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He Was Blocking Entrance

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 09:13

Carlos Guarango of East Hampton was sitting in his gray 2004 Mazda at around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 23, blocking the entrance to the Sportime parking lot off Abraham’s Path in Amagansett. A town police officer approached to see if the 25-year-old driver was having car trouble, but reported instead that his breath smelled strongly of alcohol, and that he subsequently performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests.

Mr. Guarango was arrested half an hour later and charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was held for the rest of the day and overnight, and appeared in East Hampton Justice Court the next morning, where he was released on his own recognizance. He will be back in court on Feb. 24.

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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