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On the Police Logs 12.20.18

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 06:33

East Hampton 

Someone stole a Stihl leaf blower from the back of Jaime Solano’s van, which was parked on Three Mile Harbor Road between Dec. 9 and 10. The van’s key, which was left in the cup holder, and the vehicle’s registration/insurance card were also stolen. Mr. Solano said he was afraid someone would return and try to steal the vehicle. 

East Hampton Village

A couple who have been sleeping in the East Hampton Post Office on Gay Road in recent weeks were found sleeping in Herrick Park on Dec. 10 at about 3:50 p.m. The pair were under a sleeping bag keeping warm, police said. They left after officers suggested they find warmth inside somewhere. However, just a few hours later, at around 6:15 p.m., the two were found in the lobby of the post office again. Police told them they are no longer allowed in the post office and would be arrested if they returned. 

An East Hampton woman reported a suspicious person in the vicinity of Spaeth Lane on Dec. 11 at about 12:50 p.m. Police found a man doing landscaping work. 

A suspicious man also was reported in the long-term parking lot on Lumber Lane on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. He was reportedly getting in and out of his vehicle and going up to other cars. Police canvassed the area with no results. 

Montauk

In a report released this week, Michael Nicholoulias reported damage at his Federal Street house in September. He said a garage door opener, solar light, lawn ornament, second floor closet rod bracket, second floor toilet ballcock, and the toilet tank were damaged by someone whose name he gave to police. He wanted the suspect to pay for damages.

On the Police Logs 11.27.25

A Barry Lane, Springs, man told police that someone claiming to be from Amazon had called him in regard to a $996 charge on his account for an iPhone 16. When he said he didn’t have an Amazon account, he was transferred to someone who identified himself as a Social Security employee, accused him of money laundering, and told him to expect a call from Nassau County police.

Nov 27, 2025

Accused of Stealing Wipes

A homeless 22-year-old was arrested last week in Montauk, accused of stealing a package of wipes from the Montauk I.G.A. after having been being notified the week before that he was no longer allowed on the premises.

Nov 27, 2025

Hospitalized After Accident

Police reported only one accident on local roads recently that resulted in an injury, which happened on Nov. 11 in Montauk, after midnight.

Nov 27, 2025

Five-Day Sentence for 2023 Graffiti That Unnerved Montauk

A 76-year-old Montauk man was sentenced to five days in county jail, followed by three years of probation, for spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases around the hamlet in late 2023. 

Nov 20, 2025

 

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