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Held on $15,000 Bail

Two unrelated incidents early on Tuesday involving cars that slammed into utility poles sent the drivers first to the hospital and then to East Hampton Town Justice Court, where they were arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated.

Springs Men Charged as Cocaine Dealers

East Hampton Town police have accused two Springs men of running a cocaine distribution ring. The two, who were arrested on July 15, face a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge.

Juan P. Porras, 48, and Jose Jaime Restrepo-Perez, 41, were arrested following a traffic stop on Route 114. According to police, Mr. Porras, the driver, was in possession of six ounces of cocaine. He and Mr. Restrepo-Perez were charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Bail was set last Thursday for Mr.