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Crashed After Falling Asleep

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 10:15

An accident in Springs on the evening of Aug. 31 was one of two recent incidents on local roads that resulted in injuries.

Diego Mora of East Hampton was driving a 2010 Toyota west on Church Lane near Ocean View Avenue last week when, he told officers, he fell asleep and crashed into a tree. The Toyota rolled over on its side; the driver was taken to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Anne Drager was riding a bike on South Edgemere Street in Montauk on Friday just before 8 p.m. Bryan Binder, driving a 2019 Porsche, was turning left from Industrial Road onto South Edgemere. The bike and the car collided, and Ms. Drager suffered a leg injury She was taken to the hospital by Montauk ambulance.

Eye a Public Safety Center in Montauk

East Hampton Town will acquire a parcel in Montauk’s downtown on which a multi-department public safety center housing the town’s police, Marine Patrol, Code Enforcement, and East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue operations is planned, it was announced this week.

Feb 5, 2026

Hochul Wants Local Police to Focus on Local Enforcement

Suffolk County is among nine counties that have been early backers of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Local Cops, Local Crimes proposal, a push to limit the actions of federal law enforcement in New York State.

Feb 5, 2026

A Tip of the Hat to Town’s Top Cops

The East Hampton Town Police Department recognized its best of 2025, naming Joseph Riccardi Police Officer of the Year. He was joined by 17 other officers, detectives, and a dispatcher in being recognized for outstanding service.

Feb 5, 2026

Citizen Police Academy Is Back

East Hampton Town’s Citizen Police Academy will be back for a third year starting on March 4.

Feb 5, 2026

 

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