Police leveled two charges of burglary against a local man last week. Kevin T. Powell of East Hampton, 29, was said to have broken into a house on Island Road, East Hampton, on June 13.
Police & Courts
Springs Men Charged as Cocaine DealersEast Hampton Town police have accused two Springs men of running a cocaine distribution ring. The two, who were arrested on July 15, face a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge.Juan P. Porras, 48, and Jose Jaime Restrepo-Perez, 41, were arrested following a traffic stop on Route 114. According to police, Mr. Porras, the driver, was in possession of six ounces of cocaine. He and Mr. Restrepo-Perez were charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.Bail was set last Thursday for Mr.
Held on $15,000 BailJul 23, 2015
Two unrelated incidents early on Tuesday involving cars that slammed into utility poles sent the drivers first to the hospital and then to East Hampton Town Justice Court, where they were arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated.
Off Leash and Facing FinesJul 16, 2015
East Hampton Village police have been issuing summonses almost every day this season to beachgoers who let their dogs roam in restricted areas.
Montauk ConfrontationsJul 16, 2015
Overnight on Saturday, Montauk was the scene of two incidents in which men had to be subdued before they could be arrested.
Woman Run Over on BeachJul 16, 2015
East Hampton Village police have released information about an accident that occurred on Egypt Beach in the early hours of June 27 and sent a Sagaponack teen to the hospital.
No Holiday for These DriversAn all-county law enforcement sweep conducted in the town of East Hampton on the night of July 3 resulted in seven motorists being charged with driving while intoxicated.
N.Y.C. Fireman Is ChargedJul 9, 2015
East Hampton Town police have charged a New York City fireman with two counts of aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor, after a series of incidents in late May and early June.
He ‘Only Had Six Drinks’Jul 2, 2015
A local man who was charged early Sunday morning with drunken driving is said to have told the East Hampton Town police officer who arrested him that “I only had six drinks tonight.”