Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Sept. 22, 2026

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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.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 Sept. 16, at 12:10 a.m., Efren Morales Posadas, 28, of Shelter Island, was arrested for driving while intoxicated -1st offense; driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 of 1% or more; failure to keep right; and having alcohol/cannabis in a motor vehicle. He was held overnight and released on a desk appearance ticket directing him to appear in Shelter Island Justice Court on a later date.

On Sept. 19, at 11:50 p.m., Edward M. Kneski Jr., 28, of Riverhead was arrested following a traffic stop on New York Avenue and charged with 1st-offense driving while intoxicated; operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08% or more; imprudent speed; moving from lane unsafely; and failure to keep right. The defendant was held overnight and arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, where he was released on his own recognizance and directed to appear in court on a future date.

SUMMONS

Mary E. Daly of Shelter Island was ticketed on Sept. 14 on North Midway Road for failure to yield on a left turn.

MARINE INCIDENTS

Environmental Conservation Law checks were conducted on Sept. 12 at Hiberry Lane and Reel Point. Four persons were fishing at each site, with no violations.

A partially submerged vessel was observed in West Neck Creek on Sept. 12 and the owner notified. A warning was issued that date for a vessel off Green Lawns failing to display registration stickers. Vessels out of anchorage area were advised to relocate in West Neck Harbor on that date. A kayak was impounded on Sept. 17.

OTHER REPORTS

A person reported harassment on Sept. 11. A person advised an officer that he was shooting skeet with a shotgun at Shell Beach on Sept. 12. The officer advised that while that type of shooting was legal, the location was not considered safe for such activity. A firearm was surrendered for destruction on Sept. 14. A vehicle was reported parked in a Center roadway with no warning lights and subjects with flashlights on Sept. 14. Responding officers found the homeowners putting groceries away from their truck while wearing headlamps. 

In other reports: police officers assisted with traffic control for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; conducted school crossings; responded to noise complaints; assisted with disabled vehicles; responded to downed wires; conducted well-being checks and lift assists; performed court duty and responded to accidental 911 calls.  

ANIMAL INCIDENTS

A dog fighting with a groundhog was reported in West Neck on Sept. 12. Separated by the Animal Control Officer and the dog’s owner, the dog was taken to a vet for treatment and the groundhog euthanized. On Sept. 16, a deer reported in a pool had escaped upon the ACO’s arrival; a gate was left open to enable the deer to escape the yard. The ACO assisted with several searches for dogs at large. 

ALARMS

On Sept. 11, police and Shelter Island Fire Department responded to a smoke alarm in Cartwright. Second Assistant Chief P.J. Lechmanski determined it was a false alarm. A smoke alarm was activated in Silver Beach that day by an employee cutting cement. SIFD determined it was a false alarm. Another smoke alarm in Silver Beach that day was investigated by police and SIFD. Chief Lechmanski and First Assistant Chief J.C. Chavez determined it was a false alarm. 

A carbon monoxide alarm was activated in Dering Harbor on Sept. 12. The residence was canvassed with no sign of CO found; Chief Chavez deemed it a false alarm. A smoke alarm was activated in a basement men’s bathroom in the Heights on Sept. 12. An individual said he believed it was caused by his use of hairspray. There was no sign of smoke or fire present and there was an odor of hairspray. Chief Chavez determined the alarm to be appropriate.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services responded to cases on Sept. 11, 12, 14, 16, and 17 (2). Five persons were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital for further treatment. One person was transported to Stony Brook Hospital.