Excerpts from the Riverhead Town and Southampton Town Police Press Reports, Aug. 24-31, 2012
24 August 2012 5:56 a.m. Roanoke Avenue
Domestic Incident
Afredo Chitay arrested for two counts of criminal contempt in the first degree, criminal trespass, and harassment. Defendant arraigned and turned over to Suffolk County Jail.
24 August 2012 11:15 p.m. Sound Avenue
Incident Auto
Lisa Ente, 49, arrested for driving while intoxicated. Defendant processed and held for arraignment.
25 August 2012 11:09 a.m. The Puppy Experience, Main Road, Aquebogue
Arrest
Gregory S. Levine, 42, arrested for criminal contempt in the first degree warrant from the Suffolk County Police Department fifth precinct. Defendant processed and turned over to the Suffolk County Police Department detective division.
25 August 2012 2:09 p.m. Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown black male removed several electronic items from incident location without payment; total value at $239.00. Investigation to continue.
25 August 2012 5:01 p.m. Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Steven R. Vancott arrested for petit larceny. Defendant processed and held for morning arraignment.
26 August 2012 10:21 a.m. Reeves Beach
Complainant reports unknown subject(s) cut a lifeguard chair in half; value of damages approximately $100.00.
26 August 2012 3:43 p.m. Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Michael Muscarella arrested for petit larceny. Defendant processed and held for morning arraignment.
26 August 2012 6:14 p.m. Lewin Farm, Sound Ave., Wading River
Larceny
Agron Ramku, 45, arrested for petit larceny. Defendant processed and released on $100 bail.
26 August 2012 7:41 p.m. Sound Ave.
Burglary residence prior
Unknown subject entered a mobile home at the incident location and removed a bicycle; total value at $400.
27 August 2012 1:36 a.m. East Main Street, Riverhead
Burglary residence prior
An unknown person entered incident location and removed assorted change and a key; turned over to the detective division.
27 August 2012 6:10 a.m. Nautical Dr., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown person removed a Fuji GPS, Apple iPhone and Swiss Army Knife from complainant's unlocked vehicle; total value $550.00.
27 August 2012 7:07 a.m. Reeves Park, Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown subject removed one iPod Touch and one Yankee hat from vehicle; total value at $280.
27 August 2012 7:40 a.m. Seabreeze Dr., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown subject removed one LG cellphone, two pairs of sunglasses and one flashlight from vehicle; total value $60.
27 August 2012 8:07 a.m. Michaels Ln., Wading River
Larceny
Unknown subjects removed one GPS unit from vehicle.
27 August 2012 8:28 a.m., Nautical Dr., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown subject removed one briefcase and a garment bag containing miscellaneous clothing from a vehicle; total value at $1,020.
27 August 2012, 9:31 a.m. Howell Ave., Riverhead
Arrest
Paul J. Houpe arrested for an outstanding charge of assault in the second degree. Defendant processed, arraigned and turned over to Suffolk County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail.
27 August 2012 9:45 a.m. Hornpipe Drive, Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown person entered vehicle and removed $40 cash and one iPod.
27 August 2012 11:43 a.m. Linda Lane West, Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown person entered vehicle and removed $1,800 cash and three golf putters.
27 August 2012 3:27 p.m. Splish Splash, Calverton
Larceny
iPad 2 and iPhone removed from vehicle.
27 August 2012 4:24 p.m. Baywood Dr., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Credit cards and car keys removed from vehicle.
27 August 2012 5:26 p.m. Eight Bells Rd., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown persons entered vehicle and removed house keys and prescription sunglasses.
27 August 2012 5:28 p.m., Splish Splash, Calverton
Larceny
Unknown subject removed two cell phones, an iPod touch and U.S. currency from vehicle.
28 August 2012 10:47 a.m. Northern Pkwy., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown subject removed iPod from vehicle; approximate value at $275.00.
28 August 2012 4:02 p.m. Baywood Ct., Baiting Hollow
Larceny
Unknown subject removed a cash box from unlocked vehicle.
28 August 2012 4:14 p.m. Howell Ave., Riverhead
Arrest
Elvis Garcia, 27, arrested on a warrant. Defendant processed and held for arraignment.
28 August 2012 5:17 p.m. Splish Splash, Calverton
Larceny
Unknown subject removed an Apple laptop from locked vehicle.
28 August 2012 8:19 p.m. Carlo's Pizza, Riverhead
Robbery Prior
Complainant reports he was robbed of $100 cash; investigation to continue.
29 August 2012 1:18 p.m. Petco Supply, Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown male subject removed two items valued at $60.
29 August 2012 3:55 p.m. Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Lisl Thomas, arrested for petit larceny. Defendant processed and released on own recognizance.
29 August 2012 5:44 p.m. Howell Ave., Riverhead
Arrest
Efrain Ochoa arrested on outstanding Riverhead bench warrant. Defendant processed and held for morning arraignment.
29 August 2012 6:19 p.m. Farm Rd. W., Wading River
Theft Identity
Unknown persons accessed computer checking account and removed a total of 2888.53; detective division notified.
30 August 2012 7:06 a.m. Riverside Dr., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown subject removed DVDs from complainants vehicle.
30 August 2012 8:06 a.m. Riverhead Police Department, Riverhead
Arrest
Anthony Ruisi arrested for criminal contempt in the first degree. Defendant processed and released.
30 August 2012 2:34 p.m. Splish Splash, Calverton
Larceny
Unknown person removed one Apple iPhone 4S from vehicle.
30 August 2012 5:13 Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Sarah K. Gardner arrested. Defendant processed and released on own recognizance.
30 August 2012 7:27 p.m. Sketchers USA, 1170 W. Main St., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown persons removed two pairs of children's shoes valued at $45 each.
30 August 2012 8:53 p.m. Howell Ave., Riverhead
Arrest
James Hlavarty arrested for outstanding Riverhead bench warrant. Defendant processed and held for arraignment.
31 August 2012 7:28 a.m. Griffing Ave., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown persons removed $300 from vehicle.
31 August 2012 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Run, Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown persons removed wallet with assorted items from vehicle.
31 August 2012 9:56 a.m. Prospect Pl., Riverhead
Theft Identity
Complainant reports unknown person opened up a Sprint account with his social security number; turned over to detective division.
31 August 2012 11:42 a.m. Target, 1140 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Unknown person removed wallet from pocketbook.
31 August 2012 2:19 p.m. Bass Outlet, W. Main St., Riverhead
Larceny
Ricardo Jospeh arrested on charges of petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Defendant processed and held for arraignment.
31 August 2012 8:15 p.m. Target, 1150 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
Larceny
Patti Syska, 22, arrested for larceny. Defendant processed and released on cash bail.
Editor's note: A criminal charge is an accusation. By law, a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Excerpts from the Riverhead Town Justice Court docket for Aug. 27, 2012, Justice Richard A. Ehlers presiding. There were a total of 145 cases on the docket.
Information provided by Riverhead Town Justice Court.
PLEAS
Fredy Cojon-Boch, 27, charged with driving while intoxicated .13%, driving while intoxicated observed and refusal to take breath test; pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated .13%; fined $1,000.
WARRANTS
Christopher Decarlo, 24, charged with petit larceny and two counts of criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument; charged on a separate occasion with petit larceny; bench warrant issued.
Shawn McAvoy, 28, charged with harassment in the second degree; bench warrant issued.
Rodolfo Paredes-Ajcuc, 19, charged with driving with intoxicated observed and vehicle and traffic law infractions; bench warrant issued.
Patricia Rogers, 42, charged with criminal contempt in the second degree; bench warrant issued.
INDICTMENTS
Travis James, 31, charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, harassment in the second degree and aggravated criminal contempt-prior; dismissed per indictment by grand jury.
Sara Urena-Artilesdlz, 32, charged with conspiracy in the second degree; dismissed per indictment by grand jury.
Editor's note: A criminal charge is an accusation. By law, a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cases reported here do not include adjournments, miscellaneous vehicle and traffic law citations or citizen complaints of harassment.