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Held in Contempt

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 16:41

Darius Dorph-Lowrie, 21, was charged with criminal contempt Saturday morning after Sag Harbor police said the village resident had ignored an active order of protection against him.

The holder of the order, Brieanna Brightman, was with him in his red 2016 Dodge Charger, police said, when it passed three cars in front and crossed a double yellow line. An e-justice computer system in the police car flashed and police stopped the Charger. Ms. Brightman, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, at first said her name was Jennifer and that she had no identification, but a photo check confirmed her identity, as did Mr. Dorph-Lowrie. He is to appear before Justice Lisa R. Rana tomorrow in Sag Harbor Village Court.

Routine traffic stops in East Hampton last week proved problematic for two drivers. Jose Solis of Riverhead, charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, will appear in East Hampton Town Court on Wednesday, as will Carlos Vargas of East Hampton, who faces a charge of operating with suspended registration.

Back in Sag Harbor, Cruz Barcenes of Huntington Station will appear in court there tomorrow on charges of speeding and unlicensed operation.

They Know When You've Been Bad or Good

East Hampton Village is now home to 14 Flock license plate reader surveillance cameras, which amounts to one for every 108 full-time residents, if you go by the 2020 census data. They're heralded by local police for aiding in enforcement and investigations, but they use a technology that has proven controversial nationally with those concerned about civil liberties.

Dec 25, 2025

On the Logs 12.25.25

Responding Sunday night to a noise complaint from Wainscott Hollow Road, an officer heard loud music from a house and knocked on the door. The woman who answered said they were having a Christmas party.

Dec 25, 2025

Defied a Restraining Order

An East Hampton man was charged with a felony last week, accused of violating an active order of protection.

Dec 24, 2025

Town Police Dept. Ready for New Duties

The East Hampton Town Police Department says it is ready to take on dispatch responsibilities starting in January when it assumes responsibilities from East Hampton Village and becomes the primary Public Safety Answering Point, or P.S.A.P., in the town.

Dec 18, 2025

 

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