Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services (SIEMS) teams responded to four aided cases last week, amid reports in the police blotter for March 10 to 16 of heightened concerns about the novel coronavirus.
There are no reported cases on Shelter Island, and EMS volunteers have received guidance and training on how to handle calls should COVID-19 be suspected. In medical emergencies, residents should call 911 and give the dispatcher their location and any pertinent information.
If there is no medical emergency, but you are concerned you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus or are experiencing symptoms, call Suffolk County’s 311 information center.
Read, who serves as Shelter Island’s emergency manager, has also suggested that residents sign up for the CodeRED system so they will be contacted in the event of an emergency.
You can also sign up for notifications from Suffolk County’s SMART911 system.
Detailed police blotter for March 10 to 16
Note: The Shelter Island Police Department provides a blotter report to local media on Tuesdays. This post is based on information in that report, listed by day. Those named have not been convicted of a crime and charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn, or they may be found not guilty.
Tuesday, March 10
A Shelter Island Emergency Services team (SIEMS) transported an aided case to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH). Officers participated in training in East Hampton, and did so again later in the week.
Just after midnight, a Center caller reported loud hammering coming from a residence. The responding officer spoke with the person who said he had stopped working for the night.
Wednesday, March 11
An employee at a Center location accidentally tripped a panic alarm. An officer on patrol around 7PM spotted an open door at a Silver Beach home; the homeowner said she’d forgotten to close it.
Thursday, March 12
Shortly after midnight, a Menantic caller reported noise from a loud party nearby. The responding officer issued a verbal warning for unreasonable noise and the person interviewed agreed to shutdown the music. About 40 minutes later, the officer received another complaint about the same location, found it was not warranted, and reported it to the person interviewed earlier.
A Center caller who complained of receiving unwanted phone calls was advised to seek legal assistance. Police opened an investigation following a report that someone had cut the lock on a shared storage unit.
Susan M. Williams of Shelter Island was stopped around 4:20PM on South Ferry Road and ticketed for operating a motor vehicle with improper plates. After further investigation, she was also ticketed for operating without insurance and operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked registration.
Police were investigating a report of a bad check.
Friday, March 13
A caller reported low hanging wires were blocking a Center roadway; members of the Shelter Island Fire Department directed traffic until PSEG arrived for repairs. An officer provided escort to an individual.
An officer assisted a caretaker at a Center residence in corralling a rooster that had escaped its enclosure. At police headquarters, an officer assisted a caller in verifying a vehicle identification number.
Saturday, March 14
SIEMS responded to an aided case; the person refused medical transport. A West Neck caller reported an unknown trailer parked on her property. The responding officer determined the trailer was owned by a person working at the property who had permission to park the trailer there.
Sunday, March 15
SIEMs responded to an aided case; the person refused medical attention. A caller reported a missing person in Hay Beach; the person was soon found.
The SIFD reported heavy smoke in the Silver Beach area; it turned out to be from Westmoreland property where a property owned had an open burn permit. The responding officer advised the property owner to notify the SIFD prior to burning that may produce excessive smoke.
SIEMS transported an aided case to ELIH.
A Heights caller complained that workers at a commercial establishment were joking about coronavirus in front of customers. The responding officer spoke with the owner and employees who agreed to refrain from doing so.
Officers responded to a report of a non-violent domestic dispute. A caller reported concerns about coronavirus exposure; but was not presenting any fever, cough or shortness of breath. An officer provided information about COVID-19 and recommended the caller contact Suffolk County 311 for any further questions.
Monday, March 16
A dog found in the Silver Beach area was returned to its owner. PSEG restored power quickly to a Center location where power was reported out. An officer responded to a domestic dispute.
During the week, officers conducted distracted driving enforcements and found no violations. They also issued warnings to five verbal warning to drivers during traffic stops.