Three car crashes were reported in the police blotter for March 24 to 30, all causing damage estimated at more than $1,000. No one was seriously injured.
Marcia Senaida Guzman Cabrera of Shelter Island was traveling westbound on Cedar Avenue around 2:30PM on March 25 when she swerved to avoid a squirrel ran and drove into a utility pole, the report said. No one was injured; damage was reported to the driver’s side front of the car.
Daniel Christian Finne Jr of Greenport was traveling northbound on North Ferry Road around 3PM on March 25 when he felt dizzy and lethargic causing him to lose control of his vehicle, the report said. His vehicle struck a tree on the grounds of Chase Bank and then rolled over, landing on the driver’s side, the report said. Finne was able to get out and had only minor scratches and a bloody nose, the report said.
The next day, Brando M. Rispo of Brooklyn was traveling eastbound on South Ferry Road when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the vehicle causing damage to the driver side door and quarter panel, the report said. No injuries were reported.
COVID-19 note
As of this report, there were two confirmed cases of coronavirus on Shelter Island. 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 23 to 30
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 Those named have not been convicted of a crime and charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn, or they may be found not guilty.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 24
A carbon monoxide alarm activated at a Ram Island residence around 7AM; the owner said a smoky fireplace log was to blame. An officer investigated a report of an open door at a Center location; there was no sign of criminal activity and attempts to contact the homeowner were not successful.
A caller phone SIPD to say an employee may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus. Around 6PM a caller reported an unwanted person was in the store and was suspected of attempts at shoplifting. The store owner signed an affidavit of trespass and the responding officer notified the suspect she was no longer permitted in the store.
An officer attempted to assist a driver with jump starting a vehicle stalled by a roadside, but was called away to respond to another call; she said she’d call a family member for help.
A Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services team (SIEMS) transported an aided case to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH).
Wednesday, March 25
During the day, starting around 5AM and ending near 6:30PM, SIEMS crews transported four aided cases to ELIH.
A caller notified SIPD that he was en route to being tested for COVID-19 and needed to stop at headquarters to pick up a ferry pass. An officer delivered traffic cones to the IGA to be used to designate an area for shoppers to wait due to new 15-person limit in the store.
An officer investigated a report of a suspicious person and found there was no issue and no further action required.
Car V Pole
Car overturns.
In West Neck, a caller reported a dog at large; the responding officer searched the area with no success. An officer conducted a well-being check at a Cartwright residence and found everything was fine. An officer investigated a Ram Island call about a possible violation of an order of protection.
Thursday, March 26
SIEMS transported an aided case to ELIH around 11:30AM. In West Neck, a caller complained about barking dogs; the dogs in a fenced yard were barking at passersby, but no violations of Town ordinances were observed. A Center caller reported an open burn taking place; the homeowner did not have a permit (which are available from September 15 to March 15) and complied when asked to put out the fire.
Deer v car
Friday, March 27
Around 7AM, a Cartwright caller complained about barking dogs; the responding officer observed a dog barking continuously for an extended period of time and issued a verbal warning for noise disturbance to the owner. A little later, a Center caller reported that a neighbor’s dog had come into his yard and killed three of his chickens, before being pulled away. The responding officer spoke with the owner who apologized and offered to compensate the neighbor for the loss.
A caller reported finding a debit card; the responding officer returned it to its owner. A Heights caller reported seeing a sick raccoon; by the time the officer arrived, the animal was gone.
Saturday, March 28
SIEMS responded to an aided case around 3:15AM; the person did not require EMS transport. The responding officer notified North Ferry so the person could go to the hospital by private car.
A passerby reported a large brush pile on fire; it turned out to be a Shelter Island Fire Department brush fire drill. An officer responded to a dispute in the Heights. A checkbook found in the Chase Bank parking lot was returned to its owner. An officer issued a ferry pass to a person who was traveling off-Island to be examined for possible COVID-19.
Sunday, March 29
During the day SIEMS teams transported three aided cases to ELIH. An officer provided information to a caller. In the Center, a caller reported a fire atop a utility pole; PSEG was called to repair a blown transformer. In separate instances, assisted two people who fell but were uninjured.
Monday, March 30
A caller reported locking herself out of her; by the time the responding officer arrived she had gain access to the vehicle. A Dering Harbor caller reported seeing a sick fox; the responding officer saw an animal that appeared to be suffering from mange, but was not able to capture it and advised the homeowner to call pest control.
An officer, with assistance from a SIEMS team, assisted a caller who had fallen but was not injured. A SIEMS team transported an aided case to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
A Silver Beach caller reported a chicken had gotten stuck in her pool area; the responding officer coaxed the chicken out of the pool area and over the fence to her own home. A Ram Island caller reported finding graffiti painted on her bulkhead.