time, the Shelter Island Police and Suffolk County Police departments said the incident was not a random one and the elderly minister had been targeted.

That analysis might have changed with the report of another Silver Beach burglary.

Earlier this week, Reverend Wancura was still in the intensive care unit of the hospital but was showing some signs of improvement, according to his colleague, Father Charles McCarron, pastor of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

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REPORTS
On April 3, police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center with no violations observed and also assisted a woman who was having difficulty starting her vehicle.

Police responded to a call on April 4 stating that unknown people entered the caller’s Cartwright residence through an open side door and said they were renting the home. Upon arrival, police interviewed both parties and determined that the renters were mistaken, viewed their rental agreement and directed them to the proper address.

During the same visit, police noted a broken lock on an outside door of the residence. No items were reported missing and no other signs of criminal activity were noted.

On the same day, police returned a New York State license plate found on South Midway Road to its owner.

Also on April 4, police responded to a call in the Center reporting noise from a loud diesel truck and were unable to locate the truck upon arrival. Police also assisted a caller with moving from the floor to a wheelchair, no injuries were sustained.

The same day, a caller from the Center reported that he had parked his vehicle inside his barn and the next morning the caretaker found the vehicle with the driver’s side door open and exterior lights flashing because the alarm had gone off. The caller requested increased patrol of his residence during evening hours.

Later that day, police notified a Shelter Island resident that their New York State driver’s license was suspended for failure to attend a driver reassessment course. The officer contacted the Shelter Island Senior Center and was told they would be in contact with the resident to assist with any transportation needs, meals and phone calls.

On April 5 police issued four traffic stop related verbal warnings in the Center, two for speeding and two for miscellaneous violations.

An alarm was set off in a Menantic residence on the same day. Upon arrival police found the home secure and suspected that the alarm may have been triggered by high winds.

Police are currently investigating the burglary of an unoccupied residence in Silver Beach, reported on April 4. After being away for an extended period, the owners returned to the home to find it burglarized. Shelter Island police are conducting an investigation with the assistance of the Suffolk County Police Department Major Case Detectives.

Later that day police assisted a caller who had fallen and responded to a call reporting a loose dog on Menantic Road.

A caller reported an open front door of a vacant Center residence on the same day. Police responded and determined that the last person to leave the home had not closed it properly. Finding no signs of criminal activity, officers notified the owner.

On April 6, police issued one verbal warning in the Center to a driver with no trailer lights and helped a caller who had locked their key in their car gain entry into the vehicle.

Later that day, police responded to a report of two dogs loose in the Center who were gone upon arrival.

Also on April 6, an officer on patrol placed cones in the Center where a low hanging telephone and cable wire was blocking east bound traffic. Verizon and Optimum were notified for repairs.

A caller reported an injured deer in the Center on the south side of the courthouse on April 6. Police responded and observed a deer running away with a deformed front leg.

On the same day, an alarm was activated in a Shorewood residence by an electrician who was unaware of the alarm. The owner was notified and police found no problems at the residence.

A caller from Ram Island reported that a man had parked his vehicle in the area and walked away, leaving two children in the car on April 6. Police responded, but the vehicle was gone when they arrived.

An alarm in a Silver Beach residence was activated on the same day. The caretaker called to confirm with police that he had set it off himself and believed it to be a malfunction. He said he would leave it off until it was repaired.

Police issued one verbal warning while conducting radar enforcement in the Center on April 7.

An officer assisted a caller with a disabled vehicle in the Center on the same day. They attempted to jump start the vehicle but it would not hold a charge, so the caller contacted a towing company.

On April 7 a caller from the Center reported damage to their barn door and windows. They did not want a criminal investigation and made the report for informational purposes only.

A Silver Beach caller reported a tree limb on wires on April 7. Police responded, dislodged the limb and placed it on the side of the road.

On the same day, police responded to a call reporting a loose dog in Silver Beach that they were unable to find and assisted an elderly female walking with heavy bags in the Center.

A West Neck caller reported hearing knocking sounds outside their residence on April 7. Police responded and searched the exterior of the home, finding no evidence of criminality. The caller was advised to check their video surveillance and let police know what they found.

Also on April 7, a dog was found loose on Rocky Point Road. The caller brought the dog to the police department. While there, the owner called to report a lost dog and came to get it.

On April 8 police helped a Silver Beach resident gain entry into their home after locking themselves out and responded to a call from West Neck reporting lost keys that were located before the officer’s arrival.

Later that day police assisted a caller who had fallen. No injuries were sustained and the officer notified the person’s grandson.

On April 9 police performed court duty at Shelter Island Justice Court and conducted radar enforcement in the Center with no violations observed.

AIDED CASES
On April 6 Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services (SIEMS) transported a caller to Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) for evaluation.

SIEMS responded to an April 8 call and transported a person to ELIH for observation.

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SUMMONSES
Valentin A. Iglopas of the Bronx was ticketed on April 10 for operating a motor vehicle while on a mobile phone driving on West Neck Road.

Carlos E. Rodriguez Gomez of Takoma Park, Maryland was ticketed on April 13 on North Ferry Road for speeding 55 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone.

Maria E. Diorio of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on April 15 and ticketed for driving an uninspected motor vehicle.

Jose N. Gomez-Sandoval of Shelter Island was driving on New York Avenue on April 15 and ticketed for turning without using a signal and for unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

James Barber of Mastic was ticketed on April 16 for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and speeding 40-mph in a 30-mph zone while driving on North Ferry Road.

OTHER REPORTS
Police conducted distracted driving enforcement and radar enforcement in the Center on April 10, no violations were observed.

The next day, distracted driving enforcement in the Heights resulted in one verbal warning and radar enforcement in the Center was conducted with no observed violations.

On the same day, a police officer conducted community outreach by having lunch with a student and a caller reported smelling marijuana coming from a pickup truck in the Center. Upon arrival, the responding officer was unable to locate the truck.

On April 12 police found no violations while conducting distracted driving enforcement in the Heights and investigated open doors at residences in Silver Beach and in the Center. They found no signs of criminal activity at either location.

The next day an officer found no violation while conducting radar enforcement in West Neck and assisted in rerouting backed up North Ferry traffic.

Later that day an officer on patrol observed an open garage door in Silver Beach. The officer located the owner who said her son must have left it open when he left.

On the same day police returned a lost wallet turned into North Ferry to its owner and received a call from a person who had been confronted by a Ram Island resident while he took photos of an osprey nest.

Also on April 13, a Center caller reported hearing loud bangs on the window of her front door. Upon arrival police saw youth in the area who denied pounding on the door.

On April 14 police responded to three animal incidents including a small dog on the loose in West Neck that was gone upon arrival, and two dogs at large returned to their owners in Shorewood and the Center.

The same day police were dispatched to a Silver Beach boat fire with people on board without personal flotation devices. Upon arrival the passengers were off the vessel, Shelter Island Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire and the Coast Guard was notified.

Later that day a caller from Silver Beach reported two dirt bikes riding on vacant land. Responding officers searched the area with no results.

On April 15 in the Center police conducted distracted driving and radar enforcement and issued one verbal warning for speeding.

On the same day an officer on patrol in the Center noticed an open door of an office with the interior lights on. The officer searched the area, found no criminal activity, secured the door and contacted the owner.

That evening, a Shorewood caller said she heard ringing inside her residence. Upon arrival police determined the noise was from a faulty doorbell, disconnected it and told the owner to call her electrician in the morning.

On April 16 police responded to a call from Silver Beach reporting that a 27-foot sailboat had broken from its mooring and was crashing against a dock at East Brander Parkway. The vessel was secured and the owner was notified.

On the same day police assisted a Center caller who was locked out of her house gain entry and checked on the well being of a resident who a caller was unable to contact for four days. The resident was located and said he was doing well and would contact the caller.

Later that day police notified PSEG of a downed wire blocking an east bound lane in the Center and a tree limb pulling a wire down in West Neck.

AIDED CASES
On April 15 Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services transported a caller to Southampton Hospital for evaluation.

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ARRESTS
On April 19 Eros Ratiashvili of Shelter Island was stopped while driving for failure to keep right. He was subsequently ticketed and arrested for failure to keep right, a first offense of driving while intoxicated, operating a vehicle with .08 of 1% and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was later arraigned before Shelter Island Justice Court (SIJC) where he was released on his own recognizance and directed to return at a later date.

SUMMONSES
William F. Nieto of East Hampton was stopped on West Neck Road on April 17 and ticketed for unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failure to keep right.

The next day Justo F. Chacho Cortes of Everett, Washington was stopped on Gardiners Bay Drive and ticketed for driving an unregistered vehicle and for inadequate stop lamps.

Helen C. Fox of New Haven, Connecticut was stopped on April 22 while driving on South Menantic Road for speeding 48 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.

Juan C. Condo of Southampton was stopped on April 23 on West Neck Road and ticketed for driving without a seat belt.

REPORTS
During eight patrols conducting radar and distracted driving enforcement police issued one verbal warning.

On April 17 a Center caller reported finding a broken glass door at her under-construction residence. She thought it may be a manufacturer defect and made the report for informational purposes.

The same day, a burglary alarm at a Heights residence was activated. When police arrived, the homeowner told them he’d been having problems with the keypad.

On April 18 a Center caller reported a neighbor’s barking dogs as an ongoing issue. Upon arrival, police didn’t hear the dogs and advised their owner of laws regarding barking.

Later that day a resident dropped off a box of expired prescription drugs to police.

On April 19, an officer instructed D. A. R. E. to 5th and 7th graders and while patrolling Silver Beach, closed a garage door he found open.

Later that day, a caller from the Heights said a man tried to sell her what appeared to be stolen property.

The same day, a caller from Long View reported newspapers accumulating in front of their neighbor’s home. Police spoke to the neighbor’s caregivers, confirmed everything was O.K. and notified the caller.

On April 20 police helped a caller locate a spare set of car keys, received a call inquiring about gun ownership laws, assisted a caller with gaining entry into his locked vehicle and helped a Center caller unload plates from a vehicle

Later that day an officer patrolling Silver Beach noticed an open door at a residence with the basement light on. The officer spoke with the occupants who were working in the basement and forgot to shut the door.

On April 21 police responded to a call from Hay Beach reporting a dog barking for hours. Police were unable to locate the owners.

Later that day a Shorewood caller reported seeing a suspicious looking person walking along the road. Police found a man matching the description who said he was walking to the ferry. The officer drove him to the ferry and notified the caller.

Police responded to a Hay Beach call reporting a loose dog on April 22. Upon arriving at the scene the officer found the dog and got it back into its owner’s yard.

The same day police received a call from a woman who was unable to reach someone by phone and asked an officer to check on him. Police spoke with the person who said he was doing well and notified the caller.

On April 23 police conducted afternoon school crossing, oversaw court duty at SIJC and assisted a Center resident with removing faulty smoke detectors.

The same day police responded to an activated burglary alarm in Silver Beach. Upon arrival they found everything secure and no signs of criminal activity. The owner and caretaker both said they’d been having problems with the alarm system.

Later that day a Center caller reported being bitten by a neighbor’s dog. The owner said the dog would be leashed at all times to prevent future attacks.

AIDED CASES
On April 19 Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services transported a caller to Eastern Long Island Hospital for evaluation.

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SUMMONSES
Robert G. Plumb of Sag Harbor was stopped on April 24 while driving on North Ferry Road and ticketed for operating a vehicle while using a mobile phone.

Wilber L. Lopez Mijangos of Greenport was stopped on April 25 while driving on Summerfield Place and ticketed for driving without a license and turning without a signal.

Paola Romero of Shelter Island was stopped on April 27 on West Neck Road and ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign and driving without a license.

Lee D. Smith of Crested Butte, Colorado was ticketed on April 30 on Manwaring Road for operating a vehicle while using a mobile phone.

OTHER REPORTS
On April 24, 28 and 29 police conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center and issued one ticket and one verbal warning.

Police investigated a report from a Center caller stating that someone hit the driver’s side door of their vehicle and responded to a call of a dog at large that was returned to its owner on April 24.

On the same day a Center caller reported a trailer parked in the road. Police patrolled the area and saw that the trailer had been removed and let the caller know.

On April 25, an officer on patrol in Silver Beach noticed an open garage door at a residence. The officer closed the door and observed no indication of criminal activity.

The same day, a person came into the police department to report a financial crime of grand larceny and police responded to a call reporting a low hanging wire in Longview and notified the telephone company.

Also on April 25, a Center caller reported seeing a suspicious looking person in the area. Police patrolled the area and were unable to locate the person.

A Center caller reported a delivery truck speeding and tailgating later that day. Police found the vehicle traveling north bound and observed no violations.

On April 26 a Center caller reported wires down in the road and a possible transformer malfunction. An officer located a downed wire running from a pole to a residence, removed the wire and taped off the area. PSEG and the owner were notified.

Later that day an officer taught D.A.R.E. lesson 5 to 7th graders, returned a sail boat from the impound yard to its owner, helped someone gain entry into their locked vehicle and received a report of an email scam.

Police responded to a burglary/panic alarm at a Silver Beach residence on the same day. Upon arrival police learned that the caretaker was cleaning and accidently activated the alarm.

On April 27 police inspected a resident’s headlights and signed an affidavit confirming repair and helped a caller from Silver Beach gain entry into her home when her key was giving her trouble. The officer recommended changing the lock.

At the request of North Ferry police assisted with locating the owners of vehicles left beyond parking limits on the same day to make room for construction.

On the same day a Dering Harbor resident requested police to do a walk through of her home after workers set off an alarm. The officer found everything to be O.K.

The next day, a West Neck caller gave police a multi tool he found while jogging and a Longview caller reported wires down in the road. Police responded and found cable wires down, removed them from the road and notified Cablevision.

On April 29 police assisted a Center caller with gaining entry into her locked vehicle and assisted with court ordered DNA collection and submission.

The next day an officer on patrol noticed a wire across the road in Hay Beach, moved it aside and notified PSEG.

Also on April 30, police provided traffic assistance during a Center memorial service and a Hay Beach caller requested increased patrol of the area at night.

Later that day another caller from Hay Beach reported that a vehicle was being parked on his vacant property. An officer spoke with the vehicle’s owner and the person agreed to stop parking on the property.

AIDED CASES
Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services (SIEMS) teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 26 and one person on April 27.

On April 28 SIEMS transported one person to Southampton Hospital and on April 30, the team evaluated a caller’s injury who then received a ride from a friend to the emergency room.

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Shelter Island Police are investigating a residential burglary attempt in the Center that occurred in the early morning hours of May 2. But Chief Jim Read cautioned that this latest incident in unrelated to the two previous burglaries in Silver Beach.
The owner of the residence said the would-be burglar entered the unlocked premises, but the owner, hearing the burglar, left and called 911.

Police responded and assisted by the Southold Police K-9 unit, searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

However police, working through other sources, were able to identify the suspect and are collecting additional evidence, Chief Read said.

He reminded residents to secure their homes to help prevent such incidents and to report to police any strange or unusual occurrences.

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SUMMONSES
On May 5 Leslie A. Pascaud of New York City was stopped on West Neck Road and ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign and for speeding 60 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.
On the same day, Barbara E. Bartoloni of Sag Harbor was stopped on North Ferry Road and ticketed for driving an unregistered vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
On May 7 an accident involving two vehicles occurred with damages estimated at over $1,000. Randy A. Jackson of Hampton Bays was backing up a Mack dump truck on Ram Island Road when he struck a Dodge pick-up truck driven by Juan Lopez. The pick-up was towed away from the scene of the accident by Liberty Towing.

REPORTS
On May 1 a Center caller reported finding a black plastic bag with what they thought was the carcass of a dog. Upon investigation police found the contents to be the remains of a red fox and disposed of it properly.

Later that day police conducted distracted driving enforcement with no violations and responded to a call reporting a dog at large in the Center.

Police also responded to a call reporting someone walking around a Silver Beach property. Upon arrival they found the residence locked and secure and contacted the homeowner who said a friend was removing his boat from the property.

On May 2 an officer on patrol observed a loon that appeared to be injured. Upon inspection the officer determined that the loon was not injured but was stranded and relocated it to Gardiners Creek.

On the same day someone gave police a breathing device they had found at North Ferry terminal and police assisted a resident with retrieving property that went missing from her residence.

Police responded to an activated residential alarm in the Center, found no problems and were unable to determine the cause of activation.

On May 3 a Center caller stated that a vehicle was blocking her driveway and had been doing so for several days as a result of neighbors working on their property. Upon arrival police saw the vehicle and spoke to the owner who agreed to stop parking there.

The same day, a Center shop owner told police that a couple had asked to use the shop’s bathroom. When they left the property the owner found that the toilet had been damaged and a water pipe was leaking on the floor. Police looked for the couple’s vehicle with no results.

Police also responded to a call from Menantic reporting dirt bikes riding on vacant property with osprey nests on it but were unable to find the bikers.

Later that day police received a call reporting loud music in the Center. Upon arrival police found a resident who was apologetic for the noise and said his family was having a celebration. He turned off the music.

The next day police opened an investigation into alleged drug activity within their jurisdiction and a caller from Longview asked for help retrieving a dog that had gotten loose.

Then on May 5 a caller from West Neck reported having a verbal altercation with an erratic bicycle rider who swerved in front of his vehicle.

A caller from Harbor View reported a broken window pane at their residence. Police investigated and determined that the incident didn’t appear criminal in nature.

Later that day an officer patrolling the Center was stopped by a motorist who had found a baby raccoon on the road. They contacted animal rescue and were advised to put the raccoon in a box with a towel and a warm water bottle until it could be retrieved by the appropriate organization.

On the same day a person gave police a pair of sunglasses they found.

A caller from Hay Beach reported two dogs at large but police observed no violations while conducting stop sign enforcement in West Neck on May 6.

On May 7 police performed court duty and received a call reporting petit larceny. The caller did not want to press charges, but said something was removed from the side of their Center residence without permission.

That afternoon, police responded to an activated carbon monoxide alarm at a Hay Beach residence. Shelter Island Fire Department was also on the scene and did not detect carbon monoxide. Both agencies determined that the alarm was possibly set off by an island wide power outage and left a message with the homeowner.

AIDED CASES
During the week Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services transported seven people to Eastern Long Island Hospital and one person to Southampton Hospital for evaluation.

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