Deck Blaze Possible Arson
The detective declined to say whether arson had been positively identified as the cause until town police receive a complete report from the county squad, which collected evidence in the hours after the fire.
Minorities Few on the Force
East Hampton Town and Village and Sag Harbor police chiefs, noting there are few Spanish-speaking and few African-American officers on the South Fork, said in interviews this week that they were concerned about diversity in their departments.
To Brief Elderly on Phone Scams
Phone and online scams are on the rise, and many of the con artists behind them are targeting older people.
Recent Arrests Point to Drugs
Several defendants have been brought into court on drug-related arrests.