A Teenager Called the Police

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:24

November 2, 2023

A 44-year-old East Hampton man is facing a felony charge of first-degree criminal contempt for allegedly violating an order of protection.

Police said that on the afternoon of Oct. 21, Jamie R. Villa-Villa, who since Aug. 10 has been under a court order preventing him from contacting a local woman, showed up at her house and shoved her to the ground during a confrontation.

A 14-year-old witnessed the incident and called 911, prompting a second charge of acting in a manner injurious to a child under 17, a misdemeanor.

Police held Mr. Villa-Villa overnight. At his arraignment the next morning, East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky imposed $500 cash bail, which the defendant was able to post. He was to have appeared in court again this morning, represented by Kevin Gilvary, whose office is in Westhampton Beach.

Defied a Restraining Order

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

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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

A Stony Hill Road homeowner told police Sunday afternoon that a neighbor had walked onto his property to yell at his workers about a construction project, and he wanted the man charged with trespass, adding that he and the neighbor have had “ongoing disputes.”

Dec 25, 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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