The announcement of an arrest on a felony identity theft charge tops the Shelter Island police blotter for May 2 to 8.
[Editor’s note: This post was updated to remove an automated correction that introduced mistaken information — an alarm sounding on Friday, May 6 was unrelated to a drug investigation.]
On Thursday, May 5, SIPD Det/Sgt Jack H. Thilberg reported the arrest of Jaliaih Renee Simone Primm, 22, of Greenport. Primm was charged on April 29 with identity theft in the second degree.
“Subsequent to an investigation into illegal debit card transactions and identity theft, the above defendant was arrested and charged with the above-listed crime,” Thilberg said in a news release on May 5.
The charge stems from a complaint made on April 27 by a person who reported that a home health worker may have unlawfully used his mother’s debit card.
Primm was processed at police headquarters and released on an appearance ticket directing her to Shelter Island Justice Court at a later date.
Accidents
Elijah J. Topliff of Shelter Island was leaving the Shelter Island Country Club on Sunday around 6:25 PM when he found his vehicle had sustained more than $1,000 in damage. SIPD said it appears another driver backing out of the gravel parking lot had hit Topliff’s car, damaging the driver’s side door, and left the scene.
A minor accident occurred involving two vehicles boarding a South Ferry vessel in North Haven on Thursday, May 5, around 4 PM. SIPD told the drivers to file a report with the Southampton Police Department.
Tickets and traffic stops
Officers stopped and ticketed these drivers as follows:
- Dayannanda N. Peiris of Cutchogue on Monday, May 2, around 5:37 PM on New York Avenue for failure to stop at a stop sign
- Jeffrey J. Guisto of Shirley on Monday, May 2, around 6:19 PM on Winthrop Road for visibility distorted by broken glass
- Thomas J. Lenzer of Shelter Island on Thursday, May 5, around 5:57 PM on North Cartwright Road for failure to stop at a stop sign, unlicensed operator, and speeding 51 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone
- F. N. Mendez-Perez of Southold on Friday, May 6, around 7:36 AM on Grand Avenue for inadequate or no stop lamps, driving an unregistered vehicle, and driving an uninspected vehicle
Officers issued 13 warnings to drivers in traffic stops.
Detailed police blotter for May 2 to 8
Note: This post is based on information provided by the Shelter Island Police Department. 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.
Monday, May 2
An officer conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center and observed no violations. A downed tree knocked out power and blocked a Center roadway; SIPD directed traffic while PSEG made repairs.
Around 9:45 PM, an automated burglary alarm called SIPD to a Hay Beach residence; the responding officer found the home secure. Just before 11 PM, a Center caller reported seeing a person walking in front of his residence; officers canvassed the area with negative results.
Tuesday, May 3
A caller reported concerns about an individual’s well-being. A passerby reported a dog at large in the Center; the responding animal control officer (ACO) couldn’t find it.
Later, the ACO captured and transported a sick raccoon to a vet for humane euthanasia. Around 1 PM, a caller reported an unknown person on her property; SIPD found he was there working as a landscaper.
A Montclair resident complained about the proximity of a nearby mooring; the responding officer observed no issues. A caller provided information to document an incident.
A neighbor concerned about lights on late at a Heights residence notified SIPD; the responding officer contacted the homeowner, who said family members on vacation probably forgot to shut off the lights.
Wednesday, May 4
A Center caller complained about a barking dog; the ACO spoke with the dog’s owner. An officer conducted distracted driving enforcement in the Center and observed no violations.
A painting crew inadvertently set off a fire alarm at a South Ferry Hills residence. A caller reported a possible vehicle fire; SIPD and the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) responded, but the vehicle was gone, and they could not locate it.
SIPD personnel conducted an audit of the department’s property in keeping with policy requirements. SIPD officers took part in rapid response and deployment training.
A caller reported an intoxicated person aboard the North Ferry headed to Shelter Island; NYS police handled the call as SIPD officers were engaged in training. Ferry personnel later said the person had returned to Greenport.
Thursday, May 5
An officer assisted a Silver Beach resident with a dock that came loose. A caller accidentally dialed 911 from her Apple watch.
A homeowner appeared at SIPD headquarters to report that tenants damaged property. Volunteers from the SIFD responded to a CO alarm; the carbon monoxide monitor apparently tripped due to a power surge.
Friday, May 6
An officer assisted a driver locked out of a vehicle. An employee accidentally tripped a store’s burglary alarm.
SIPD collected two kayaks abandoned at Harborview and removed them to the impound lot. An officer managed the department’s e-Justice validations.
A Silver Beach homeowner punched in the wrong code, tripping his home’s burglary alarm. SIPD conducted a confidential drug investigation.
Saturday, May 7
An unlocked door activated an alarm system at a Cartwright residence; the caretaker was present.
A downed tree blocked traffic in the Center; the Highway Department removed it.
Sunday, May 8
A Center caller reported an injured turkey; the ACO found the bird dead and disposed of it.
A caller reported a vehicle traveling on Route 114 that did not properly maintain its lane; SIPD followed the vehicle and observed no violations.
A Hay Beach homeowner observed via camera the residence’s front door swinging; an officer secured the door.
To learn more about the Shelter Island Police Department, visit its website, shelterislandtown.us/shelter-island-police-department. To report an emergency, dial 911 and provide details to the dispatcher. For non-emergency calls, reach SIPD directly at 631-749-0600. Send mail to PO Box 1056, Shelter Island NY 11964.
If you wish to register a compliment or complaint about the SIPD or one of its officers, you can find the complaint policy here and the compliment/complaint form in English at this link. While you may file a compliment or complaint anonymously, doing so means you lose the opportunity to be contacted for more information or to learn of actions taken related to your compliment or complaint. You may also submit compliments/complaints to a member of the Town Board; they serve as Shelter Island’s Police Commissioners. Report complaints of a criminal nature to the Town Attorney (631-749-0027) or the Suffolk County District Attorney (631-853-4161).
Si desea registrar un cumplido o una queja sobre el SIPD o uno de sus funcionarios, puede encontrar la política de quejas aquí y el formulario para cumplidos/quejas en español en este enlace. Si bien puede presentar un cumplido o una queja de forma anónima, hacerlo significa que pierde la oportunidad de ser contactado para obtener más información o conocer las acciones tomadas relacionadas con su cumplido o queja. Los cumplidos/quejas también se pueden enviar a los miembros de la Junta del Pueblo, quienes sirven como Comisionados de Policía de Shelter Island. Las quejas de naturaleza penal pueden presentarse al Fiscal Municipal (631-749-0027) o al Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Suffolk (631-853-4161).
