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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.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

Jose J. Boch-Oscal of Mattituck was stopped on Manwaring Road on Nov. 17 and given a ticket for driving a vehicle with visibility distorted by broken glass.

Police conducted five distracted driving and traffic stops on Nov. 17, 18 and 21 in the Center, South Ferry and Menantic, resulting in one ticket and four warnings.

Accidents

Michael D. Stromberg of Shelter Island was driving west on West Neck Road on Nov. 20 when a deer ran onto the road and hit the front driver’s side of his vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damages.

In a minor accident on Nov. 21, Bruce Dalton of Shelter Island was traveling south on Manhanset Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, hitting the driver’s-side door and causing damage under $1,000.

Other reports

Police were informed on Nov. 16 that a bank account had been opened in the caller’s name. He had no financial losses and was reporting for informational purposes only.

Also on the 16th, a “no wake” buoy was found washed ashore in Hay Beach; officers recognized it as belonging to the Village of Greenport.

An officer responded to an issue with garbage collection in Silver Beach on the 17th. On that date, a caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on a Longview driveway, with a door open, for approximately 24 hours. Officers did not find a car in the driveway or persons at the residence.

On Nov. 19, an anonymous caller requested an extra patrol in the Center between the hours of 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. due to vehicles passing a school bus with flashing lights.

At a caller’s request, police notified PSEG on Nov. 20 about two poles in West Neck that were leaning due to the storm and causing low-hanging wires.

Also on Nov. 20, a caller reported smoke coming from the inside of a vehicle in the Center. The Shelter Island Fire Department was unable to determine the cause of the smoke and disconnected the battery.

The Police Department was contacted on Nov. 20 about false allegations made on a social media post. On that date, an investigation was opened regarding a missing person.

In other incidents, officers participated in rifle training in Westhampton; responded to two lost and found reports; and conducted fingerprinting at police headquarters.

Alarms

The Fire Department responded to two alarms on Nov. 16 — a smoke alarm in Hay Beach, set off by construction, and a fire alarm on Ram Island where the cause was unknown and no problems were observed.

Also on the 16th, officers found the premises were secure after a motion alarm was activated at a residence in Hay Beach. A burglary alarm that same day in West Neck was set off; there were no signs of any criminal activity either inside or outside the home.

Animals

A dog at large was reported in a Center caller’s backyard. The animal control officer (ACO) recognized the dog’s description and called the owner who said the dog had just returned home on her own.

A sick raccoon in West Neck was transported by an ACO to a vet for euthanasia.

An injured deer was reported on Ram Island; officers searched the area with negative results. Another injured deer in the Center was put down by police.

A Westmoreland caller said a bird had flown into the house when a door blew open. An ACO captured a healthy woodpecker and released it outdoors.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported a person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 15; a second aided case was taken to an unspecified hospital.

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

Police announced in a press release that Thomas Campbell, 39, of St. James was arrested in Ronkonkoma and issued a field appearance ticket on Nov. 22 for trespassing on a property while hunting. Following an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Campbell knowingly entered and remained unlawfully on the premises.

He was instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Nov. 23, Mehmet M. Ozsu of Sag Harbor was given a summons on South Ferry Road for driving while using a portable electronic device.

Police issued two tickets to Victor Fuentes of Greenport on Nov. 27 — one for failure to stop at a stop sign on St. Mary’s Road and the second for unlicensed operation.

On Nov. 29, Walter Segundo Barrera-Rea of Edgewater, Md. was given a summons for driving on South Ferry Road while using a portable electronic device.

Miguel A. DeJesus of Shelter Island was stopped by police and ticketed on Nov. 29 on Manhanset Road for driving with no/inadequate lights.

On Nov. 23 and Nov. 25 through 29, police conducted 13 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Heights, the Center and West Neck, resulting in five tickets and nine warnings.

Other reports

A caller reported a possibly open door at a Montclair residence on Nov. 22. An officer entered the home, found no problems and secured the door.

For informational purposes, police were told of a caller receiving three scam mail letters on Nov. 22. Also on that date, an extra patrol was requested in the Center when a caller reported, but was unable to confirm, that an unwelcome person may have pulled into her driveway. No current order of protection or affidavit of trespass was in police files.

A caller was advised on Nov. 23 that her concerns were civil in nature and that she should contact an attorney to start civil proceedings.

A car was reported speeding in the area of Manhasset and Ram Island roads on Nov. 23. The vehicle was gone when police arrived.

On Nov. 24, a caller told police he was concerned when he saw a kite board partially in the water off a beach in Shorewood, just an hour after he had observed someone kite boarding in the same area. While he was being interviewed by an officer, the owner of the kite board came by to retrieve the board.

Also on the 24th, police were told that a witness had seen the caller’s vehicle being side-swiped on Grand Avenue in the Heights. The vehicle then left the scene of the accident. Police were unable to identify the vehicle from the witness’s description. An accident report was not written up pending the owner bringing the vehicle to police headquarters for an inspection of the damage.

A caller dialed 911 on Nov. 25 and then hung up. She later explained that it was not an emergency but she thought she had seen a person holding a baby on the front lawn of a Menantic property. An officer responded and searched the area.

A power outage in the Heights near Prospect Road was reported on Nov. 25; PSEG was notified. Police were contacted on that date by a person looking for money for the North Ferry fare; the caller was gone when an officer arrived.

On Nov. 26, police and the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) investigated two fire reports, both in the Center. One was caused by smoke from a surge protector that had melted on the heater in a break room at the Chase Bank. The second was smoke from a wood stove chimney fire probably set off by a creosote build-up in the exhaust pipe in the Center.

An officer on patrol in the Center on Nov. 27 found pieces of a front bumper and inner fender on the side of the road. The unknown vehicle had struck dirt a embankment causing minor damage to the front of the vehicle; there was no property damage.

An open door at a Longview residence was called in on Nov. 27. An officer searched the residence, found no signs of criminal activity and secured the front door.

In other incidents: three vehicles were opened with the keys locked inside; officers responded to three lost and found reports; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) programs for 5th and 6th graders at the school; assisted a person with a smoke detector; and conducted a well-being check.

Alarms

An anonymous caller reported an audible alarm at Isola restaurant in the Heights on Nov. 24. It had been activated by smoke from a wood fire oven; the SIFD was notified.

On Nov. 25, the SIFD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the Center, confirmed the accuracy of the alarm and aired out the residence.

A smoke alarm at Our Lady of the Isle was activated by a malfunctioning air handler; the SIFD ventilated the basement.

Animals

A Merlin falcon was reported in distress in the Center. An animal control officer (ACO) captured the falcon, transported it to a vet and later to a wildlife rehabilitation center for observation.

A barking dog was reported outside in a Cartwright neighbor’s yard; an officer advised the owner to bring the dog into the residence. An ACO told another owner of a barking dog in Menantic to bring it inside. A dog at large in the Center had returned home when police arrived. Another loose dog in the Center could not be located by the ACO.

An ACO recognized the dog at large reported in the Center and contacted the owner who took the dog home.

A sick raccoon was seen in the Center; an ACO was unable to locate it. In another incident, involving a raccoon in a Menantic pool house, the ACO was able to capture a healthy raccoon and take him outside.

An injured deer on a Center trail was put down by police.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 23, 24, 27 and 29.

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

Summonses

Frank W. Bishop of Oxford, Miss. was driving on Manwaring Road on Nov. 30 and given a ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Jeffrey W. Reiter of Shelter Island received two summonses from police on St. Mary’s Road on Nov. 30 — one for driving an uninspected vehicle and the other for an unregistered vehicle.

Russell W. Smith of Shelter Island was stopped by police on the same date on North Ferry Road and also ticketed for driving an uninspected and unregistered vehicle.

On Dec. 2, Melegio De La Cruz-Mayen of Greenport was given a summons on West Neck Road for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device. He was also ticketed for unlicensed operation.

Police issued a ticket to Gordon Z. Cantley of Shelter Island on Dec. 4 for speeding on North Cartwright Road — 50 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone.

During the week, on Nov. 30 and on Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, police conducted 18 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops in the Center, Ram Island, Menantic, Cartwright and the Heights, resulting in 15 warnings and six tickets.

One parking ticket was also issued.

Accidents

One minor accident was reported. A Heights post office employee told police he saw minor damage to a loading dock when he arrived for work on Nov. 30. He said an Amazon delivery truck was the only vehicle to use the dock prior to his arrival, but was unable to provide vehicle registration or driver information. Amazon was notified and will pay for any damage.

On Dec. 2, Jil A. Diepold of Monroe, N.Y. reported that damage to her vehicle in a Nov. 24 accident exceeded $1,000. She had been traveling north on Brander Parkway when a deer ran into her vehicle, damaging the passenger-side front and hood. It was reported as a minor accident at the time since the estimate of the damage had not been received.

Other reports

On Nov. 30, a caller reported a strange noise he believed came from a faulty air conditioning unit at a neighbor’s house. An officer found the unit making a rattling noise but then it stopped and ran without a problem. The owner was notified.

The next day, a bay constable assisted taking water samples on Fresh Pond. Also on Dec. 1, low hanging wires in HiLo were reported; Verizon was notified.

A caller told police on Dec. 1 that an unknown man had walked onto his Menantic property, talking on his phone, and leaving two minutes later. The caller sent video coverage of the incident but did not want to pursue charges at that point.

On Dec. 2, a tree in West Neck fell on secondary wires, causing a hazardous condition. Officers notified PSEG. The next day, officers noted an open door at a Center residence. It was searched and no criminal activity observed. The owner was notified.

Police investigated a call on Dec. 3 that an unknown man was on a Ram Island property.

Also on the 3rd, two bay constables checked all town landings for compliance with the town code. An inflatable and a canoe, abandoned and in bad condition, were disposed of at the Recycling Center. A mushroom anchor was also removed.

Police opened an investigation on Dec. 4 into a “suspicious activity” reported in the Center.

In other incidents, police gave a safety talk to 8th and 9th graders in preparation for their Disney trip; responded to two lost and found reports; provided a lift assist to a resident; conducted a semi-annual inspection of the property room and impound area; and followed up on a missing person report.

Alarms

Fire alarms were set off on Nov. 30 on Ram Island and on Dec. 4 in Silver Beach. The first was caused by relocating the smoke detector; the second by smoke from cooking in the kitchen.

A burglary alarm at a West Neck residence on Dec. 3 was triggered when the owner’s passcode was not working.

Animals

Two sick raccoons were reported in Hay Beach and HiLo; an animal control officer (ACO) removed one animal and found the other dead. Two sick raccoons in the Center and Cartwright were taken to a vet for euthanasia.

A caller said her dog had gotten away from her in Hay Beach. An ACO assisted in the search and the dog returned home on its own. A barking dog was reported in Cartwright. An ACO observed the area for 30 minutes and heard no barking.

Two dogs at large were reported in the Center; an ACO searched the area with the owner until both dogs came home on their own.

A cat was found in Silver Beach. An ACO scanned the cat for a microchip and was able to notify the owners.

A caller said there was an owl on the pool cover of a Center home; the owl flew off before the ACO could arrive.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported five people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 30, Dec 1 and 4.

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

Summonses

Police issued two tickets on Dec. 11 to Nicole L. Fritton of New York City and Christina M. Cooley of Shelter Island. Both were for failure to stop at a stop sign on West Neck Road.

Eight traffic stops were conducted in the Center, Cartwright and on Ram Island on Dec. 6, 8 and 11, resulting in six warnings and two tickets.

Accidents

Darrin C. Binder of Shelter Island was driving north on North Midway Road on Dec. 9 when a deer ran onto the roadway and hit his vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage to the driver’s-side door and side-view mirror.

Other reports

A caller told police on Dec. 6 that a truck was traveling the wrong way on Clinton Avenue. An officer canvassed the area with negative results. Also on the 6th, police assisted a Center resident in getting into her house after she had locked herself out.

A downed tree in Hay Beach was reported blocking a roadway on Dec. 7; it was removed by the Highway Department.

A caller in the Heights complained on the 7th that a person who had been evicted had left a vehicle behind. She was advised that this was a civil matter and her lawyer should contact the court or the sheriff’s department.

Also on the 7th, a walk-in at police headquarters said a truck parked in the road on East Thomas Street was causing a dangerous condition. An officer found a Verizon van parked partially on the roadway while work was being done on a utility pole. The incident was not deemed hazardous.

A case of grand larceny was reported on Dec. 9. A payment to a vendor was never received; the vendor’s computer had been previously hacked and the payment had gone into an unknown account.

Police were informed on the 9th that a garage door in Hay Beach had been open for several days. An officer responded and observed no indication of any criminal activity and secured the door.

A caller reported on Dec. 10 that he had been a victim of fraud; the police opened an investigation.

While on patrol in the North Ferry parking lot on Dec. 12, an officer noticed a person acting suspiciously next to an unlocked vehicle. The area was canvassed for the person with negative results.

In other incidents, police taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders; responded to two false 911 calls; attended rifle requalification in Westhampton; provided a lift assist to two residents in their homes; verified a VIN number; handled traffic at the tree lighting; conducted a well-being check; and filed administrative reports for the state.

Alarms

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to two carbon monoxide alarms on Dec. 6 and 12. The first, at a Center residence, was set off by a furnace puff-back. The SIFD opened Bilco doors and ventilated the basement. An Emergency Medical Services team transported the resident to Eastern Long Island Hospital for possible carbon monoxide exposure.

The second CO alarm was activated by a faulty detector.

The SIFD also answered a fire alarm in Mashomack on Dec. 6; the resident’s owner said it was set off by smoke from cooking and the SIFD confirmed it was a false alarm.

A burglary alarm in the Center was activated on Dec. 9, caused by the motion of domestic pets. On the 10th, a medical alert alarm in the Center was set off accidentally.

Burnt toast was the reason for an activated fire alarm in the Center on Dec. 11. The SIFD was notified.

Animal reports

A barking dog was reported in the Center; an animal control officer (ACO) observed the area for 30 minutes and did not hear any barking. An ACO responded to another barking dog complaint and contacted the owners who were off-Island. The dog had apparently gotten out through a pet door that the owners had forgotten to close before leaving the house.

Following a third complaint about a dog that barked every night for two weeks in Cartwright, an ACO visited the area three times between 5 and 8 p.m. and heard no barking

A dog at large was seen in Menantic; an officer searched the area with negative results.

An injured raccoon was reported in South Ferry. The ACO found a healthy raccoon who would not stay off the roadway. It was transported to a wildlife rehabilitator for observation. Another injured raccoon turned out to be healthy, too, but with numerous injuries. It was also taken to wildlife rehab.

A caller requested a welfare check of chickens in the Center; an ACO found the coop secure and observed that the chickens had adequate food and shelter.

Aided cases

EMS teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec. 6 and 12; A third case refused medical attention and transport on Dec. 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.

Summonses

Christian H. DeDalmas of Shelter Island was driving on North Menantic Road on Dec. 13 when he was ticketed for using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

On Dec. 14, Bartholomew J. Lawson of Shelter Island was given a summons on Bowditch Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Sharon Wicks of Shelter Island was driving on Smith Street on Dec. 17 when she was stopped by police and ticketed for making an insufficient turn signal — less than 100 feet from the turn.

Police made 21 distracted driving, DWI enforcement and traffic stops from Dec. 13 through 19, resulting in 13 warnings and three tickets.

Accidents

On Dec. 17, Amelia M. Raab of Northport reported she was driving south on West Neck Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, hitting her vehicle and, according to the draft report, causing over $1,000 in damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.

Other reports

An injured raccoon was reported in the Center on Dec. 13; an animal control officer was contacted and removed the animal.

A West Neck caller told police on Dec. 13 that a package had been accidentally sent to a wrong address and wanted the police to be aware in the event that a resident should call in about it.

On the same date, while on a patrol, an officer reported a person behaving suspiciously in the Heights. The next day, a Center caller said he had received confirmation that a package had been delivered to his home, signed for by an unknown person, and asked for police help in locating it. An officer found the package on the front porch.

On Dec. 15, police responded to a possible case of harassment involving a property line dispute in West Neck. That day, officers assisted a Center owner in gaining entry to a locked closet; an incident involving a juvenile was investigated.

A suspect in a criminal mischief case was interviewed at police headquarters on Dec. 16.

Also on the 16th, a caller reported that survey company employees were on his West Neck property without notifying him. The surveyors had left when an officer arrived.

On that date an anonymous person told police that an outdoor light in Hay Beach was shining into the window of an unidentified house. An officer responded and interviewed a resident who changed the angle of the light.

A caller reported overhearing a person making a threat; the suspect was interviewed by police officers on the 16th. A third party also reported hearing a possible threat.

A complainant told police on Dec. 17 about a vehicle failing to stay in lane in the Center. An officer located the driver who said he delivers newspapers and had accidentally crossed over the center lane when he threw the paper.

A generalized threat against schools has been circulated nationwide on social media. As a result, on Dec. 17 police conducted an extra patrol of the school including inside the building.

On the 17th, police received an anonymous report of an open door at a residence in West Neck. The owner said the tenants were moving out and had not secured the door properly.

Also on the 17th, a caller told police that a pool company was on his property without permission. His landlord had agreed not to start the pool installation until the caller had moved out in April.

Police received a complaint on the 17th that a promotional flag was impeding vision of traffic and creating a hazard in the Center. The owner said he would move the flag back to a safer location.

On Dec. 18, a Hay Beach caller reported hearing multiple gunshots; an officer canvassed the area with negative results.

Referring to a previous accident involving damage to the caller’s fence, the caller told police on Dec. 19 that the driver’s insurance company had not contacted her. She was advised to make a freedom of information request for the report so she could follow up with the company.

A downed wire on New York Avenue was reported on Dec. 19; an officer removed the wire, which appeared to be out of use.

In other incidents during the week, police unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside, conducted two DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) classes for 6th graders; responded to one lost and found report; attended rifle training at the Suffolk County Police Department; provided an escort for the holiday decoration parade; performed school crossing duties; and were on standby at a school basketball game.

Alarms

An audible alarm was reported on Dec. 13 at a Heights residence; police found the external windows and doors were secure and no sign of any criminal activity.

Two fire alarms were activated on Ram Island on Dec. 15 and 17. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) said they were set off accidentally by employees.

The SIFD also responded to a fire alarm at the Historical Society on Dec. 17. It was activated by smoke from a microwave.

An alarm in West Neck on Dec. 18 was due to a system malfunction and another on the 19th in Hay Beach was also caused by difficulties with the alarm system.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec. 14. They also took patients to Klenawicus Field on Dec. 15 and 18 for medivac transportation by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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

10 alarms top police blotter

Summonses

Two tickets were issued on Dec. 22. Dennis M. Flanagan of Shirley was ticketed while driving on St. Mary’s Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Jeb R. Schmidt of Southampton was given a summons for speeding on North Cartwright Road — 50 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.

On Dec. 23, Andrew S. Karsch of Cambridge, Mass. got two tickets for failure to keep right on North Menantic Road and for speeding — 49 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Julian Guat-Monton of Eastport was stopped by police on North Ferry Road on Dec. 29 for driving with no/inadequate lights.

Police conducted distracted driving enforcement and traffic stops on Dec. 21-23, Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 1-2 in the Center, Cartwright, Menantic and the Heights, resulting in 10 warnings and five tickets.

Accidents

Daniel B. Rasmussen of Shelter Island was turning around in his driveway off Manwaring Road on Dec. 21 when he backed into a parked vehicle belonging to Lisa M. Rasmussen of West Babylon, causing more than $1,000 damage to both vehicles — the driver’s-side rear of Mr. Rasmussen’s vehicle and the passenger’s-side of the parked vehicle.

Other reports

A caller reported on Dec. 20, for informational purposes, that he had warned hunters trespassing on his property that he would call the police if it happened again.

PSEG was notified of a tree leaning over a primary wire in Menantic on Dec. 21.

A caller told police on Dec. 22 for documentation purposes that items he had ordered were never delivered.

The Center, Heights and Dering Harbor highway departments were notified on Dec. 24 of slippery, snow-covered roadways.

On that day, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to smoke in a Center residence. They located a hot spot under the hearth in the basement. The fireplace was a metal prefabricated fire box with brick inserts, not designed for the fire that had been blazing there for approximately seven hours. Over-firing caused heat to transfer from the box to the wood subfloor. The SIFD extinguished the fire.

PSEG was notified of a partial lack of power at a Menantic residence on Dec. 25.

On the 28th, a caller reported seeing on-camera persons entering the bilco doors to her basement. An officer responded and was told an employee had entered the basement to turn on the water needed for a fence repair that had been ordered.

That day, police were told about a large amount of broken plates and glass on a Center roadway. It was cleared away by the Highway Department. Loud music was reported on Ram Island; an officer sat stationary patrol for 10 minutes at the location and heard no music.

Police responded to a complaint on Dec. 29 regarding non-payment for services, and advised the caller it was civil in nature and to proceed with civil proceedings.

On the 30th, a large truck was reported blocking a roadway in Menantic. The truck was being removed when police arrived.

Police were told on Dec. 31 that a speed sign on New York Avenue had been damaged by a pellet gun. A Menantic caller reported that he noticed smoke coming from the engine of his truck, minutes before it caught on fire and was fully engulfed. The SIFD responded and extinguished the fire.

Also on the 31st, police responded to a prior domestic dispute in Hay Beach.

On Jan. 1, a caller reported that a tree limb fell on his vehicle that was parked in the Heights, damaging the driver’s-side mirror, front fender, hood, windshield and the rear quarter panel on the driver’s side.

The operator of a vehicle parked on a Heights property was advised to remove it on Jan. 2. A smell of propane was reported near the Visitors Center of Mashomack Preserve; the SIFD found a propane leak coming from the mechanical room and shut it off.

Among other reports, police conducted two well-being checks; participated in a community outreach meeting; unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside; unlocked two residences; conducted a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) class for 6th graders; attended training; and appeared in court.

Alarms

A caretaker reported that a fire alarm in West Neck on Dec. 20 was set off as a result of a malfunctioning alarm.

On the 22nd, an officer found the premises of Hay Beach home were secure after a motion detector activated the alarm.

The SIFD responded to a smoke alarm in Hay Beach on the 22nd, caused by smoke from cooking. A second alarm on Dec. 23 in West Neck was also determined by the SIFD to have been set off by cooking.

A motion alarm in the Center on Dec. 25 was not an emergency, the owner told police.

The SIFD confirmed on Dec. 27 that a carbon monoxide alert in the Center was a false alarm.

A fire alarm in the Center was set off accidentally on Dec. 29 and a burglary alarm in Dering Harbor was the result of an improper code being entered.

Police found the premises secure after an alarm was set off in Hay Beach on Jan. 1 but said a cat may have caused the activation. At the absentee owner’s request, an officer put the cat in an upstairs bedroom.

On Jan 2nd, a Hay Beach owner had difficulty with a residential alarm system that caused it to be tripped.

Animals

Seven dogs at large were reported in Westmoreland, South Ferry Hills, the Center and Cartwright. Six were reunited successfully with their owners; the seventh was located being walked by its owner.

A deer was reported stuck in a wire in the Center; the area was canvassed but the deer was gone. A second deer caught in a West Neck fence was freed by the animal control officer (ACO).

A sick raccoon in Tarkettle could not be located by the ACO. Another raccoon seen in a Center BBQ grill was located.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec. 20, 22, 25 and 31.

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

Summonses

Lucina E. Aurichio of Greenport was driving on New York Avenue on Jan. 10 when she was stopped by police and ticketed for speeding — 43 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

On Jan. 12, Ana J. Rodriguez-Parmigiani of Amityville was also ticketed for speeding on New York Avenue — 43 mph in the 25-mph zone.

Nabil B. Bahi of East Hampton was driving on North Ferry Road on Jan. 14 when he was given a summons for an unregistered trailer.

On Jan. 15, Matthew R. Coleman of East Hampton received a summons on West Neck Road for driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

Police conducted 11 distracted driving and traffic stops in West Neck, the Center and Menantic from Jan. 11 through 15, resulting in four warnings and four tickets.

Accidents

On Jan. 12, Laura A. Marcello of Shelter Island told police that while turning around in Hubbard’s Auto Repair parking lot, she had backed into a parked vehicle owned by Ronald S. Jernick of Shelter Island. She said the tailgate of her vehicle was down and she didn’t see the parked car. Mr. Jernick said he did not notice the damage until he returned to his residence. Damage to the driver’s-side front of Mr. Jernick’s vehicle and the driver’s side rear of the pickup truck exceeded $1,000, according to the draft report.

Other reports

On Jan. 10, police investigated why several packages addressed to the caller were found on another person’s porch in the Center.

Also on the 10th, a mother and daughter walked into police headquarters to report the daughter had been receiving unwanted messages. An officer contacted the person who said he understood and agreed not to contact the woman.

Police received a request to be present during a civil transaction on Jan. 11 in the Center. A caller reported an attempted scam on social media on that date.

Officers and the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) confirmed an audible fire alarm in Westmoreland on Jan. 12. No problems were observed and the alarm company did not have contact information for a caretaker. The caretaker was subsequently identified and shut off the alarm.

A caller told police on Jan. 12 that a parked vehicle in the Heights was creating a hazard. An officer found the truck with its hazard lights on, partially blocking the North Ferry line. The vehicle was moved to a safe location and the driver given a verbal warning by police.

Police responded to a report of a burst outdoor shower pipe in Longview on Jan. 12. An officer entered the residence through an unlocked bilco door and shut off the water source.

On Jan. 14, a Montclair caller reported hearing a loud noise coming from the side of a residence. An officer located the source — an exhaust vent for the furnace. The doors and windows were secure and there were no signs of any criminal activity.

On the 14th, a caller told police about hearing gunshots on her webcam on Jan. 11. She was advised to contact police immediately if she sees or hears gunshots in the future.

Also on the 14th, an officer helped a Cartwright resident gain entry into her residence. Police were notified of a vehicle being driven erratically in the Center; the area was canvassed with negative results.

A stop sign in the Center was downed due to high winds on Jan. 15. Also on that date, a Ram Island caretaker reported smelling noxious exhaust throughout the residence. The SIFD responded and said the incident may have been caused by a problem with the oil burner. The heating company was called to inspect the oil burner and the owner was notified.

With reference to a prior incident, a Hay Beach caller reported a broken light on the back of the home on Jan 15. An officer responded to a non-violent domestic dispute on Ram Island on that date.

An officer documented an incident with a tenant at a Dering Harbor residence on Jan. 16 and responded to a disturbance with the renter again on Jan. 17. A person with vehicle problems asked for assistance at police headquarters and was escorted to a nearby auto repair.

On Jan. 16, a Dering Harbor caller reported his vehicle was missing but he was unsure of its last location. A caretaker contacted police before an investigation took place and said the vehicle was located in the caller’s garage.

Also on the 16th, police opened a confidential drug investigation.

A residential alarm was set off accidentally in Menantic on Jan. 17.

Weather conditions and high tides on Jan. 17 caused downed trees in Hay Beach and flooding on Ram Island, Bridge Street and West Neck between Hilo and Terry drives.

A caller told police that following an inquiry about renting a cottage in the Center, an unknown man began moving personal items into the residence without the caller’s permission. The area was canvassed for the vehicle involved with negative results.

In other incidents, police performed court duty; attended training in Southold; submitted administrative reports to New York State; unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside; provided lift assists for three residents in their homes; conducted traffic controls in the Heights; and checked on the well-being of a resident.

Animals

Two sick raccoons were reported in a Ram Island basement. The animal control officer (ACO) found one was dead and the other ran out of the basement. The caller was advised to secure the basement to keep the raccoons out.

A sick raccoon at Reel Point was captured by the ACO and taken to the vet for euthanasia.

A caller said a dog was outside barking for several hours in the Center; an officer heard the dog bark a few times and advised the owner to put the dog inside for the night. Two dogs at large were found in Tarkettle; an ACO identified the owner by microchip and reunited them.

A Shorewood caller reported that a dog had attacked a deer and injured it. The area was canvassed and neither the dog nor the deer was located.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 13 and 14 and one to Southampton Hospital on Jan. 13. A fourth person was self-driven to ELIH.

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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

Hans Tobias Gomez-Sintuj of Shelter Island was driving on North Ferry Road on Jan. 23 when he was stopped by police and issued two tickets — one for having no/inadequate lights and another for unlicensed operation.

Police conducted six distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center and Menantic on Jan. 18, 19, 22 and 23, resulting in one warning and the above two tickets.

Accidents

Mitchell David Corbett of Shelter Island was driving north on Grand Avenue to the ferry and realized he was traveling down a one-way street. He made a right-hand turn east onto Waverly Place where he hit a stop sign, causing damage over $1,000 to the sign and the driver’s-side front of his vehicle.

Other reports

On Jan. 19, a caller told police that a hunter had been trespassing on her property in Shorewood after he had been advised not to the day before. Prosecution for the trespass was, however, declined.

A burst pipe on a dock in Silver Beach was reported on Jan.19. An officer searched the area and located the dock on Wheeler Road, where a pump was circulating water to prevent freezing. The caretaker confirmed that he had left the pump on intentionally.

Also on the 19th, a Center caller reported for police information that she had requested an emergency fuel delivery and had been refused. The fuel was delivered at a later date.

The recipient of numerous scam calls from a company called Homesoft Solution requested documentation from the police department.

On Jan. 20, an officer and town employee assisted a resident who was locked out of a house to gain entry.

Police received a report on Jan. 21 that several pieces of a modular home had been dropped off, partially blocking a HiLo roadway, and creating a hazard. An officer responded and traffic cones placed.

On that date, police also answered a call concerning a domestic dispute in the Center.

A police dispatcher advised headquarters on Jan. 22 that a person was repeatedly calling 911 with non-emergencies. Officers notified the person that if he called 911 again for no legitimate reason, he would be arrested for “obstruction of governmental administration.”

On Jan 22, a Center caller reported a bird flying around in the house. An animal control officer captured a sparrow and released the bird outside.

An officer on patrol on Jan. 23 noticed graffiti on a town sign in the Center. That day, police received a call that a vehicle with its high beams on was parked on a Menantic roadway, blocking traffic. An officer advised the driver to move to a parking lot.

Also on the 23rd, an officer responded to a medical alert that had been set off accidentally.

In other incidents during the week: police opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside; checked on the well-being of two residents; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders at the Shelter Island School; provided lift assists to two people in their homes; and responded to two lost and found reports.

Alarms

On Jan. 18, a residential alarm in Shorewood was accidentally set off by employees. A false fire alarm in Silver Beach on Jan. 20 was caused by a worker cutting tiles in the basement.

On Jan. 22, a Center resident forgot to open the fireplace damper, which caused a small amount of smoke puff-back and tripped the alarm. Windows were opened to ventilate the area and no further problems were noted.

A residential alarm on Ram Island was activated on Jan. 23; at the request of the homeowner, an officer confirmed that the building was secure.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 18 and Jan. 23. On the 19th, an EMS team transported a person to Klenawicus Airfield for a medevac by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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

Summonses

Abdulan Herrera of Shelter Island was driving on Osprey Road on Jan. 26 when police stopped him and issued two tickets — one for failure to stop at a stop sign and a second for having no/insufficient tail lights.

Six tickets were issued on Jan. 27. Paul R. Geenty of West Camp, N.Y. was given a summons on South Ferry Road for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

Joshua J. Conner of Laurel was ticketed on North Ferry Road for driving with visibility distorted by broken glass.

James D. Dougherty of Shelter Island was given two summonses for making an improper or unsafe turn without signaling and for failure to stop at a stop sign on Bowditch Road.

Jeffrey W. Reiter of Shelter Island was ticketed on West Neck Road for driving an uninspected vehicle, and Philip Manuele of Center Moriches got a summons on North Ferry Road for driving while using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

On Jan. 26, police issued a summons to Marc N. Wanger of Brooklyn for speeding on New York Avenue — 39 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Police conducted 13 distracted driving and traffic stops on Jan. 24 and Jan. 26 through Jan. 28 in the Center, Menantic, Shorewood and West Neck, resulting in two warnings and the above nine tickets.

Other reports

On Jan 24, a caller reported seeing a pipe that had burst on a West Neck homeowner’s dock. The homeowner told police there were no problems; a water pump was circulating water to prevent freezing.

On the 26th, a woman told police that someone had attempted to scam her; no money was lost.

A caller reported hearing a carbon monoxide alarm beeping at a Long View residence on Jan. 27. An officer responded and found a defective alarm that needed to be replaced.

On the 28th, the Town, Heights and Dering Harbor highway departments were notified of slippery, snow-covered roadways. On the 29th, the owner of a vehicle parked partially on a Center roadway was advised to move the vehicle.

Three disabled vehicles were reported during the blizzard on Jan. 29. An officer helped one caller move a vehicle stuck in the snow at a Center parking lot; a second in the North Ferry lot was plowed out by the Heights Highway Department; and a third vehicle was stuck in the snow on the side of a Heights road.

Police notified the Heights about snow drifts on Grand Avenue on Jan. 30 and all other Highway Departments were informed to clear roadways.

Also on the 30th, an open door was reported at a Center residence — probably blown open during the blizzard. There was no sign of any criminal activity and the responding officer secured the door.

In other incidents, police performed court duty, provided a lift assist, taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders and conducted a special session about 911 for kindergartners; opened two vehicles with the keys locked inside; checked on the well-being of two residents; responded to a lost and found report; and followed up on a false 911 call.

Alarms

On Jan. 26, an officer responded to a residential alarm in the Center. All the doors and windows were locked and secure; there were no signs of any problem. A caretaker at the site confirmed it was a false alarm.

The Shelter Island Fire Department was on the scene of a carbon monoxide alarm at a Westmoreland residence on Jan. 27. The alarm was set off by smoke from a fireplace.

Animals

An injured deer was reported in the Center. An officer located the deer but it ran into the woods. The area was searched but the deer was not found. An officer saw a second injured deer on the side of a Cartwright road; the deer ran into a wooded area under its own power.

An animal control officer (ACO) captured a sick raccoon in the Center and transported it to a vet for euthanasia. A second sick raccoon reported in the Heights was put down by the ACO.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported one person to Southampton Hospital on Jan 24 and another to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 30. A third person refused medical attention on Jan. 29.

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

Summonses

William J. Cummings of Shelter Island was driving on South Ferry Road on Feb. 3 when police issued him a ticket for speed not reasonable or prudent.

Police conducted eight distracted driving and traffic stops on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the Center, West Neck and Hay Beach, resulting in five warnings and the above ticket.

Accidents

On Feb. 3, police found a locked vehicle belonging to Troy A. Wills of Lake Worth, Fla. at the scene of an accident on North Cartwright Road. The owner was contacted and confirmed that he was traveling north when he failed to negotiate a curve, due to foggy conditions, and ran onto a lawn, hitting a snow bank and damaging the front bumper.

Mr. Wills was issued two tickets — one for leaving the scene of an accident where there was property damage and the other for traveling at an unreasonable speed, given the weather conditions.

Taylor P. Rando of Shelter Island was backing out of a driveway on Rocky Point Road on Feb. 5 when she hit a tree, causing over $1,000 in damage to the left rear of the police vehicle she was driving.

Other reports

On Jan. 31, a caller told police that while driving in North Haven toward South Ferry, another vehicle tailgated the caller, flashed its headlights and passed on the double yellow line. An officer canvassed the area for the vehicle after it left a South Ferry boat and noticed no violations.

Police were told about damage to the sunroof of a vehicle in Tarkettle on Feb. 1. Also on that date, a school bus driver reported getting stuck in the snow in the Heights. An officer responded and notified the parents of the students on board. Once they left the bus and were turned over to their families, the area around the tires was shoveled and the driver was able to free the bus.

Police received a call on Feb. 1 about a snowmobile being ridden on a Center property. The caller requested that the person be advised by police he was riding on private property. The snowmobiler complied and said he would inform his family members as well.

Police were told on Feb. 2 about a violation of an active order of protection.

On that date, an officer on patrol noticed an Optimum truck parked in a south-bound lane on a Silver Beach roadway with cones around it, no lights on or workers nearby. Another truck driver in the area said the truck was disabled and they were working on getting it towed. On Feb. 4, the truck was still there, blocking one lane of travel. The truck was towed and two parking tickets were issued.

A caller told police on Feb. 2 that a vehicle was parked in front of his house in Silver Beach. An officer spoke with the driver who said he had just come down to the town landing to look at the water and was about to leave.

While an officer was on patrol on Peconic Avenue on Feb. 4, a deer ran onto the roadway, hitting the police car on the passenger-side door. No damage was reported.

Also on that date, a gate at a Menantic construction site was swinging onto the roadway, creating a hazard; an employee said the gate would be secured.

On Feb. 5, the Heights, Dering Harbor and Town Highway Departments were notified of slippery, snow-covered roadways.

A caller reported seeing smoke coming from a West Neck resident’s basement. The homeowner said she had her clothes dryer on; the Shelter Island Fire Department(SIFD) chief confirmed there was no problem.

Police received a report of a burst pipe leaking a large amount of water in the Heights. The Heights Property Owners Corporation was notified but said its pump was to prevent SIFD equipment from freezing.

In other incidents, police provided lift assists for four residents; unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders; conducted a well-being check and participated in ice water rescue training in the Heights.

Alarms

On Jan. 31, police responded to an alarm at a Ram Island pool house; a contractor had gotten the wrong address by mistake.

A fire alarm in Cartwright on Feb. 3 was set off by workers creating dust. Also on the 3rd, police found the doors and windows secure while investigating a Shorewood garage motion alarm.

The SIFD answered a carbon monoxide alarm in Hay Beach on Feb. 4 and decided it was activated by a power outage. An outage was probably the cause of a fire alarm set off in Silver Beach on the 4th, according to the SIFD. Police found a residence in Hay Beach was secure after responding to a burglary alarm, which also may have been the result of a prior outage.

Officers responding to a residential alarm in the Center on Feb. 5 found all doors and windows secure and no sign of any criminal activity.

Animals

An injured deer was reported in Dering Harbor; it ran into the woods when approached by an officer. Later, the deer was found dead on a roadway.

A bat got into a Center office; an animal control officer (ACO) arranged for its transport to the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue. It was too cold to release the bat outside.

A dog reported at large in the Center was later seen by the ACO with its owner. An anonymous caller reported a small dog chasing a deer in the Center. The area was searched with negative results.

A dog reported barking in the Center was confirmed by the ACO who requested that the owner bring the dog inside the residence.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 1 and 2. A third refused medical attention  on Feb. 5 and did not request transportation.

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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

Cruz A. Barcenes-Sandoval of Huntington Station was driving on North Ferry Road on Feb. 7 when he was stopped by police and given a ticket for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

On Feb. 10, 12 tickets were issued. Matthew K. Kast of Shelter Island and David Lozano of Port Jefferson Station were both ticketed on Clinton Avenue for driving while visibility was distorted by broken glass.

Jaime A. Grijalva of Bayshore was given two tickets on Clinton Avenue for driving an unregistered and uninspected vehicle.

Also on Clinton Avenue, Leroy J. Boynton of Mastic Beach received summonses for visibility distorted by broken glass and for driving an unregistered vehicle.

Police issued five tickets to Hector Geovanny L. Ardon of Greenport for failure to stop at a stop sign on Waverly place; driving with improper plates; and operating a vehicle without insurance, registration or a license.

Kevin A. Cante-Pacheco of Greenport was given a summons on Clinton Avenue for driving with improper plates.

Seven summonses were written for three drivers on Feb. 12. Robert G. Veksler of Brooklyn was ticketed on New York Avenue for driving with visibility distorted by broken glass.

Luis A. Rodas-Vasquez of Shelter Island received two summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Michael D. Tryon of Shelter Island was given a ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign on North Ferry Road. Police also issued him a ticket for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and a third for driving an unregistered vehicle.

Police conducted distracted driving, radar enforcement, traffic stops and road checks on Feb. 7 and Feb. 10 through 13 in the Center, Menantic and the Heights, resulting in seven warnings and 19 tickets.

Accidents

There were two draft accident reports: On Feb. 10, Nicholas L. Merville of Shelter Island was pulling out of his driveway on Congdon Road onto the westbound lane next to another vehicle parked in front of his residence. Peter Mikochik of Shelter Island was walking with traffic in the westbound lane when he was hit at a low rate of speed by Mr. Merville who stated his view was obstructed by windshield frost and he didn’t see Mr. Mikochik walking. Mr. Mikohik fell backwards onto the pavement, resulting in abrasions to the knees. He was taken to Eastern Long Island Hospital. Mr. Merville was ticketed for having his driver’s side view obstructed.

On Feb. 13, Nicholas C. Wityk of New York City said he was driving west on Shore Road when he lost control of his car due to snow and ice and hit a tree, damaging the vehicle’s left rear, and then hit a pole causing more damage to the front right quarter panel. Damage exceeded $1,000.

Other reports

A caller told police on Feb. 7 that her neighbor had a worker cutting down a tree on her property line and was on her property. An officer spoke to the worker and advised him to stay on the neighbor’s side of the fence.

On the 8th, a strong smell of propane was reported at a Silver Beach residence. The Shelter Island Fire Department responded and said the smell was coming from an empty propane tank.

Also on Feb. 8, a Center landlord reported that when she went to check on a tenant’s apartment, she found the main outside door was open. An officer checked the apartment and found no sign of any criminal activity or items missing.

Suffolk Town Police reported receiving numerous 911 calls from the Island that had no purpose. An officer contacted the caller several times and confirmed that there was no reason for the calls.

On Feb. 9, a Center caller told police she thought she heard someone in the thick brush at the side of her house. When she went to look, she found a backpack in the brush. Police searched and found no sign that anyone was in the area.

Police received a call documenting a Fed Ex scam on Feb. 11. Also on the 11th, a complainant was concerned that the demolition of a house in Dering Harbor was creating a safety hazard. An officer found that there was appropriate fencing around the construction site. An extra patrol was requested by the caller.

While on a traffic post in the Center on Feb. 11, an officer saw a person throwing three garbage bags into a construction dumpster. The person was advised to remove the garbage and dispose of it properly at the Recycling Center.

An anonymous caller reported on the 11th that lights at the Fiske Field basketball court were shining in windows. An officer was subsequently told that the lights were on a timer and would automatically shut off at 10 p.m.

On Feb. 13 in the morning and again shortly before midnight, the Town, Heights and Dering Harbor Highway Departments were advised to clear and sand roadways.

A phone scam involving a financial crime was reported on Feb. 13. Also on that date, police were asked by an out-of-town resident to check on whether he had left his garage doors open; an officer confirmed the doors were closed.

In other incidents, police performed court duty; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) classes for 5th and 6th graders at the school; responded to two lost and found calls; opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside; conducted a well-being check; and provided traffic control for a funeral.

Alarms

On Feb. 7, a burglary alarm at a Dering Harbor residence was set off by a cleaning staff that had entered the wrong password.

On the 11th, the Fire Department determined that a fire alarm at a home on Ram Island was accidentally activated by construction work on the premises.

An alarm on the 13th in the Center was set off by mistake by a child.

Animals

A caller reported finding a dog at large in the Center that appeared to be injured. She took it to the vet where the animal control officer (ACO) responded and determined that the dog had been taken from its own yard and was not injured.

A dog at large was also reported in the Center; the ACO found the dog on its own property. An injured dog on a Center street was called in; an officer and the ACO found the dog was not injured but suffered from bone cancer; the owner was notified.

A Center homeowner asked for an officer to remove a squirrel stuck in her home. On the officer’s arrival, a caretaker said he would open the doors so the squirrel could leave.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported five people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb 7, 8 and 11.

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It was a family affair at Town Hall on Feb. 18, when two of Shelter Island’s Finest were recognized for their service and sworn into new roles.

After Officer Taylor Rando was sworn in, her cousin, Police Officer Anthony Rando was elevated to the rank of sergeant at the same ceremony.

After the event, the Rando family and friends moved to the Center firehouse for a reception to celebrate their accomplishments.

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

Arrests

Following a police investigation into deliberate damage to a vehicle, Michael P. Ronzino, 46, of Shelter Island was arrested on Feb. 15 in the afternoon and charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree. He was processed at police head-quarters, released on a desk appearance ticket and directed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

After an investigation into the use and sales of fake Texas Department of Motor Vehicles temporary registration plates, police arrested Mario Adolfo Ochoa-Avila, 42, of East Marion on the morning of Feb. 20 on charges of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree after he sold a set of forged plates to another person. He was also charged with unlicensed operation and aggravated unlicensed operation in the 2nd degree. Mr. Ochoa-Avila was held overnight, arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court and later released in his own recognizance.

Summonses

Oscar Cruz Flores of Greenport and Steven A. Ferreira of West Sayville were driving on Grand Avenue on Feb. 15 when police stopped them for not wearing seat belts.

Richard Tarpinian of Shelter Island was given a summons on Feb. 19 for speeding on New York Avenue — 44 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

Fredys Pereira of Mastic was ticketed on West Neck Road on Feb. 19 for failure to stop at a stop sign. He was given a second ticket for unlicensed operation.

James A. Lupo of Shelter Island was stopped on North Ferry Road on the 19th for driving with no/inadequate lights and also given a second summons for an uninspected motor vehicle.

Police conducted 14 distracted driving and traffic stops on Feb, 15, 16, 18 and 19 in the Center, the Heights and West Neck, resulting in 10 warnings and seven tickets.

Other reports

On Feb. 14, the Town, Heights and Dering Harbor Highway Departments were notified to clear and sand roadways.

A caller reported his vehicle was stuck in snow in West Neck on Feb. 14. Liberty Auto Repair and the town were unable to move the vehicle; Shepherd Enterprises was subsequently able to do so.

A smell of gas at a Center residence was called in on Feb. 14. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded and found the gas tank was empty; the residence was ventilated.

A caller complained on Feb. 15 that a parked vehicle in the Center was blocking access to a town landing; the vehicle was gone when police responded.

Police investigated the report of a financial scam on that date; an officer contacted the person sending phone and text messages to the caller and told the person to refrain from doing so.

Loud music was reported in Menantic on Feb. 16; the person responsible was told about the complaint and the Town Code and immediately turned off the music.

A caller on the 16th told police that wet garbage was on fire in Menantic. The SIFD responded and said the fire was started by hot embers disposed in a garbage bag by a town employee.

Shelter Island police assisted Suffolk County police on a missing person case on Feb. 16. Southold police subsequently located the person.

Also on that date, an anonymous caller reported an exposed wire on a roadway in the Heights. Traffic cones were set out and the Heights Highway Department notified.

The police and the SIFD responded to a report of a propane smell in a Center office on the 16th. It was determined that the odor was coming from an apartment attached to the office and was caused because the tenant had not turned the stove all the way off. The building was ventilated by the SIFD.

On Feb. 17, a person receiving an “unwanted message” asked for police assistance in advising the caller to refrain from any further contact. Another person reported being scammed out of a sum of money and was threatened into sending more money.

Police were told on that date that hunters had a tree stand in a bird sanctuary in Silver Beach. It was determined that the hunters were licensed by the town to be on that property.

An anonymous caller told police on Feb. 18 that a downed tree on a Ram Island roadway was causing a hazardous condition. A tree company was notified and removed the tree. A second anonymous caller reported a cracked utility pole on Ram Island; PSEG was notified.

PSEG was also notified by police about a downed tree limb on wires in the Center, reported on Feb. 18.

Also on the 18th, a caller seeking police advice about a property matter was advised that it was civil in nature and to contact his attorney.

On Feb. 19, power wires were taken down by a tree limb in the Center due to high winds; PSEG was notified.

A caller on Feb. 20 reported multiple gunshots coming from a Westmoreland farm. An officer and property manager searched the area with negative results.

In other incidents during the week, police provided a lift assist for a resident; attended rifle training in Westhampton; verified a VIN number; responded to two lost and found reports; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders and took fingerprints for a birth certificate.

Alarms

On Feb. 14, an officer responded to an anonymous report of an audible alarm in Menantic. The alarm was turned off and the residence secured.

Also on the 14th in Menantic, an unlocked door set off an alarm. Police found no criminal activity and no footprints in the fresh snow. The owner was advised to have the alarm company service the system.

A carbon monoxide alarm in an unoccupied house in the Heights brought out the SIFD on Feb. 15. A low level of CO was found and the residence ventilated.

Police responded to alarms in Hay Beach, the Heights, and West Neck on Feb. 18 and 19 and found the premises secure; there were no signs of any criminal activity,

Animals

Mice were reported in a Center home. A dog at large was reported in the Center; the area was searched with negative results. An injured deer was seen in West Neck. An officer located the deer which immediately ran off into the woods. A sick raccoon was found dead by an animal control officer on the ice in the middle of a Shorewood pond

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 14 and 16, and one person to Southampton Hospital on Feb. 16.

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School officials reported two incidents involving threats. The first occurred on Dec. 16, 2021 and the second on Feb. 16 this year.

The nature of the threats hasn’t been revealed by the Police Department or the school, but Superintendent Brian Doelger, Ed.D., said no specific student was threatened.

Beyond that, he said he was “reluctant” to comment since he’s not allowed to discuss the discipline of a student.

Police Det. Sgt. Jack Thilberg said the December incident was “fully investigated and adjudicated.”

It was determined the appropriate response was to refer the incident back to school officials “for resolution through school policies and services.”

The latest incident remains under active investigation. The student has been suspended from school pending a superintendent’s hearing.

Det. Sgt. Thilberg said numerous services have been recommended to the family to assist the juvenile.

Suffolk County Family Court System officials have been consulted regarding the possibility of a criminal charge should it be “warranted and necessary” if other efforts to help the student “are not productive or successful,” Det. Sgt. Thilberg said.

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

Arrests

Following an investigation into a theft from a Center business, police arrested Ralph R. Taragan, 79,of Shelter Island on Feb. 23 at his home. Mr. Taragan was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in the 5th degree. He was processed, released on an appearance ticket and instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Feb. 22, following an investigation and information based on an anonymous tip, police arrested Lennart E. Wessberg Jr., 41, of Patchogue at a traffic stop on the Island. He was charged with three traffic violations — aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, unlicensed operation and speeding. Mr. Wessberg Jr. was processed on these charges, released in his own recognizance and told to return to Justice Court at a later date.

At that time, he was also wanted on an active Suffolk County Court bench warrant regarding a burglary and was subsequently turned over to the Suffolk County Police Department.

Summonses

Carlos E. Segarra of Shirley was stopped by police on North Cartwright Road on Feb. 21 and ticketed for operating a vehicle while using an electronic device. He received a second ticket for unlicensed operation.

On Feb. 24, Mitchell D. Rice of Shelter Island was given a summons on Thomas Street for driving an uninspected vehicle. On the same day, Eric R. Kraus of Shelter Island was issued a summons on North Ferry Road for also driving an uninspected vehicle.

Britta Steilmann of East Hampton was given a summons on West Neck Road on Feb. 27 for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Police conducted 17 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center, Cartwright, the Heights and Menantic on Feb. 22 through 24 and Feb. 26 and 27, resulting in 10 warnings and five tickets.

Accidents

On Feb. 24, Sal Viviano of Shelter Island reported minor damage to the front right quarter panel of his vehicle. The damage apparently occurred at an undetermined location.

Other reports

A heat detector alarm was activated on Feb. 22 at a Center home; the Shelter Island Fire Department said it was set off because of a system malfunction.

A caller told police that a small truck was seen leaving his property on Feb. 23. He said there was a history of people stealing from his property and that no one had permission to be at that location.

A case of harassment was reported to police on the 23rd, but an officer informed the complainant that the description did not constitute harassment.

A caller reported getting a flat tire in the Heights on that date; an officer contacted Liberty Towing and the tire was changed.

Police were contacted about a complaint on Feb. 24. An officer explained that the police did not deal with civil litigation and that the reported comment did not constitute harassment at that time.

An officer responded to a domestic dispute in Longview on Feb. 25. Neither party wanted to pursue charges but agreed to separate for the night.

Also on that date, a person walked into police headquarters to report that a TV satellite dish had washed up on his property from Menantic Creek. The Highway Department removed the object.

A caller told police on Feb.26 that the front door was open at a neighbor’s Ram Island home. An officer responded and secured the residence with no problem.

Police were notified that from March 1 through March 20, the parking lot and tennis court in West Neck would be “repurposed” and all vehicles should be parked along Shore Road during that period.

In other incidents, police responded to a lost and found report; provided an escort to North Ferry; opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside; and delivered an affidavit of trespass for signature.

Animals

An injured deer was reported in the woods in West Neck but was not located.

An animal control officer (ACO) recognized a dog reported at large in Silver Beach and contacted its owner to retrieve the dog. A Hay Beach owner told police about a lost dog. An ACO assisted in a search of the area until the dog returned home on its own.

Sick raccoons in Menantic and South Ferry Hills were taken by the ACO to a vet for euthanasia. A third sick raccoon in the Center was called in but the ACO searched the area with negative results.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Southampton Hospital on Feb. 24 and 26 and one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 25.

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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.

Arrest

On March 1 at 8:15 p.m., Benjamin Hubert Wyatt, 42, of Shelter Island was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance — Oxycodone — in the 7th degree. He was released on an appearance ticket and instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

Summonses

Anthony M. McAteer of Shelter Island was driving on Summerfield Place on March 2 when police issued him two tickets — for visibility distorted by broken glass and for operating an uninspected vehicle.

On that date, Kenneth R. DiPaola of Meriden, N.H. was given a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign on South Midway Road.

Ramon Vargas-Lopez of Corona received four tickets on March 3 on Grand Avenue: driving with no/insufficient brake lights; operating out of class; having improper plates (false temporary New Jersey plates); and driving an unregistered vehicle. His Jeep was impounded.

Reyna Gonzales of Greenport was given one summons on March 4 on North Ferry Road for driving with no/inadequate lights and a second one for unlicensed operation.

Damon A. Gambuto of Brooklyn was stopped on South Menantic Road on March 5 and ticketed for driving an uninspected vehicle and for unlicensed operation.

On March 6, Diego A. Martinez Gonzalez of New York City received two tickets on Brander Parkway for failure to stop at a stop sign and for driving with visibility distorted by broken glass.

Police conducted 12 distracted driving and traffic stops on March 2 through March 6 in the Center, Heights, Menantic and West Neck, resulting in nine tickets and seven warnings.

Accidents

Amira N. Lisle of Shelter Island told police she was driving east on Manwaring Road on Feb. 28 when a deer hit the passenger-side mirror and windshield of her vehicle, resulting in over $1,000 in damage.

In another deer-related accident on that date, Francisco T. Lisa Ca Jr. of El Mirage, Ariz. said he was headed south on North Ferry Road when a deer ran into the front end of his vehicle, causing over $1,000 in damage. The deer had to be put down by police.

Arthur C. Luecker of Shelter Island reported he was driving north on Grand Avenue when Lisa Stamm of Shelter Island was trying to park her vehicle. She hit the passenger-side of his vehicle, causing damage to the rear quarter panel. According to the draft accident report, the front end of Ms. Stamm’s vehicle was also damaged. Both vehicles sustained damage over $1,000. There were no injuries.

Other reports

A caller told police about steam coming from a vacant house in Shorewood on Feb. 28. An officer checked the home and other residences in the area but was unable to locate the problem.

Also on the 28th, police were told about two boats on trailers located on a West Neck property. An officer contacted a relative of the owner who said he was storing the boats temporarily on his property.

A Center caller reported that she had seen on her “ring” camera a man walking the property and looking through the windows of the residence. She said the house was for sale, but was concerned and requested a police response. An officer found no one on the property and confirmed that the home was secure.

On March 1, an open garage door was reported open at a Center residence. An officer determined the door was open because it hadn’t been closed properly.

On that date, police were notified that a truck had been parked alongside a Silver Beach roadway for several weeks. It appeared to be broken down and was surrounded by traffic cone. The owner was subsequently contacted and said he was waiting for a new battery and, if that didn’t solve the problem, he would have the truck towed.

Police were informed on March 2 that water was coming out of the side of a Hay Beach residence. An officer located a water pipe, shut the water off by an outdoor valve and notified the owner.

Low-hanging wires were reported in West Neck on March 3, creating a hazardous condition. Optimum was notified.

Police received a call on March 4 from a woman who had locked herself in her fenced-in backyard and could not get the gate unlocked. An officer was able to unlock the gate.

On March 4, a Heights employee contacted police about a rodent infestation; the animal control officer explained that the police did not handle extermination and advised the caller to contact a private exterminator.

A Hay Beach resident told police he had previously found a dead deer in his front yard and had contacted the hunter to remove it. On March 4, he found the end of an arrow and was concerned about people hunting on his property, although he said it could have been related to the dead deer found earlier. He requested that the incident be documented by police.

A Silver Beach caller reported on March 5 that she saw a tent being set up for hunting and wanted to know if the hunters had permission to be there. She was advised that hunting season was still in effect and that the hunters were authorized to be on that private property.

On March 6, a Center residence asked for police assistance in removing a key stuck in the front door of the home. An officer was unable to dislodge the key and advised the caller to contact a locksmith.

In other incidents during the week: police were on duty in Justice Court; attended defensive tactics training in East Hampton; conducted two well-being checks; unlocked four vehicles with the keys inside; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to pre-K children and prepared for 5th graders for their DARE graduation; responded to two lost and found reports; provided a lift assist for a resident; and monitored ferry traffic in the Heights.

Alarms

On March 1, a fire alarm at a West Neck residence was accidentally activated when the tenant was changing a battery.

The Shelter Island Fire Department and police responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in Menantic on March 2; the SIFD reading was negative for carbon monoxide.

Animals

An injured deer was reported on a Center property; the deer ran off when an officer arrived.

A sick raccoon in the Center was captured by the animal control officer and taken to a vet for euthanasia.

A dog was found at large on a Center roadway; an officer returned the dog to its owner without incident. Another dog reported at large in the Center was reunited with its owner.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 2, 4 and 6 and two people to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on March 4 and 5.

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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

Douglas J. Cabral of Greenport was driving on North Ferry Road on March 7 when he was ticketed by police for using a cellphone without a hands-free device.

Nery M. Paredes of Laurel was ticketed by police on Jaspa Road on the same date for failure to stop at the stop sign and for making an improper or unsafe turn without a signal. He was also given five additional summonses for failure to keep right, driving with non-transparent side windows and with improper plates, operating an unregistered vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

His plates were removed and his vehicle impounded pending further investigation into its ownership.

On March 8, Reginald L. Johnson of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road for having inadequate lights.

Stephanie M. Barbara of Southold was given a summons on March 10 on North Ferry Road for driving an unregistered vehicle.

On March 13, Thomas A. Cunningham of Shelter Island received two tickets on Manwaring Road for driving an uninspected and unregistered vehicle.

Police issued a summons to Lori J. Gruber of Brooklyn on March 13 for speeding on New York Avenue — 38 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

Police conducted 18 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops in the Center, Heights, Menantic and Cartwright on March 7 through 11 and on March 13, resulting in the 13 tickets above and nine warnings.

Other reports

A Center caller on March 7 told police a truck working near his residence had damaged stone pavers. Police contacted the person involved with advice to remedy the situation with the caller.

Police were told on March 8 that a Center resident had observed several small scratches on his car although he had just washed it the day before. An officer determined the scratches had been caused by dirt on the vehicle when it was washed. The owner was advised to have the car waxed to remove minor imperfections in the paint.

The repair of a lighting defect was confirmed in writing at police headquarters on March 10.

A caller at headquarters on the same day told police that she had seen an elderly woman seemingly unable to start her vehicle at a Center location. An officer found the vehicle running without a problem.

On the 11th, police followed up on a prior property dispute.

A Heights resident notified police about a possible town code lighting violation on March 11. An officer responded and said the residence did not appear to be in violation but notified the building inspector to investigate.

An anonymous caller on March 12 reported a large limb on a Cartwright roadway. The limb had been removed when police arrived.

Town, Heights and Dering Harbor Highway Departments were notified on March 12 about icy road conditions.

Police received a phone call on that date to document an ongoing, non-domestic issue. The next day, a tree blocking a roadway in Cartwright was reported; the Highway Department was notified.

Also on the 13th, a caller told police about a prior verbal altercation in the Center. An officer noticed a downed stop sign in Silver Beach that appeared to have been blown over due to high winds. The Shelter Island Highway Department was notified.

In other incidents: officers attended two training sessions; responded to two lost and found reports; conducted two well-being checks; jump started a vehicle; and provided a lift assist for a resident.

Alarms

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) and police responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at a Center residence on March 13. The SIFD determined it had probably been set off by a blowback. There was no evidence of carbon monoxide.

Also on the 13th, the SIFD answered a carbon monoxide call in Menantic. Evidence of CO was found coming from the boiler and the residence was ventilated.

A medical alert alarm was set off by accident on March 13 in Tarkettle.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 10, 11 and 13. A fifth case refused medical attention on March 10.

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

Summonses

Benigno R. Lopez-Cardenas of Mastic Beach was driving on North Ferry Road on March 16 when he was stopped by police and given a ticket for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

Also on March 16, Mason M. Marcello of Shelter Island received two tickets on North Ferry Road for not wearing a seatbelt and for operating a vehicle out of class.

Fausto R. Leon Alvarracin of East Hampton was given a summons for speeding on North Cartwright Road on March 18 — 49 mph in a 35-mph zone.

On March 19, Kevin A. Gomez of Greenport was stopped on Cedar Avenue for driving with non-transparent side windows and also ticketed for unlicensed operation.

During the week, police conducted 20 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center, Heights, West Neck, South Ferry and Cartwright on March 14 through March 20, resulting in 13 warnings and six tickets.

Other reports

On March 14, a Center caller reported receiving inappropriate comments; the person responsible was advised to refrain from doing so and agreed to comply.

On that date, an officer delivered an order of protection on the Island. A second order of protection could not be delivered because the person had left the Island and was not returning.

An animal control officer transported a sick raccoon in the Center to a vet for euthanasia.

A resident reported being locked out of his Center home on the 14th; an officer assisted him to gain entry. On March 15, an officer helped a caller locate a beeping smoke/CO detector.

An employee in the Center contacted police on March 16 to report there was a man acting erratically at that location. An officer located the person and advised him if he returned to the property, he would be subject to arrest for trespass. The caller signed an affidavit of trespass.

A caller told police on March 16 that he had heard the sound of an alarm coming from inside a Westmoreland home. An officer found a door pool alarm inside the residence with a low battery. It was disconnected and the contractor notified.

Police were notified on March 16 that a kayaker could possibly be in distress off shore at Silver Beach. While on site, an officer received a call that the person was safe.

A supervising nurse at Eastern Long Island Hospital notified police about a patient with a dog bite on March 17. The aided case reported that when he was letting his dog inside, the dog, who was blind, bit his right forearm. An animal control officer will follow up on the incident.

A Center caller reported on the 17th that while working next door, he heard a noise coming from a neighboring location. An officer confirmed that the business was secure with no sign of any criminal activity.

Police were told on March 18 that leaves were being burned at a Center location. An officer advised the owner that the Town Code only permitted leaf burning between September 15 and March 15 with a permit. The owner said he was unaware of the Town Code and would put out the burning.

On that date, a stop sign was reported down at the intersection of Strawberry Lane and Baldwin Road.

A loud, high pitch whistle was heard coming from a West Neck location on March 19. An officer located a Piccozzi fuel truck filling oil tanks at that location.

A dog was reported at large in Menantic on March 20; an animal control officer arrived simultaneously with the owner, who had been looking for the dog.

In other incidents during the week: police performed court duty; responded to three lost and found reports; provided a resident with a lift assist; unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside; conducted a wellbeing check; and attended two off-Island training classes.

Alarms

A medical alert alarm in Tarkettle was activated on March 14; a neighbor assisted the resident who had fallen. No medical attention was needed.

On March 16, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a fire alarm in the Center and determined it was caused by a system malfunction.

An officer on patrol heard an audible alarm in Menantic on March 18 and silenced it at the owner’s request.

On the 19th, an alarm was set off accidentally at an unspecified location.

The SIFD answered a fire alarm in West Neck on March 20; cooking had activated the alarm.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 15, 18 and 19. A fourth person was taken to Southampton Hospital on March 20. EMS also answered a call on March 14, but no details were given.

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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

Erick A. Morales Rodriguez of Bay Shore was driving on Manwaring Road on March 24 when he was stopped by police and given a summons for operating a vehicle with inadequate or no brake lights. He received a second ticket for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Shanroy K. Powell of Bridgeport, Conn. received two tickets on March 24 on West Neck Road for failure to stop at a stop sign and then for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree. He had two suspensions in New York State and one in Connecticut.

On March 26, Theresa M. Capoziello of Shelter Island was given a summons on North Ferry Road for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Clara D. Rivera De Tojil of Greenport was ticketed on North Ferry Road on March 27 for driving with a non-transparent front windshield.

Police conducted 20 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops in the Center, Heights and Menantic on March 21 through 24 and March 26 and 27, resulting in 12 warnings and six tickets.

Other reports

On March 22, a caller reported that while she was outside the Heights Post Office, she saw a man inside his pickup truck looking at a machete. An officer advised her that a machete was a tool and as long as he was not brandishing it in a threatening manner, he was permitted to have it.

An officer responded to a residential alarm in the Heights on March 22. Both the front and rear sliding doors were closed but not locked. The interior of the house was searched and there were no signs of any criminal activity. A dog was seen walking about freely — a probable cause for the hallway alarm to be activated.

An injured employee was reported in the Center on March 23; a supervisor advised the employee to seek medical attention for the injury.

A passing motorist reported anonymously on the 23rd that a door was open at a Center residence.

Responding officers  searched the home, found no evidence of criminal activity and secured the door. The owner was notified.

On the same day, a caller reported that a person had been the victim of a fraud scam where a financial loss was incurred. The caller was advised to remain in contact with the Chicago police since the incident occurred within their jurisdiction.

An injured deer was reported on a trail in the Center on March 24. An officer put the deer down.

A complainant told police on March 25 that there were two abandoned boats at a Town landing in Silver Beach. An officer responded and determined that the boats were on private property owned by the Silver Beach Association.

A barking dog was reported on March 25 in Hay Beach. An animal control officer (ACO) heard the dog and contacted the owner who was off-Island. The dog had left the residence through a dog door that the owner had forgotten to close. The ACO put the dog inside at the owner’s request.

Also on the 25th, a caller told police about hearing an alarm at a neighbor’s house. An officer found an old smoke detector, laying on a chair, in the screened-in porch. The battery was removed.

An officer on patrol in the Heights saw a vehicle with its parking lights on in the driveway. The owner was informed to turn them off.

A Shelter Island police officer and sergeant assisted the East Hampton Town police with St. Patrick’s Day parade detail in Montauk on March 27.

An injured raccoon in the Center was reported on March 27; the animal was put down.

In a number of other incidents: police fingerprinted three residents for identity and employment purposes; performed school crossing duty on 10 occasions; delivered an order of protection; responded to a false 911 call; jumpstarted a vehicle; conducted two well-being checks; and taught a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) class at the Shelter Island School.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported an injured person to Klenawicus Field on March 21 for a medevac by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital. EMS teams also transported patients to Southampton Hospital on March 24 and to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 27.

Medical assistance was refused on two calls on March 24 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.

Summonses

William P. Bucci of Southold was driving on South Ferry Road on March 30 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

On March 31, Timothy A. Latorre of Shelter Island received two summonses for failure to yield the right of way at a stop sign on North Ferry Road and for driving an uninspected vehicle.

Timothy J. Tiernan of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road for operating an unregistered vehicle.

On April 2, Hugo Rene Veliz Catalan of Greenport received three tickets on Manwaring Road for driving with visibility distorted by broken glass, for unlicensed operation and for operating an uninspected vehicle.

Police conducted 18 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops on March 28 through March 31 and on April 1 and 2 in the Center, Heights and Ram Island resulting in seven warnings and seven tickets.

Accidents

On March 28, Jose A. Rivera Ganuza of East Marion told police he was backing into a dirt parking lot at 62 North Ferry Road when, due to icy conditions, his vehicle slid into a parked vehicle owned by Jose Miranda-Calderon of Shelter Island. Damage to both vehicles exceeded $1,000. No injuries were reported.

Other reports

Police notified the Town, Heights and Dering Harbor Highway Departments about slippery road conditions on March 28.

A pickup truck was reported speeding on South Ferry Road on March 29. On March 31, an individual phoned police headquarters and requested that an officer come to his residence. He was advised not to contact the police unless there was an emergency. He agreed to comply.

On April 1, a caller told police that a person, who was possibly intoxicated, was driving off South Ferry. An officer canvassed the area with negative results.

Police were informed on April 1 that an unknown person was attempting to access a bank account. Also on that date, police received a report of a non-violent domestic dispute in Cartwright. An officer responded and observed no violence or threats of violence.

An extra patrol was requested in the Center on April 1. The next day, a caller reported seeing a person in his Center yard; the outside of the residence was checked with negative results.

On April 3, a caller told police that a person was walking in the lane of traffic in the Heights and was concerned for the safety of the individual. An officer located the person who was standing off the roadway in front of a residence.

In other incidents during the week: officers monitored eight school crossings; performed court duty; responded to a lost and found report; attended training programs in Riverhead and Bridgehampton; followed up on a false 911 call; unlocked a vehicle with the keys inside; submitted administrative reports to New York State; and assisted Westhampton Beach police with a St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Alarms

On March 28, officers found a Center residence secure after a front door alarm was activated. The alarm may have been accidentally set off by a departing employee.

A caretaker notified police before their arrival that a motion alarm at a Ram Island home on March 29 was not a problem. The batteries were removed from the alarm sensor.

On the 30th, the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a fire alarm in Hay Beach. No known reason was found for why the alarm was set off.

The SIFD also responded to a fire alarm at a Silver Beach home on April 2. The alarm was activated by cooking that resulted in burnt food.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported three people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on April 1 and 2. On two separate occasions on April 1, teams brought aided cases to Klenawickus Airfield where they were medevaced by Suffolk County Police helicopters to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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