ag Harbor Village police are investigating the theft last week of two teak memorial lawn benches from the property of the Cormaria Retreat House on Bay Street. The retreat is run by nuns from the order of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
The town recently reached a $120,000 settlement with Lt. Susan Ralph, who said she was passed over for promotions given to male officers and experienced retaliation after complaining to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The town has continued to deny any wrongdoing.
East Hampton Town and Sag Harbor Village police made five arrests on drunken driving charges in recent days. Those charged were first-time offenders and the charges were at the misdemeanor level. East Hampton Village police also reported an April 30 arrest this week.
Just after 3 a.m., an East Hampton Town police officer on patrol noticed a 2011 Nissan Juke with Alabama license plates parked in the Kirk Park lot, where overnight parking is prohibited.