Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Nov. 10, 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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty.

SUMMONSES

Bruce Kolodny of Shelter Island received a summons for driving the wrong way at the traffic island on Manwaring Road on Nov. 2.

Denis E. Gonzalez of Patchogue was ticketed on Nov. 3 on New York Avenue for disobeying a traffic control device.

ACCIDENTS

On Oct. 30, Leith Surerus was traveling south on South Ferry Road when a deer ran out and struck the vehicle, causing damage exceeding $1,000.

On Nov. 5, while disembarking the North Ferry, Anthony Reiter’s vehicle sideswiped a vehicle operated by Philip Nagler of Mastic Beach. Mr. Reiter, of Shelter Island, said he was being directed by a ferry employee when the accident occurred, resulting in minor damage to the side mirror of the second vehicle. Damage was estimated at less than $1,000. The ferry company was to be contacted for compensation.

On Nov. 3, Romel D. Villa Penaranda of Centereach was disembarking the North Ferry when his vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Leslie B. Herbert of Cutchogue. An officer facilitated a conversation about directions given by a ferry employee; the company will be provided with an estimate of damages, believed to be less than $1,000.

On Nov. 4, Lidia Needham of Shelter Island was southbound on South Ferry Road when her vehicle struck a deer, resulting in damage.  

Jeremy J. Gould of Greenport was traveling westbound on Manwaring Road on Nov. 4 when a deer struck the driver’s window, causing damage under $1,000.

OTHER REPORTS

A financial crime in Silver Beach was reported on Oct. 30. A confidential investigation was opened on Nov. 1.

Distracted driving enforcement was conducted in West Neck on Oct. 31 and Nov. 5; radar enforcement on New York Avenue on Nov. 1.

A hunter in camouflage was reported in Hay Beach on Nov. 4; he was heading into a wooded area and was determined to be within regulations.

In other reports: officers assisted with Halloween events; conducted school crossings; and performed well-being checks.

ANIMAL INCIDENTS

A gull with a fractured wing at Crescent Beach on Oct. 31 swam away before the Animal Control Officer could capture it. A raccoon was freed from a dumpster by the ACO that day. A person who had been feeding raccoons nightly on her front porch in Hay Beach was reported on Nov. 1. A report of numerous dead raccoons in recent weeks in South Ferry Hills was received on Nov. 2.

A deer stuck in a fence in Menantic was freed by the ACO with help from a Highway Department employee. The ACO assisted with searches for dogs at large. 

ALARMS

A police officer responded to a smoke alarm in Cartwright on Oct. 31. It was activated by a battery replacement. A fire alarm was activated in West Neck on Nov. 3. Shelter Island Fire Department volunteers and Chief Max Pelletier responded and determined there was no problem. Officers responded to a medical pendant activation on Nov. 4 and provided a lift assist.

AIDED CASES

Shelter Island Emergency Medical Services and Stony Brook Paramedic responded to cases on Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 2, 4 (2), and 5.

Five persons were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.