On Nov. 8, at 4:12 p.m. Shelter Island Police Department officers were dispatched on a call about a possible deceased person on the beach on the southside of Mashomack in the Smith Cove waterway.

The officers discovered  a dead man, apparently drowned.

The Southampton Police Department was notified regarding a possible connection to a missing person investigation.

The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office responded to the scene and the body was removed to the  Medical Examiner’s office to investigate the cause of death.

Identification of the deceased man and cause of death are still pending.

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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

ACCIDENTS

Judith L. Meringer, Shelter Island, was driving north on North Ferry Road on Nov. 12 when a deer ran in front of her vehicle, resulting in damage of over $1,000 to the front of the vehicle. There were no injuries, according to the draft police report.

Francisco D. Ramos, Brentwood, told police on Nov. 9 that he forgot to set the parking brake on his vehicle on a South Ferry boat that had started to leave North Haven. His vehicle rolled into one driven by Laurie J. Depoto, Shelter Island. Damage to her vehicle appeared to be less than $1,000, but because the incident occurred outside the Shelter Island Police Department’s jurisdiction, an accident report would have to be filed with Southampton police if the damage exceeded that amount. Ms. Depoto will obtain estimates for the cost of repair.

Other reports

Shelter Island police conducted 12 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center and Menantic on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13, resulting in eight warnings.

A boat was reported “high and dry” on a Ram Island beach on Nov. 7. An officer transported it to Congdon Creek dock where it was secured temporarily until the owner could be located.

On Nov. 8, a caller reported political signs near the school’s voting site. An officer found several signs legally placed outside of the 100-foot threshold mandated by New York election law.

A case of possible harassment was reported on Nov. 8.

On Nov. 10, a visitor to police headquarters requested an extra patrol in Tarkettle as a result of a trespasser on his property. He was also advised to post “No Trespassing” signs along the property and to call police if he sees any further criminal activity.

Neighbors involved in a verbal dispute were advised that their complaint was civil in nature. Also on the 10th, a caller reported seeing a fire in a Cartwright back yard. An officer found an active fire pit and no problems.

Police were told on Nov. 12 that several swastikas had been carved into benches in the Heights. Two motorcyclists were reported speeding in the Center; the area was canvassed with negative results.

On the same day a family domestic dispute was reported in the Center for documentation purposes. Police followed up on the case on Nov. 13.

Police received a report that on the 13th, someone had driven onto the lawn at the end of his Center driveway. There was no property damage. A caller told police that he had completed a job in 2022 but had not been paid for his services, although the work was spelled out in the contract. An officer advised him that his complaint was civil in nature but would be documented by police.

In other incidents: police conducted two well-being checks; opened a vehicle with the keys locked inside; responded to a lost and found report; and assisted with the COVID booster program administered by the town at the Shelter Island School.

Alarms

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to three fire alarms in Shorewood, West Neck and the Center on Nov. 7, 12 and 13, respectively. One was a false alarm and two others were non-emergencies.

A burglary alarm in the Center was activated on Nov. 7 and was declared a false alarm.

An audible alarm on Ram Island was set off on Nov. 10; an employee on site reported negative problems.

Another audible alarm in the Center on the 11th was activated when a pool house screen door was open — probably blown open by the wind.

The front door of Dering Harbor’s Village Hall set off an alarm on Nov. 12; all exterior doors were secure and no problems were observed.

On the 12th, a panic alarm in the Heights was set off accidentally.

Animals

A sick raccoon in the Heights was captured by the animal control officer (ACO) and taken to the vet for humane euthanasia. A wild turkey, injured when hit by a vehicle on Route 114, was dead when the ACO arrived.

A cat was reported stuck under a Center deck; it was trapped by the ACO, who located its microchip and reunited the cat with its owner.

Two dogs at large were reported in the Center; the ACO arrived just as their owner arrived to collect the dogs.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported five individuals to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 7, 8, 10 and 13. On the 8th, parents took their child to Southampton Hospital and on the 13th, transportation for an aided patient was refused.

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

ARRESTS

On Nov. 8 at 11:25 a.m., police arrested Christopher J. Battaglia, 30, of Southold, on eight counts of trespass. The arrest was the result of a resident complaint. Mr. Battaglia was processed at police headquarters, released on a desk appearance ticket and instructed to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

On Nov. 20 at 2:43 p.m., police arrested Russell W. Smith, 68, of Shelter Island, for threatening a neighbor with a handgun. Mr. Smith was transported to Southold Town Justice Court where he was charged with menacing in the 2nd degree with a weapon. He was later released on his own recognizance and directed to return at a later date.

Summonses

Mary Y. Desetta, Hewlett, N.Y., was driving on West Neck Road on Nov. 16 when she was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Police conducted 10 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center and West Neck on Nov. 14, 16 and 17, resulting in five warnings and one ticket.

Other reports

A window burglary alarm at a Shorewood home was activated on Nov. 14. An officer checked all the doors and the window and everything was secure. The caretaker was notified. He was on the premises when the alarm went off again on the 15th — another false alarm. The alarm company was notified.

An injured deer was reported on Ram Island on Nov. 14; police were unable to locate it. A caller told police on Nov. 15 that her son had seen a sick raccoon in her backyard, bothering her dog. The animal control officer (ACO) responded and, with the son’s help, located the raccoon. It was captured by the ACO and transported to a vet for euthanasia.

On Nov. 15, a truck apparently took down cable wires, which were reported across a Cartwright roadway; Optimum was notified.

A motion alarm in the basement of a Center residence was set off on Nov. 15. An officer entered through an unlocked basement door and canvassed the area with negative results; there was no sign of entry or criminal activity.

An open 911 line in Hay Beach was reported by police dispatch on the 16th. An officer tried to contact the number without result.

A police presence was requested on the 16th while items were being removed from a household. An incorrect password set off an entry alarm in the Heights.

On Nov. 17, an injured turkey was reported in West Neck; the ACO was unable to find it. A barking dog in Westmoreland was also not located by the ACO. On the same date, a caller told police a cat belonging to a neighbor had come into her yard and attacked her cat. The ACO spoke to the owner who will keep the cat indoors.

Also on the 17th, police investigated an anonymous complaint regarding an incident involving a juvenile.

In other incidents: Police responded to two lost and found reports; performed court duty; and participated in three rifle re-qualifying sessions and one training program on school safety.

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The dead man found by Shelter Island Police Department officers on Nov. 8 on the beach on the southside of Mashomack in the Smith Cove waterway has been identified.

The Suffolk County Medical Examiner has confirmed he was Dario Donato Cholula-Rojas, 31, of Queens, New York.

Mr. Cholula-Rojas was the subject of a missing persons investigation by the Southampton Police Department regarding a missing kayaker. 

The cause of death remains under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s office.

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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

Police followed up on a previous complaint from a caller who had been threatened with a handgun by a neighbor. On Nov. 20 at 2:43 p.m., Russell W. Smith, 68, of Shelter Island was arrested for menacing in the 2nd degree. He was taken to police headquarters for processing, held overnight for arraignment in Southold Town Justice Court where he was released on his own recognizance and instructed to return to court at a later date.

The alleged victim was issued an order of protection.

Summonses

Jeremy A. Cohen, West Babylon, was driving on North Ferry Road on Nov. 18 when he was stopped by police and given one ticket for making an improper/no signal and a second ticket for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Richard G. Brown, New York City, was issued a summons on Nov. 26 for speeding on New York Avenue – 40 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

David G. Neese, Shelter Island, was ticketed on Ram Island Drive on Nov. 26 for speeding — 63 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Police conducted 20 distracted driving, radar and traffic stops on Nov. 18-23 and Nov. 25-27 in the Center, Cartwright, Menantic, West Neck and Ram Island, resulting in 15 warnings and four tickets.

Accidents

Dianne L. Wallace, New Canaan, Conn., was driving north on North Menantic Road on Nov. 18 when a deer ran onto the roadway, hit her vehicle and caused over $1,000 in damage to the left front of her Toyota. She was not injured.

Erika V. Manrique, Quogue, said she was backing out of a parking spot at 45 North Ferry Road when she hit a parked pickup truck belonging to Joseph P. Piscatello, Mattituck. Ms. Manrique stated she was distracted when Mr. Piscatello tapped on the hood of her vehicle while she was backing up. According to the draft police report, damages exceeded $1,000 to the left rear of her vehicle and the right rear of the parked pickup.

A minor accident was reported on Nov. 18. John H. Needham, Shelter Island, was driving north on Ram Island Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and hit his vehicle, causing under $1,000 to the front bumper.

Other reports

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to a residential chimney fire in the Center on Nov. 21 caused by a creosote build-up; the fire was extinguished. A complainant walked into police headquarters on the 21st to report items missing from a West Neck room.

On that date, an anonymous caller reported a person driving erratically, then pulling over on a West Neck roadway. An officer located the vehicle with a flat front left tire; the driver got a ride to work and arranged to have the vehicle repaired and moved.

Three abandoned boats were reported in the Center on Nov. 23; a marine unit was due to follow up.

On Nov. 24, an anonymous caller told police a brewery sign in the Center created a hazard for drivers entering North Ferry Road. An officer moved the sign back from the roadway.

A person was reported driving at a slow rate of speed and failing to stay in the lane in Menantic on Nov. 26. The area was canvassed with negative results.

In other incidents: police conducted three well-being checks; unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside; escorted two individuals to Southold Court and Riverside trooper barracks; responded to a false 911 call; performed school crossing duties; provided traffic control at the Turkey Plunge on Crescent Beach; and handled a lost and found report.

Alarms

The SIFD responded to a fire alarm in Shorewood on Nov. 21 and determined there was no emergency. Employees of Piccozzi’s and Flanders Heating/Cooling were on site at the time.

An owner entered the wrong password, setting off an alarm in the Center on Nov. 22. Also on the 22nd, police responded to an alarm in the Center, but found all doors and windows secure and no sign of criminal activity.

On the 24th, a front door alarm at the IGA was activated. Police checked all exterior doors, which appeared to be secure. The owners also reviewed a surveillance video that showed no criminal activity.

Animals

Two dogs at large were reported in Menantic; the animal control officer (ACO) recognized the dogs and called the owners to pick them up. The ACO also knew the dog reported loose in the Center and contacted the owner. A dog at large in Dering Harbor was collected by its owner before the ACO arrived.

A turkey “in distress” in the Center was found dead by the ACO and was removed. The ACO responded to a sick raccoon call in Menantic and found a healthy raccoon sleeping in a trash can. She evicted the animal.

A caller reported that two cats in West Neck had been abandoned when their owner passed away. The ACO facilitated in helping them find homes.

A Center dog owner said her dog had injured an opossum in the backyard; the ACO took the opossum to a wildlife rehabilitator.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Nov. 20, 24, 25 and 26.

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

ARRESTS

Following an investigation, police arrested James S. Lenzer, 61, of Shelter Island at 12:09 p.m. on Dec. 4. Mr. Lenzer, police said, had made several phone calls to 911 and to police headquarters with no legitimate purpose; he was charged with aggravated harassment in the 2nd degree. Mr. Lenzer was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.

Summonses

Jose M. Mendez Umana, Eastport, was issued a ticket on Dec. 9 on South Ferry Road for driving while using a portable electronic device. Also on the 9th, Marco P. Guzman Cabrera, Sag Harbor, received three summonses on North Ferry Road for driving with visibility distorted by broken glass, inadequate or no brake lights, and inadequate or no lights.

Walter S. Barrera Rea was ticketed on Dec. 10 on North Menantic Road for driving while using a portable electronic device.

Emeliza A. Castillo Cabrera, the Bronx, was driving on Sunshine Road on Dec. 11 when she was given a summons for having a 4- to 7-year-old in the back seat with no or improper restraint. She received a second ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Police conducted 16 radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops on Dec. 6 and on Dec. 8 through 11 in the Center, Heights, Harbor View, Cartwright and West Neck, resulting in eight warnings and seven tickets.

Accidents

Joseph M. Lupo, Shelter Island, was turning onto Dogwood Lane from South Ferry Road on Dec. 6 when his vehicle was rear-ended by Joel Penaramirez, Shelter Island. Mr. Penaramirez said he tried to stop but slid into Mr. Lupo’s vehicle due to the wet roadway. There was over $1,000 damage to the rear of Mr. Lupo’s pickup truck and the front of Mr. Penaramirez’s pickup.

Rebecca H. Smith, Shelter Island, was driving west on West Neck Road on Dec. 7 when her vehicle was hit by a deer, causing extensive damage to the front bumper, hood and windshield.

Other reports

A caller reported ongoing aggressive and erratic incidents by a person on Dec. 5. The caller did not wish to pursue charges at that time but wanted the behavior documented.

Police were contacted again on Dec. 5 about a caller’s concerns regarding an elderly person’s driving, and police were asked to take any necessary actions if they observed the person driving in a hazardous way.

On the 5th, a caller complained about a construction sign posted on the owner’s Center property; no work was being done there. An officer contacted the company; a representative will remove the sign.

A caller told police on Dec. 6 that there was a smell of gas in her Center residence. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded and determined the odor was due to the oven being left on.

On Dec. 7, a person, who was attempting to collect payment for a job he had completed, received a threatening text message in response.

On Dec. 8, police impounded two kayaks and a dingy in Silver Beach, two paddle boards in the Center and West Neck, a Sunfish in the Center and kayaks in the Center and Cartwright — all were in violation of the Town Code.

Also on the 8th, a caller contacted police to inquire about a person she believes is living in her apartment building in New York City with connections to Shelter Island.

Police were told on Dec. 9 that landscaping trucks parked on Bateman Road were blocking a lane of traffic. An officer found all trucks legally parked with traffic cones set out.

An anonymous caller told police on Dec. 9 that someone was blowing leaves onto a Center roadway. An officer located the person and advised him not to; the leaves were removed from the road without incident.

Police were told on Dec. 10 that unknown landscapers were illegally disposing of debris at a Hay Beach location. The caller was advised to contact the police the next time he saw someone doing so improperly.

A caller reported on the 10th that a parked vehicle’s headlights were aimed at her house for several hours. An officer located the vehicle parked at a construction site in the Center, facing the caller’s house.

A dog bite was called in on Dec. 11; the person was taken to Eastern Long Island Hospital and then Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.

An injured turkey in the Center was taken by the animal control officer to the vet for euthanasia.

Also on the 11th, a caller told police it sounded like someone was breaking into his next door neighbor’s house in Menantic. An officer located the owner of the house who had forgotten his keys and was locked out.

In other incidents: police performed court duty; conducted a property audit; delivered an order of protection; responded to three lost and found reports; carried out a well-being check; fingerprinted a person for employment purposes; verified a Vehicle Identification Number; attended training in Brentwood,; answered a medical alert; and provided traffic support for the Christmas Parade.

Alarms

A fire alarm was set off accidentally in the Center on Dec. 6. Police advised the SIFD.

The SIFD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in West Neck on the 7th. A slight amount was detected —the kitchen oven had been left on without proper ventilation. An EMS team was on site but medical attention was refused.

On Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, the SIFD responded to fire alarms on Ram Island and the Heights respectively. In one case, an employee had attempted to light a fire in the fireplace and a small cloud of smoke set off the alarm. The second alarm was activated by a faulty sensor.

Police found an open back door at a Center home while following up on a residential alarm there. The residence was searched; it was secure and the door was closed.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec. 9 and 10.

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

Summonses

Two tickets were issued on New York Avenue on Dec. 13: Jorge L. Borrayo Valdez, Riverhead, for speeding — 40 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone — and Amaury Diaz Gonzalez, Perth Amboy, N. J., for disobeying a traffic control device.

Also on the 13th, Brian W. McGinness, Aquebogue, was given a summons on Manwaring Road for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Four tickets were issued to the following on Dec. 14 — three on New York Avenue: John J. Maroney, New York City, for speeding — 45 mph in a 25-mph zone; Ivan M. Sandoval Becerra, Lodi, N. J., for disobeying a traffic control device; Jose J. Amador-Tejada, East Newark, N. J., for driving without a distinctive license plate or one that was insecure or dirty; and Peter G. Bendon, Southampton, for driving on West Neck Road with visibility distorted by broken glass.

On Dec. 15, five summonses were given to the following on New York Avenue: Justin R. Connelly, Ronkonkoma, for disobeying a traffic control device and driving an uninspected and unregistered vehicle; Thomas S. Santacroce, Manorville, and Francesca Morino, Shelter Island, for speeding — 43 mph and 41 mph respectively, in a 25-mph zone.

Alexander S. Koszalka, Shelter Island, received a ticket on Dec. 19 on South Midway Road for driving with inadequate or no brake lights.

Police conducted 28 radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops on Dec. 12 through 15 and on Dec. 17 and 18 in the Center, Heights, Menantic and West Neck, resulting in 18 warnings and 13 tickets.

Accidents

Deer were the cause of four accidents during the week.

On Dec. 15, Kathleen L. Gooding, Shelter Island, was driving south on South Ferry Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, causing over $1,000 in damage to the front of her vehicle, according to the draft police report. The deer had to be put down.

On the 16th, according to a draft report, Rebecca Martinez, Hampton Bays, was headed north on St. Mary’s Road when her vehicle was hit by a deer, causing major damage to the right front of her vehicle.

A second draft accident report on the 16th described Juan D. Buitrago Perez, Southold, traveling south on North Menantic Road when a deer ran out and hit the front left bumper, left quarter panel and grille area — estimated damage was over $1,000.

In a minor accident reported on Dec. 13, Brian Cass, Shelter Island, was driving north on North Menantic Road when a deer struck his front bumper and ran off. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. An officer canvassed the area for the deer with negative results.

Other reports

A Center caller informed police on Dec. 12 that when a person left a former residence, property was stolen; investigation and prosecution were not requested.

Police were told by a Menantic caller that a truck had driven up and down the road in front of the house several times. An officer interviewed the driver who said he was tracking a deer in the area.

The next day, police were informed that an abandoned fish trap in Shorewood may pose a hazard to navigation. Also on the 13th, police received a complaint about communication problems with a solar company that had installed home panels. A floating dock was reported on the side of Ram Island’s first causeway; an officer searched the area with negative results.

Three abandoned boats were reported on Silver Beach Association property on Dec. 15; police impounded them. Headlights shining on Fiske Field were reported; an officer found kids playing soccer there and using the parked cars to illuminate the field. The vehicles were moved without incident.

An anonymous caller told police on Dec. 16 about a tree down in the Center; an officer cleared the debris from the roadway. A boat in Silver Beach broke loose from its mooring; an officer secured it temporarily and notified the owner. Downed wires in Menantic were moved out of the roadway and Verizon notified.

Police opened a confidential investigation into a possible criminal activity on the Island on Dec. 17.

A caller told police on Dec. 18 that an unknown person had entered his Center residence over the weekend and removed objects from his bedroom. There was no sign of a forced entry.

An officer responded to a non-violent domestic dispute in the Center on the 18th. On that date, an anonymous caller reported an intoxicated male inside the IGA and was concerned he might attempt to drive. An officer responded, confirmed that the man appeared to be intoxicated, but contacted his spouse who was on the site and the designated driver.

In other incidents: police responded to five lost and found reports; conducted two property/inventory inspections; directed traffic twice on the North Ferry lines; performed a well-being check; followed-up on a false 911 call; and monitored traffic at the Menorah lighting.

Alarm

A burglary alarm on Dec. 13 in the Center was set off by an employee changing the batteries. Police responded to a broken window alarm in Tarkettle on the Dec. 14; all the exterior windows were secure.

Animals

A dog reported missing in Hay Beach returned home at the same time as the animal control officer (ACO) arrived. A foster dog got away from its owner in the Heights; the ACO assisted in the search until the dog returned on its own. A dog at large in the middle of a Center road was collected by its owner before the ACO arrived.

An injured raccoon in the Heights was located by the ACO and while it was limping, it was well enough to be left alone.

An officer searched for an injured deer in West Neck with negative results. An injured deer in the Center was located by an officer and put down.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Dec. 12, 13, 15 and 16.

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

ACCIDENTS

Shelter Island Police responded to several accident scenes during the holiday week.

Icy roads on Dec. 29 contributed to an accident at 6:21 a.m. when a 2007 Toyota pickup truck driven  by Israel C. Alfaroelias, 55, of East Marion veered off South Ferry Road  striking a fence and hedges of a private house and over-  turned on the passenger side. Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and determined there was no need to transport the driver to a hospital. A towing service arrived on the scene to right the vehicle and no tow was necessary although damage to the truck was estimated at more than $1,000.

The icy roadway contributed to another accident Dec. 29 at 6:37 a.m. — this one at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Summerfield Place when a 2016 Toyota struck a telephone pole. The driver, Tarissa M. Shepley, 30, of Yonkers was uninjured although the vehicle had to be towed from the scene, having sustained damage in excess of $1,000.

A deer ran into a 2022 BMW driven by Stephen P. Harvey on South Ferry on Dec. 23 at 4:02 p.m. Damage to the vehicle was estimated to be in excess of $1,000.

A deer ran into the road striking a 2022 Honda driven by Christian A. Moreno Santacruz, 30, of Shelter Island on Smith Street  at 8:50 p.m. on Dec. 26. Damage to the vehicle was in excess of $1,000.

Debra M. Schack, 50, of Shelter Island reported to police on noon Dec. 30, her 2017 Honda was parked and apparently sideswiped by an unknown vehicle, sustaining damage of more than $1,000. She said she did not know where the vehicle was parked or when it was sideswiped.

OTHER REPORTS

Shelter Island Police responded to a call for assistance from Riverhead Police on an investigation, details of which were not specified. The call came in Jan. 1 at 11:34 a.m.

The Island Police also responded to a request from Southold Police at 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 to try to locate a person who it was thought might be at North Ferry. The Greenport resident who made the call said a roommate was not answering his phone. The roommate was located at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and no further action was necessary.

Police responded to two reports of downed wires. The first was on Dec. 27 at 6:40 p.m. when a caller said there was a downed cable wire in the roadway on Tarkettle Road. Police were able to leave a message for the homeowner to report the downed wiring to Cablevision.

The second down wire was found by a police officer on West Neck Road and was removed from the road. A tenant in the residence was advised to alert Cablevision to repair the wire.

Three incidents of fraud are being investigated by police. The first was reported on Dec. 29 at 11:13 a.m. in which a caller said a shared checking account had been tapped. The second was reported at 3 p.m. Dec. 30, but details were not available.

The third, also without details was reported at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.

A caller told police he lost a wallet in the Heights. The call came in at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 31.

A cellphone found in the Center was turned over to police at 1:38 p.m. Jan. 1.

A woman in the Center requested police assistance for a flat tire at 9:49 a.m. Jan. 1. Police were able to inflate the tire without further incident.

A kayak was reported floating West Neck Creek at 11:10 a.m. Dec. 27 and police discovered it was frozen in place. A marine unit was called to follow up on the situation.

Police responded to a call at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 28 at a Center house of an outside leak. It turned out a spigot just had to be turned off.

A caller in the Center on Dec. 28 at 9:39 a.m. complained a neighbor was photographing workers on his property was told the neighbor was allowed to take pictures from his own property.

Another caller complained on Jan. 1 at 3:25 p.m. that a neighbor in Dering Harbor placed unidentified equipment on or near his property. Police said the situation was a matter for civil litigation and the neighbors could contact attorneys.

TRAFFIC STOPS

Police were in a holiday mood delivering warnings to drivers, but not issuing summonses to three drivers.

A youth on a mini-bike was advised mini-bikes aren’t allowed on the road with police advising parents of the same.

Police conducted a distracted driver enforcement effort in the Center at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 28 and reported they found no violations.

The conducted a radar enforcement effort on Cartwright Road on Dec. 30 and observed no violation.

ANIMALS

The owner of a dog called police Dec. 26 at noon after her dog chased a deer onto ice at Crab Creek and the ice broke. The dog was able to escape from the water before police arrived and the deer made it out, according to the report.

Police investigated a call from the owner of a dog who was sick. An animal control officer responded and determined the animal to wait until morning to see a veterinarian.

A woman in the Center called police on Dec. 28 at noon to report to report her leashed dog was outside her residence, and was attacked and bitten b y another dog. She said her landlord had advised her to file a report. She said she did not require further action at this time.

A caller reported a black Lab at loose in the Center on Jan. 10:27 a.m. Animal control officer identified the dog as belonging to a known owner, informing the owner to retrieve the animal.

ALARMS

Police responded to six alarms.

A carbon monoxide detector went off in a Center house and Shelter Island firefighters determined there was a leak in the boiler in the basement. They ventilated the area  

Another alarm sounded at a West Neck Road residence where a high temperature alarm signaled a possible problem. The call came in at 9:41 p.m. Dec. 27 and police determined the temperature in the house was 89 degrees but deteerct4ed no problem. Police speculated a thermostat may have malfunctioned in inclement weather.

Another in a West Neck kitchen at 7:19 p.m. Dec. 28 was caused because of a lack of an oven hood, resulting in setting off the alarm.

An alarm at a Hay Beach house on Dec. 28 at 9:44 a.m. turned out to pose no problem. Contractors were working at the house.

Another was a medical alert triggered accidentally.

Another was a false alarm.

AIDED CASES

Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to seven calls, transporting patients to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

One EMS response did not require transport to a 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.

ARRESTS

A 64-year-old Shelter Island man was arrested after he was stopped on Grand Avenue on Dec. 20 at 12:37 p.m. John Restrepo was detained after Police received a 911 call about a man acting confused and behaving erratically. Police said Mr. Restrepo was intoxicated and they found an open alcoholic container in the vehicle. The vehicle was also determined to be unregistered, according to the report. Mr. Restrepo was held at Police Headquarters and later released on an appearance ticket to return for arraignment at a later date.

ACCIDENTS

A Jamesport woman, Ange Hernandez-Ochoa, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle in the second degree and unlicensed operation of a vehicle in the wake of an accident that occurred on North Ferry Road in the Center on Dec. 23 at 2:30 p.m.

Police said M.D. LopezGonzales, of Greenport, reported he was northbound in a 1995 Honda following a 2005 Nissan driven by Ms. Hernandez-Ochoa and a slippery roadway prohibited his stopping in time to avoid a collision. No one was injured and the drivers exchanged information at the scene and agreed to get estimates of damage to their vehicles. But a subsequent check led to the charges that were brought against Ms. Hernandez-Ochoa.

An accident occurred on South Ferry Road on Jan. 3 at 9:14 p.m. when a 2021 Ford pickup truck driven by Thomas J. Linzer, of Shelter Island Heights, was northbound and struck a deer, damaging the front and passenger side of his vehicle.

ALARMS

Shelter Island Firefighters responded to a report of a dumpster fire at a Center business on Jan. 2 at 7 a.m. They determined the fire was caused by employees having disposed of hot coals in the dumpster that overnight resulted in the fire, which was quickly extinguished.

Smoke in a dryer at a West Neck house was reported on Jan. 6 at 10:06 a.m. Firefighters said they thought the problem was likely a clogged dryer vent and advised the caller to notify the manufacturer to clear the vent.

Firefighters responded to an alarm in a West Neck basement on Jan. 6 at 1:06 p.m., determining the alarm was triggered by food preparation and was a false alarm.

A smoke detector alarm in the Menantic area on Jan. 2 at 3:58 p.m. turned out to be a false alarm.

OTHER REPORTS

A Hay Beach resident reported on Jan. 7 at 11:05 a.m. what was characterized as grand larceny, but didn’t identify what was missing.

A petit larceny from a vehicle parked in the Heights was reported to police on Jan. 6 at 10:06 a.m.

A downed wire on a roadway on Ram Island was reported on Jan. 7 at 8:04 a.m. Police closed the roadway and directed traffic until a PSEG-crew arrived to remove the live wire.

A complainant in the Center sought police assistance to locate a missing person not heard from in more than four months. The report was filed on Jan. 3 at 11:27 a.m.

Police conducted a well-being check in the Center on Jan. 3 at 10:08 p.m.

A boat and trailer parked on a roadway in front of a driveway was reported as posing a hazardous condition. Police investigated on Jan. 5 at 12:50 p.m. and the owner said it was in the right of way that is part of her property. Police could not immediately determine if the boat and trailer were legally parked. The complainant was trying to back a vehicle out of a driveway.

A Center resident reported receiving multiple calls on her cellphone she thought were scams. She reported the calls to police on Jan. 6 at 12:45 a.m. and said she had divulged no personal information. She was advised to check her credit reports and instructed her on how to block suspected scam callers on her phone.

On Jan. 5 at 2:40 p.m., a woman in the Center reported unwanted calls and letters from her ex-husband. Police told the man to cease contact and he agreed.

A South Ferry employee found two bicycles on the property and reported the information to police on Jan. 4 at 12:46 p.m.

Police responded to a call about an unknown man climbing through a window in a Center building on Jan. 3 at 1:59 p.m. The man said he was a national field representative for a reverse mortgage company and was sent to winterize the premises. The company and owner confirmed that the man was allowed to enter the house.

Police assisted a Hay Beach resident to unlock his truck on Jan. 4 at 5:40 p.m. A Center resident called for assistance to gain access to a vehicle on Jan. 8 at 12:33 a.m.

A West Neck resident reported a person at his door on Jan. 6 at 3:04 p.m. causing an unidentified disturbance. He asked that the report be documented and said he planned to install a camera and advise police of any further incidents.

Police assisted a caller at South Ferry to exit a vehicle and be taken to the caller’s residence on Jan. 7 at 10:23 p.m.

A Center resident complained about hedge trimming on a neighbor’s property, but determined the workers had marked off the property lines and no trimming had occurred on the neighbor’s property. She asked to document the complaint that she filed on Jan. 5 at 3:07 p.m.

Officers conducted two radar enforcement checks — one on Jan. 6 at 8:10 a.m. on Cartwright Road, and a second on Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Heights with no violations reported.

Police conducted three distracted driving enforcement checks. One in the Center on Jan. 4 at 11:38 a.m. that resulted in one verbal warning; a second on Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Center where no violations were found; and the third on Jan. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Center that also resulted in no violations.

An officer responded to handle school crossing duty on Jan. 4 at 7:22 a.m.

Department members handled several administrative responsibilities involving reports that had to be filed with New York State and Suffolk County agencies.

An officer performed daily rainfall monitoring between Dec. 26 and Jan. 6, providing readings to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation pertinent to the Dering Harbor Conditional Shellfishing Program.

ANIMALS

The animal control officer (ACO) responded to a report of an owl in distress in the Center on Jan. 4 at 7:41 a.m.; the owl couldn’t be found.

A barking dog was reported in the Center by a caller on Jan. 8 at 9:38 p.m. A police officer responded but could not locate any dog barking in the area.

A dog reported missing by an owner at 12 a.m. Jan. 4 in the Menantic area was found prior to the arrival of the ACO.

There were two complaints of dogs running at large in the Center, but none were located. The first call came on Jan. 2 at 3:39 p.m. and the second report came on Jan. 5 at 4:28 p.m.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to three calls. On Jan. 6 at 3:38 p.m. they transported a patient to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. A second patient was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Jan. 8 at 11:15 p.m. At 12:57 p.m. Jan. 8 EMS transported a patient to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island 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.

ARRESTS

Eugene C. Burnell, 33, of Shelter Island, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. on Jan. 14 on South Ferry Road and charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol. The defendant was processed at police headquarters and detained. The defendant was later released on an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date. The arrest followed an accident involving the defendant.

ACCIDENTS

On Jan. 14, a vehicle operated by Carlos V. Fernandezurgiles of Greenport was parked in the ferry line on South Ferry Road when his vehicle was rear ended by a vehicle operated by Eugene C. Burnell of Shelter Island, causing damage exceeding $1,000. Mr. Burnell told police he was reaching for a ferry ticket on his dashboard when he lifted his foot off the brake, causing the collision. Further investigation led police to charge Mr. Burnell as detailed above.

On Jan. 11, a vehicle operated by Police Officer Glenn Kehl was traveling southbound on St. Mary’s Road when a deer ran into the driver’s side front fender and door, causing damage in excess of $1,000.

SUMMONSES

On Jan. 12, James Lupo of Shelter Island was ticketed on North Ferry Road for speeding 45 mph in a 30-mph zone.

Paul Geenty of West Camp, N.Y. was ticketed on Jan. 13 on South Ferry Road for operating a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

OTHER REPORTS

A complainant reported a possible financial crime on Jan. 9. Also, on the 9th, a caller reported overgrown vines on cable and telephone wires between West Neck Road and Hilo Drive. Verizon was notified.

A property owner reported an unknown male seen taking pictures/video on private property on Jan. 9.

On Jan. 10, an extra patrol was requested in the Heights by a complainant who said she’d been notified by her attorney that a person was a suspect in a crime.

Police conducted an interview on Jan. 10 in response to a request from Suffolk County PD 6th Precinct regarding a missing person. The interview revealed no contact with the missing person, which was reported to a 6th Precinct detective.

A person was notified of an Affidavit of Trespass on Jan. 10.

On Jan. 11, a complainant walked into police headquarters reporting a person continuously reporting him to the Building Department; he feels it is harassment. Police advised the complainant the actions did not rise to the level of harassment.

Police responded to Southampton Village PD on Jan. 11 regarding a prior domestic dispute in SIPD jurisdiction.

A caller on Jan. 12 advised police of persons with diminishing mental health. There are health aides in the home, but the caller asked that police notify her if their assistance is required.

On Jan. 13, a caller wished to document an issue with hunters in Hay Beach the day before.

Also on that date, police responded to a call from a Silver Beach homeowner stating that her electric bill had become very high and no one was living at the house. Caller requested police check the house and provide an extra patrol at night. Officers checked the inside of the house and found no signs of criminal activity or anyone living at the residence.

Police responded to a burglary reported on Jan. 13 where a person entered a Center residence and stole cash.

A complainant notified police on Jan. 14 of harassing phone calls.

A missing person was reported on Jan. 14 by her aunt.

Police took possession of a weapon surrendered on Jan. 15 and placed it in a locker for safekeeping.

On that date, a North Ferry employee reported that the driver of a gray Subaru had driven off the ferry without paying and did not stop at the ATM to get money to pay the fare. The employee stated that the driver had asked for a round-trip ticket and might return. The ferry company wished only to collect the $22 fare and not press charges. The police canvassed the area and a stretch of Route 114 with negative results

A complainant reported on Jan. 15 that an unknown male entered her residence stating that he was there for work. The resident said she had not hired him for work and advised him to leave, which he did without incident. The complainant said she only wished to document the incident for informational purposes.

Police conducted radar enforcement in Menantic, distracted driving in the Center on Jan. 9, 11. 13, 14 resulting in three warnings.

In other actions: police performed court duty; provided a lift assist, opened a locked door in the Center; and conducted a well-being check.

ANIMALS

On Jan. 11, a caller reported a hawk in distress on the ground in the Center. The hawk flew away as the animal control officer (ACO) approached.

An injured deer in the Center was reported on Jan. 12. Police dispatched the animal and notified the Highway Department.

The ACO captured a bat reported in a West Neck residence on Jan. 13 and transported the animal to the Wildlife Rescue Center to be housed over the winter.

An owl was reported in distress on the ground in West Neck on Jan. 15, but could not be located by the ACO after an extensive search.

ALARMS

A general fire alarm was activated in the Center on Jan. 9. The Fire Department responded and determined it was a false alarm. The owner was notified.

On Jan. 12, a residential alarm in a Center residence was accidentally activated by a worker. The homeowner was advised by voicemail.

A residential alarm was activated in Shorewood on Jan. 15 by a family-room motion detector. Police canvassed the premises and found no signs of criminality. 

AIDED CASES

Emergency Medical Services transported persons to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 9, 12, 13 and 15. One person was transported to Southampton Hospital on Jan. 12.

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

Accidents

Melvin Peralta, Reading, Pa., told police he was backing his delivery truck out of a space on Grand Avenue on Jan. 19 when he hit the front right quarter panel of a vehicle driven by Donald J. Kempster, Riverhead. Over $1,000 in damage was listed in the draft  police report.

A minor accident was reported on Jan. 17. Katherine Osborn Roberts, Charleston, S.C., said she was heading west on Thompson Road when she pulled off to the side of the roadway to take a photo. She thought the vehicle was in park, but had put it in neutral, causing the vehicle to go off the roadway. Minor scratches were reported; Liberty Towing moved the vehicle onto the road.

Other reports

Police conducted seven radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops in West Neck, Cartwright, Silver Beach and the Center on Jan. 16 and 18 through 21, resulting in four warnings.

Two horses were seen running down a Center roadway on Jan.16. The owner was contacted and brought the horses back onto his property.

A caller reported receiving several phone calls from an unknown male; police are investigating.

On the 17th, a caller told police he pulled out of his Center driveway not realizing he had left his phone on the hood of the car. The area was canvassed with negative results. Also on the 14th, a person reported receiving anonymous mail via the USPS. A copy was provided for informational purposes only.

A carbon monoxide alarm was activated at a Ram Island home on the 17th. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) determined there was no CO present and that it was a false alarm.

A medical keypad alarm was set off accidentally in Silver Beach on Jan. 18. Police responded and found it was a false alarm.

A caller, thinking her parents were away for the weekend, reported lights were turned on and off in the main house in Hay Beach on the 18th. An officer responded and interviewed an adult who had come home from work and turned on the lights.

On the 19th, a caller reported unknown persons riding dirt bikes/ATVs on Reel Point, causing damage. An extra patrol of the area was requested in the evening hours.

A fire alarm was set off at a Ram Island home on Jan. 19; workers on the site had activated it accidentally. The SIFD was on site and confirmed there were negative problems. A second fire alarm in the Center was reported on Jan. 20, accidentally set off by a worker in the basement and confirmed by the SIFD.

Police followed up on a financial crime investigation on Jan. 20. Also on the 20th, a woman reported seeing a vehicle parked outside her home for approximately an hour. An officer interviewed the vehicle’s owner who said he was working in the area.

Two teenagers were reported trespassing on property in the Center on Jan. 22.

In other incidents during the week: police conducted a well-being check; handled a false 911 call; responded to a lost and found report; attended training in Southampton and the Center; taught a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) training course for 6th graders; jump-started a vehicle; and monitored a school crossing.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 21 and 22.

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

Accident

Jon Semlear of Sag Harbor was planning to exit a South Ferry boat and head north on South Ferry Road on Jan. 26. The electric gate had swung fully open, signaling him to leave the ferry. As he pulled forward, the gate began to close. A South Ferry employee said the gate is designed to stay open but inadvertently started to close due to high winds on that day.

Mr. Semlear hit the gate resulting in damage to both his pickup and the gate estimated, in the draft report, to cost over $1,000.

Summonses

Kevin M. McCafferty, Shelter Island, reported his vehicle was disabled in the Center on Jan. 23. An officer responded and assisted him, following Mr. McCafferty to his residence, where he was issued two tickets — for driving an uninspected vehicle and operating with a suspended/revoked registration.

Other reports

Officers conducted nine radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops on Jan. 24 through Jan. 27 in the Heights, the Center, Cartwright, Menantic and West Neck, resulting in five warnings and no tickets.

On Jan 23, police responded to a caller who had received several unwanted phone calls — a financial crime investigation. That day another caller reported several grocery bags of empty beer cans in a Center woods.

Police received a report of a driver unable to maintain the lane in the Center on Jan. 23. The car and driver were located and issued a warning.

On the 25th, police received a second report of multiple unwanted phone calls. An officer blocked the number and advised the couple not to answer calls from unknown or unlisted numbers.

A Center caller told police on Jan. 27 that a neighbor’s landscaper was shoveling leaves onto his property. Police contacted the landscaper. The complainant also wanted this incident documented due to previous incidents with the neighbor. He was advised by police that this situation alone was not a violation but any future occurrences should be noted.

A U. S. Coast Guard Mayday distress call was sent out on Jan. 28 to Southold and Shelter Island police in addition to Suffolk County aviation. A thorough search of the area found no evidence of boats; no boats were reported on the North Ferry Company’s radar. The search was suspended by the USCG the following day.

Police followed up on a prior criminal case on Jan. 29.

In other incidents during the week: police had court duties; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to 6th graders; responded to two lost and found reports; attended rifle requalification training; made a well-being check; provided a lift assist; posted administrative reports to Suffolk County police; and patrolled a varsity basketball game.

Alarms

Police and the Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two fire alarms in Shorewood and West Neck on Jan. 26 and Jan. 28.  Both were false alarms.

Animals

A 2-foot-long snake was reported on a deck in Longview; the animal control officer (ACO) recognized it as a garter snake, which returned to its nest on its own.

An injured deer on the side of a Hay Beach road was put down by police. A caller reported that a deer was possibly shot on his property; police are investigating.

A dog at large in Cartwright was reported to the ACO who called the owner; the dog returned home on its own.

Aided cases

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Service teams transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital and responded to a second who refused further medical attention.

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

ACCIDENTS

Patricia Rhee of Southold told police that while she was driving south on Grand Avenue on Feb. 1, her cell phone disconnected from its magnetic mount and fell onto the floor. She went to grab the phone, momentarily took her eyes off the road and veered right, hitting a property owner’s pickup truck parked on the west side of the street.

Damage to the right front of Ms. Rhee’s vehicle and the left rear of the truck was estimated at over $1,000.

In a minor accident at the Heights Post Office on Jan. 30, Rahzsad L. Reid of Irvington, N. J., said he was backing into the loading dock to deliver mail when he hit the building above the dock. There was minor damage, under $1,000, to the truck; none to the building.

OTHER REPORTS

An officer responded to a shoplifting complaint in the Center on Jan. 30. Charges of petit larceny in the 2nd degree were not pursued, but an affidavit of trespass was signed, and police advised the suspect not to return to that location.

An officer on patrol noticed a blinking porch light in the Heights on Jan. 30; the homeowner, aware of the problem, was having it corrected.

Officers conducted rainfall gauge measurements in the Heights on Jan. 31 as part of the Dering Harbor conditional shellfish monitoring program.

Also on that date, a caller was advised that comments on an Instagram account did not constitute a violation of harassment degree in the 2nd degree. A neighborhood dispute was reported in the Center.

Police notified Town and Heights Highway departments about snow-covered roadways on Feb. 1. A report of a possible scam by mail was investigated on the 1st.

On Feb. 2, a disturbance in the Heights was reported; an officer responded and no negative issues were noted.

A caller told police on Feb. 3, that her baby had been locked accidentally in her vehicle parked in the Center. Officers obtained entry into the vehicle with no problems.

A number of hazardous conditions were reported on Feb. 3. Trees and wires were downed in Menantic, the Center and Shorewood. Officers and the Highway Department cleared roadways and PSEG responded to power outages.

Police and the Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Silver Beach on Feb.4. High winds had blown open the front door, which had not been locked properly, and had set off the alarm.

A downed tree blocking a Hay Beach roadway was removed by the Highway Department on the 4th.

Gunshots were reported in Hay Beach on Feb. 5. People were skeetshooting near Gulf Pond in Greenport.

In other incidents: police monitored a high school basketball game; escorted two funeral processions; attended a rifle recertification class in Westhampton; conducted a well-being check; and taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to 6th graders.

ANIMALS

A deer was reported stuck in a soccer net in Hay Beach; an officer cut the netting away from the deer and freed it.

A caller said a dog was stuck in a basement in Sound View; the dog came out on its own. A dog at large in the Center was retrieved by its owner before the animal control officer (ACO) arrived. Two other dogs at large in the Center also returned home while the ACO was responding.

A dog sitter for her neighbor’s dog had problems getting the dog into the residence; the ACO leashed the dog and brought it inside.

A caller said an orange and white cat had been hanging around the Cartwright area for a couple of months. The neighbors were unsure of its owners. The ACO made posters and put them on social media; the cat will be trapped and scanned for a microchip if no one claims him.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported four people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 and 4. One case was taken to Southampton Hospital on Jan. 30 and a second patient was transported to hospice on Jan. 30.

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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

Camille A. Limonjgelli Acosta, East Marion, was ticketed on Feb. 7 for driving on South Ferry Road with an electronic portable device.

Carl R. Fusco, Flanders, was given a summons on Feb. 11 on New York Avenue for making an improper or unsafe turn without a signal. Carl R. Leport, Riverhead, was ticketed on South Midway Road the same day for failure to stop at a stop sign and also for aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Alvin U. Cid, Howell, N.J., failed to keep to the right on Feb. 12 on Chase Avenue. Charles P. McCarron, Shelter Island, was given a summons on New York Avenue for speeding — 38 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

Police ticketed Russell M. Bloom, Shelter Island, for driving an uninspected vehicle on West Neck Road on Feb. 12.

During the week, police made 13 distracted driving and traffic stops on Feb. 7, 8, 11 and 12 in the Center, West Neck and the Heights, resulting in six warnings and seven tickets.

ACCIDENTS

Thomas J. Charls told police that while driving around the parking lot of the Island Boat Yard on South Menantic Road on Feb 7, he hit a boat, causing an estimated damage of over $1,000. His vehicle also made contact with several other boats but no damage was reported.

OTHER REPORTS

A caller requested that police open an investigation into ongoing fraud and extortion on Feb. 6. Youths walking on a Center property were reported as part of a prior incident.

While on patrol on Feb. 6, an officer noticed a dumpster fire in West Neck. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) extinguished it.

Police notified the Heights Highway Department to sand icy road conditions on Feb. 8.

A vehicle lockout was reported on Feb. 9. Due to language barriers, it was determined the vehicle was in Patchogue. Language line services (on-demand and onsite language interpretation and document translation services) were used and Suffolk County Police notified. A disabled vehicle was parked along a Hay Beach roadway for several days. The owner was contacted and said it had broken down and she was waiting for a required part. The vehicle was parked legally off the road.

A caller reported strange lights in a Center woods on Feb. 10; it was confirmed that town nuisance hunting was underway in that area. On that day, New York State Police requested help in locating a suspect who had listed his place of employment on the Island. An officer checked, with negative results.

On Feb. 11, a complaint was received about a person clamming in Gardiner’s Creek while the area was closed; the person was gone when an officer arrived.

A Heights caller reported unauthorized cutting down of trees on his property on Feb. 11. One person interviewed said he had permission to cut tree tops for view purposes. Both parties will work out an agreement.

In other incidents: police were assigned to court duty; attended rifle recertification in Westhampton; responded to two false 911 calls; unlocked a truck with the keys inside; handled two lost and found reports; fingerprinted a person for employment purposes; conducted two well-being checks; and escorted two funeral processions.

ALARMS

On Feb. 6, 9 and 10, the SIFD responded to multiple fire alarms in Dering Harbor and the Center. A ruptured pipe in a second floor bathroom leaked down into the garage. The water main was turned off. Two other calls on the 6th and 7th resulted from technical issues related to the flooding. A fourth alarm in Dering Harbor on Feb. 9 was caused by workmen sanding on the premises.

An incorrect code was given to workers at a Silver Beach home, setting off an alarm on Feb. 7. A false alarm was reported by a custodian at a home in the Center on Feb. 10.

On Feb. 11, a medical pendant alarm was activated, by mistake, in South Ferry Hills.

The SIFD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the Heights on Feb. 11, finding high levels of the substance in the basement kitchen. The building was evacuated and an Emergency Medical Services team responded to administer aid. The SIFD determined the cause was due to stove burners being left on and exhaust fans turned off.

ANIMALS

An injured deer was put down by police in the Center.

Dogs at large were reported in Menantic; the animal control officer (ACO) recognized the dogs by description and called the owner to retrieve them. The ACO was unable to locate a loose dog in Silver Beach.

There was no veterinarian on the Island when a dog “in distress” was reported in Silver Beach. The ACO assisted the caller in getting the dog to a vet off-Island.

The ACO was unable to locate a sick raccoon reported in Silver Beach.

AIDED CASES Shelter Island EMS teams transported six people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 7, 8, 11 and 12. Two refused medical attention on the 8th and 11th; one person refused the offer of transport to ELIH on the 12th and another was not a problem for the EMS team.

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Four people were killed in a fiery head-on collision at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 in East Marion.

Southold Police said the cars collided just west of Truman’s Beach, and both cars caught fire, killing the passengers in both cars.

Police identified the deceased as: Heath Miller, 47, of Greenport; William Price, 55, of Wilton, Conn.; Peter R. Smith, 80, of Brooklyn; and Patricia A. O’Neill, 66, of Brooklyn.

Miller and Price were traveling westbound on Route 25 in a 2023 Tesla; Smith and O’Neill were traveling eastbound in a 2020 Ford Explorer when the cars collided head-on, according to the police.

In an email to Times Review, Greenport resident Diane Ravitch said, “I was heartbroken to learn that two of the victims in the head-on collision in East Marion were Dr. Peter R. Smith and Dr. Patricia O’Neill. They were friends, in addition to the fact that Dr. Smith treated me when I had a life-threatening pulmonary embolism in 1998. Dr. O’Neill was a greatly respected surgeon. Their deaths are a grievous loss for the many people whose lives they saved over many years.”

In a press release the police said, “The crash is currently being investigated by the Southold Town Police Department and the New York State Police accident reconstructive team. Suffolk County Police Emergency Services Unit as well as East Marion, Orient and Southold Fire Departments responded.”

In an interview Saturday afternoon, Police Chief Martin Flatley said the Tesla caught fire in the collision and burned for two hours.

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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

James C. McLoughlin, Bridgehampton, was driving on Grand Avenue on Feb. 13 when he was stopped by police for operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

On Feb. 15, Wilson G. Lligui, East Hampton, was given a summons for speeding on North Cartwright Road — 50 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.

Police conducted 13 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops on Feb. 13 through 16 in the Center, Cartwright and the Heights, resulting in seven warnings and two tickets.

OTHER REPORTS

Police received a complaint about a neighbor’s dog that was reported at large near the Klenawicus airfield on Feb. 13. A report was filed.

On that day, a Longview caller requested police assistance in advising a worker not to return for any further work. The person’s final pay check was retrieved by police without incident.

Police responded to a financial crime investigation on the 13th. A purse was found with personal items inside a shopping cart at the IGA; an officer returned it.

A bird, not identified, was said to be “in distress” in the Center on Feb. 14. The bird was relocated to a safer area by the animal control officer.

Nuisance deer hunting was announced in Menantic on Feb. 14. That day, a police department vehicle was being driven west on Manwaring Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and hit the front of the car. A subsequent report indicated that damage to the passenger-side front bumper was less than $1,000 — a minor accident.

A truck was reported blocking a road in Silver Beach on Feb. 15. A driver’s education instructor for the Shelter Island School requested a traffic stop in the Center as part of his course. An officer responded and provided feedback.

Also on the 15th, an officer responded to a security camera showing a person walking around at Menantic property with a flashlight. All the doors were secure and there were no signs of anyone with a flashlight.

On Feb. 16, a fire alarm was set off by smoke in the basement of a Heights residence. The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) was on the scene and was told that a worker was soldering in the basement near the smoke alarm. A second smoke alarm was activated in Shorewood on the 16th. The SIFD answered the call and determined the alarm was false.

AIDED CASES

A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services team transported one person on Feb. 15 to Eastern Long Island 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

Domingo J. Gil, Shelter Island, was driving on New York Avenue on Feb. 24 when he was stopped by police for speeding — 45 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone.

On Feb. 25, Pantelis J. Karoussos, Amagansett, was ticketed on North Ferry Road for failure to keep right.

David M. Burrell, Shelter Island, was also given a summons on West Neck Road on Feb. 26 for failure to keep to the right.

A town summons was issued by the animal control officer (ACO) to John L. Michalak, Shelter Island, on Feb. 18 for permitting his two dogs to run at large on South Ferry Road where they harassed chickens and goats.

Police made 16 radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops on Menantic, the Heights and the Center on Feb 17, 20-22 and 24-26, resulting in nine warnings and three tickets.

ACCIDENTS

Caitlin N. Binder was driving south on North Midway Road on Feb. 16 when a deer ran out from Sachem’s Woods and hit her vehicle, causing over $1,000 damage to the front bumper and grille in a draft accident report.

On Feb. 18, an officer responded to property damage to a split fence. Evidence was recovered from the scene on Oak Tree Lane that matched the defendant’s damaged vehicle. According to the draft police report, Thomas J. Charls, Shelter Island, had not notified the police before leaving the scene of the accident, which had occurred on Feb. 6. He was subsequently issued a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage.

On Feb. 17, Alfredo Valentin Jr., Montauk, was attempting to back out of a parking space on North Menantic Road when he backed into a parked vehicle belonging to Paul A. Salazar, Elmhurst. Mr. Valentin was unable to contact the owner but left a note with contact and vehicle information; police were able to contact Mr. Valentin and corroborate the story. Damage to both vehicles exceeded $1,000 to the left rear bumper of Mr. Valentin’s pickup truck and the right front side of Mr. Salazar’s Suburban.

Bryan S. Francisco, Shelter Island, reported on Feb. 23 that he was driving south on Ram Island Road when a deer ran out on the roadway, hit his vehicle and caused over $1,000 in damage to the driver’s-side front and rear door. No injuries were noted in the draft report.

On Feb. 26, James W. Eklund, Shelter Island, told police that while he was driving north on North Ferry Road, a deer ran onto the roadway, hit his vehicle and caused over $1,000 to the left front of his pickup truck. According to the draft report, the deer was gone on arrival.

OTHER REPORTS

A case of possible fraud was reported to police on Feb. 17. On the 18th, police conducted a confidential investigation into a suspicious activity in the Heights. A financial crime was also investigated in the Center on the 18th.

Police responded to a verbal domestic dispute in Longview on Feb. 19.

On the 20th, an officer escorted a woman to her Heights residence to retrieve her spare car keys after she had been locked out of her vehicle.

A caller told police that hunting was causing a disturbance in Menantic; the person hunting was legally permitted to hunt.

A North Ferry Heights employee told police that a truck had driven off the ferry and had failed to stop at the ATM to get cash for the fare. An officer patrolled the Island and was unable to locate the driver; the North Ferry Company was not looking to press charges, only to obtain the round-trip fare.

Icy road conditions were reported in the Center on Feb. 25 and in the Heights on Feb. 26.

In other incidents during the week: police unlocked one vehicle with the keys inside; conducted two well-being checks; provided four lift assists for residents; responded to one lost and found report; carried out traffic control for three funerals; and gave feedback to driver’s ed students.

ALARMS

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) answered three calls on Feb. 18 in the Center and Feb. 23 on Ram Island. All three were declared false alarms.

A carbon monoxide alarm in Shorewood on Feb. 19 was confirmed by the SIFD to be caused by a faulty detector.

A basement motion alarm was set off in Hay Beach on Feb. 22. The premises and the area were searched and all were secure.

ANIMALS

A deer with a broken leg was reported in a Longview yard. The animal ran off into the woods when an officer arrived; the area was canvassed with negative results. A second injured deer in Longview was also gone on arrival.

An injured deer stuck on a fence in Westmoreland was put down by police.

A barking dog was reported in Hay Beach. The ACO located the dog and obtained the owner’s permission to put him inside the residence.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 20 and 26; a third person refused medical transport on the 17th.

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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

Sergio L. Alvear Espejo, Southampton, was driving on South Ferry Road on Feb. 27 when he was stopped by police and given a ticket for operating a motor vehicle with a portable electronic device.

Police conducted 12 distracted driving and traffic stops in the Center, Heights and West Neck on Feb. 27 and 28 and Mar. 1 through 3, resulting in one ticket and eight warnings.

ACCIDENTS

Joseph R. Messing, Shelter Island, reported on Feb. 27 that while driving south on South Ferry Road a deer ran onto the roadway, hitting his vehicle and causing more than $1,000 damage to the driver’s-side front bumper, front quarter panel and front door. No injuries were reported.

OTHER REPORTS

On Feb. 27, a caller requested police assistance in removing a vehicle from the parking lot at the IGA. The vehicle’s owner was escorted to the parking lot to do so.

Police notified the Town, Dering Harbor and Heights highway departments about snow-covered roads on Feb. 27.

On the 28th, police conducted a juvenile investigation. A family member called police regarding returned property.

On Mar. 1, an officer attended lunch with 5th graders and answered questions they had about law enforcement. A caller asked police for assistance with a bandage but her caretaker said she would take care of it.

Also on Mar. 1, an anonymous caller told police someone was living in a tent in a Silver Beach woods. An officer canvassed the area and located an unoccupied hunting blind. It was later confirmed that town nuisance hunters had been using the blind.

Officers monitored daily rainfall from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 and reported results on Mar. 2 to the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of the Dering Harbor Conditional Shellfishing Program.

A caller reported landscapers illegally cutting trees at a Hay Beach location. The landscaper stated they had the landowner’s permission to trim trees on the property.

A call regarding smoke in Longview and a possible brush fire was called in to police on Mar. 2. An officer located a person burning downed limbs in accordance with the town code – the fire was controlled inside a burn pit with a fire extinguisher and shovel on site.

A driver reported hitting a deer on Cartwright Road on Mar. 3. There was no damage and the deer was killed in the accident.

Police assisted a Center resident with a burst water pipe in a barn on Mar. 4.

Flooding conditions closed a roadway in two directions in the Heights on Mar. 4. Trees were reported down in West Neck and the Center; PSEG was notified. A vehicle was disabled due to driving through flooded roadways on Ram Island. PSEG was also alerted to a report of an electrical box with its cover blown off in West Neck. The wires inside the box were smoking.

Police officers and the Shelter Island Highway Department monitored closed roadways on the 4th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; affected were West Neck Road, North Ferry Road, Ram Island Road and Ram Island Drive.

Contractors expecting to work on a Center property without any dispute from neighbors were advised to contact the building department and an attorney about specific issues. Police considered the matter was civil in nature.

A case of identity theft was investigated on Mar. 4. Several charges were made on a person’s business account.

On Mar. 5, an officer responded to a vehicle panic alarm on the North Ferry; it was accidentally set off by a child.

Items were reported missing from a Menantic store on Mar. 5.

In other incidents: police helped with a lift assist; performed court duty; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders; opened two vehicles with the keys locked inside; attended off-site training in pistol requalification and defensive tactics; and responded to one lost and found report.

ALARMS

A caretaker was on site for a burglary alarm on Ram Island on Mar. 2. The alarm company will be notified about a faulty detector.

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in Tarkettle on Mar. 3 and determined it was a false alarm.

A burglary alarm in the Center was set off on Mar. 4 when high winds had blown open a French door that had not been properly latched. A burglary alarm was also activated at the front door of a Center residence. The outside premises were secure and no criminal activity was noted.

ANIMALS

Three dogs at large in the Center and Cartwright were reported. The animal control officer (ACO) found all three with their owners in their own yards.

A seagull was reported injured in Menantic. The ACO captured the bird and took it to the vet.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported five people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on Feb. 27 and 28 and Mar. 2, 3 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

Tomasz M. Wojciechowski, Riverhead, was driving on North Cartwright Road on March 9 when police ticketed him for speeding — 55 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.

Carlos E. Rodriguez Gomez, Shelter Island, was given two summonses by police on Manwaring Road on March 9, one for driving an uninspected vehicle and a second for operating an unregistered vehicle.

Police conducted 12 radar enforcement, distracted driving and traffic stops in Menantic, the Center, the Heights and Cartwright on March 7 through 9 and March 12, resulting in four warnings and three tickets.

OTHER REPORTS

Police investigated a 911 landline call in Hay Beach on March 6 at a few minutes past 1 a.m. The caller could not be contacted and there was no sign of anyone inside the residence. A day police tour will follow up.

A Center caller alerted police on March 6 that parked vehicles were blocking a roadway and preventing access to the property. Another caller reported that a driver had failed to maintain a westbound lane on Manwaring Road. A officer canvassed the area with negative results.

On March 7, police followed up on an anonymous crime tip. On the 8th, an officer had lunch with 4th graders at the Shelter Island School to answer questions about police work.

On request, officers conducted a lockdown drill at the preschool on March 10. The teacher and School Board president were debriefed about the findings and made safety recommendations.

On March 10, a downed tree limb was resting on wires in a wooded area to the southwest of the Medical Center. Power to the pole was fed from LIPA; PSEG was notified for repair.

A resident told police on March 10 that she had been receiving several text messages from an unknown person who claimed to know her. She told the person to stop sending messages and was advised to save any further texts — all messages stopped.

On the 11th, an officer met with the town’s social worker to discuss collaborative community outreach. A verbal domestic dispute in Silver Beach was investigated.

In other incidents during the week: officers monitored five school crossings; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders; conducted five well-being checks; responded to one false 911 call; attended two defensive tactic training sessions in East Hampton; unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside; verified a VIN number; and provided one lift assist to a resident.

ALARMS

The Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded to fire alarms on March 6 in the Center, March 10 in Tarkettle  and the Heights, and March 11 in Menantic. The SIFD said there was no problem with the smoke alarm in the first case. The second was a result of cutting a door jamb which caused smoke, setting off the alarm. An owner was attempting to start a fire in the fireplace, creating smoke in the third alarm. A carbon monoxide alarm was activated by burnt food; there was no sign of CO.

ANIMALS

An injured turkey in the Center was called in to the animal control officer (ACO); it flew away when she attempted to capture it.

The ACO recognized a dog reported at large in Westmoreland and contacted the owner. The family collected the dog.

A badly injured raccoon in West Neck was taken by the ACO to a vet for humane euthanasia.

A caller in the Center reported seeing a deer in the backyard with an arrow stuck in it; the area was canvassed but the deer was not located.

AIDED CASES A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services team transported one person to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 7. On March 12, a second case refused medical attention.

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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

Following a police investigation into possible fraudulent charges at a local Island business, officers located Kaleak B. Watts, 28, of Far Rockaway, who was operating a stolen vehicle from New Jersey, and arrested him on March 19 at 7:18 p.m. Mr. Watts was subsequently charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree — both felonies. He was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree.

Mr. Watts was processed at police headquarters and arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court where he was released on his own recognizance and ordered to return to court at a later date.

Police said the investigation continues to be active, with officers looking into the fraudulent use of debit and credit cards.

SUMMONSES

Robert M. Klein, Brookline, Mass., was driving on St. Mary’s Road on March 16 when he was stopped by police and ticketed for speeding — 57 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone. He was given a second ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign on Manwaring Road.

Alfredo A. Valdes, Shelter Island, was given a summons on New York Avenue on March 16 for speeding — 36 mph in a 25-mph zone.

On March 19, Artur Khotamov, Brooklyn, was ticketed for driving a vehicle on New York Avenue with visibility distorted by broken glass.

Police conducted 16 distracted driving, radar enforcement and traffic stops in the Heights, Center, Menantic, West Neck and Cartwright on March 13 through 19, resulting in four warnings and four tickets.

ACCIDENT

On March 13, Elisa M. Rivlin, Shelter Island, told police that on March 10 she was backing out of a parking place at the Shelter Island Library when she reversed into a parked vehicle owned by Laura P. Dickerson of Shelter Island. The two drivers exchanged information. There was no damage to Ms. Rivlin’s vehicle. Although there was no police investigation at the scene, Ms. Dickerson obtained an estimate of more than $1,000 damage to her vehicle.

OTHER REPORTS

An employee reported on March 13 that a customer was locked in a bathroom at a Center location; an officer gained entry without incident. Police received a report of a domestic violence incident on March 13.

On the 14th, a caller told police a vehicle was parked illegally in the Heights. An officer notified the owner who said he would move it. Police followed up on a call regarding an audible alarm in the Center; the residence was secure. The caller was advised to contact the owner’s employee; no alarm notification was received by the Police Department.

Police were told that a person had been accidentally locked out of her Center residence on March 14. When an officer arrived, she had been able to make entry into the residence.

An officer responded to a 911 call from an emergency call button in the Shelter Island Library’s elevator on March 14. Staff members said that the button was pushed accidentally by a young person and there were no problems.

On March 15, a case of petit larceny was reported on a property outdoors in West Neck. On the 16th, police opened a confidential investigation.

A caller told police he may have activated an alarm by accident in West Neck on March 17; no alarm had been set off when an officer arrived. Southold Police were informed that a vehicle had left the Greenport North Ferry Terminal without paying. An officer obtained the vehicle’s registration from North Ferry for the Southold Police Department.

Police received a complaint about a vehicle parked on Nostrand Parkway on March 17. The owner had permission to nuisance hunt in the area. Also on the 17th, an officer on patrol noticed an unoccupied vehicle parked near Ace Hardware with its parking lights on. The owner was notified and the area canvassed with no signs of criminal behavior.

On March 18, an anonymous caller complained about a large pothole near South Ferry; cones were set out and the Highway Department notified.

Another anonymous caller on the 19th told police a person was riding a bicycle “almost in the roadway” in West Neck. Police contacted the person and she said she would keep her bicycle farther off the road.

An officer assured a complainant on March 19 that there would be extra radar enforcement in the Heights as a result of reports of speeding on New York Avenue. An officer helped a motorist push his disabled vehicle to the side of a Ram Island roadway.

In other incidents: police filled in as school crossing guards seven times; performed court duty; conducted two well-being checks; taught DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons to 5th and 6th graders; responded to a lost and found report; unlocked two vehicles with the keys inside; and attended training in East Hampton.

ALARMS

The Shelter Island Fire Department responded to two alarms in Tarkettle and Ram Island on March 14 and 16. One was set off by workers soldering in the basement; the second was a false alarm. It was activated three more times and the alarm company was notified to address the malfunction.

A motion alarm was set off in the Center on March 17; the residence was searched and there was no indication of any criminal activity.

A fire alarm in Dering Harbor was activated on Mar 18; the caretaker reported it was a false alarm.

On the 19th, a carbon monoxide alarm in Dering Harbor was triggered while the residence was under construction. There was no problem and an officer shut off the alarm.

ANIMALS

A sick raccoon in West Neck was found dead by the animal control officer (ACO) who disposed of it.

An injured deer reported on a Menantic driveway was declared dead and the Highway Department notified.

The ACO searched for a dog at large in Menantic with no success.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services teams transported two people to Eastern Long Island Hospital on March 13 and 17, and one patient to Southampton Hospital on March 19.

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