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Town Police Logs: Officer Hears DWI Crash in Amagansett

East Hampton Town police charged several people with drunken driving recently.

The following information was supplied by the East Hampton Town Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate guilt.

• Elena Rando, 57, of Montauk, was arrested on a drunken driving charge after a crash in Amagansett on Jan. 28. Police said they saw a 2004 Ford make a right turn onto Atlantic Avenue, as they drove west on Route 27. But the officer heard a crash, and turned around to check the area. They found the Ford had struck a metal fence at about 8 p.m. Rando had allegedly ran onto the medium, knocking down the "Do-Not-Enter" sign before crashing into the fence. She appeared intoxicated and was placed under arrest. Charged with aggravated DWI, a misdemeanor, she was released on her own recognizance the next morning. No injuries were reported.

• Heidi A. Kulp, 44, of Wainscott, was arrested on a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge in Montauk on Jan. 29 at about 8:20 p.m. An officer said he observed a 2006 Dodge traveling west on Montauk Highway. Her vehicle's rear license plate lamp was not functioning. Kulp was pulled over near South Eagle Avenue, and police allegedly smelled a strong odor of alcohol. She performed poorly on all field sobriety tests, police said. Held overnight, she was released on her own recognizance following arraignment.

• Edgar V. Yugsi Cepeda, 27, of East Hampton, was arrested on a charge of aggravated DWI on Jan. 31 at about 12:30 a.m. Police said his small sedan was traveling west on Cedar Street with its high beams on. After he failed to dim them, police turned around to pull him over. He allegedly sped up, and the officer caught up with him at the traffic light at Route 114 and Stephen Hands Path. Cepeda's vehicle was allegedly swerving and slowing down several times for no apparent reason. Police also noted a "pungent burning smell" coming from the vehicle "indicated the driver had applied significant force to the vehicle's brakes." Police pulled him over in front of the State highway barn on Stephen Hands Path. They said he appeared intoxicated and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. In the morning, he was released on his own recognizance.

• Susanne J. Ryan, 61, of East Hampton, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI on Saturday at 3:30 a.m. Police pulled her over in a 2001 Porsche because she allegedly didn't dim her high beams while traveling west on Montauk Highway, near Accabonac Road, and was swerving. She appeared intoxicated, they said. Later that morning, she was released on $350 bail.

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jmm May 18, 2013 at 06:59 am
my understanding was that the dogs were hit by a car upisland not in Montauk
bernette May 17, 2013 at 11:38 am
well after the town board meeting last night the way i see it is the whole town is affected andRead More everyting and everyweek is some one getting away with out paying , we have familys of teenagers sharing rooms with there parnets and siblngs , cause the cost of living , hmmm but no matter where you go it cost money , teachers have there work cut out for them if they have to spend 50 dollars to buy stuff its there choice , well what it boils down to is the childern parnetns rather drive cars and have nice clothes and fancy jelws than spend 5 or 1o dollars to pay for pens for there kids to go to schoo.also i dont feel the familys see what education really is is a free babysitting service thats my feelings ,
Liz Robertson May 18, 2013 at 05:53 pm
no. i've put up signs, left phone number in neighbors mailboxes and searched nearby roads by bike.Read More maybe she will show up at someone's house when she gets hungry. thanks for asking.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 18, 2013 at 03:23 pm
Any luck, Liz?
Mrs.Susan Grimshaw May 17, 2013 at 08:33 am
Looking forward to meeting lots of Great White Shark Fans at the Montauk Star Island SharkRead More Tournament. S.G.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 14, 2013 at 09:29 am
Yes. The town is in the final stages of review with the FAA. While they were hoping to have it upRead More and running by Memorial Day weekend, it looks more like the 1st of June.
debbie geppert May 10, 2013 at 08:58 pm
or you can also contact us through the Debbie Geppert Catering web site at www.DGCatering.com
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 10, 2013 at 11:07 pm
That's great. From what I understand, no one lodged a complaint with the town. Seems after I called,Read More a few phone calls were made and they carted it off.
jmm May 10, 2013 at 06:02 pm
Just went to the beach and it appears to be gone! Thank you Taylor!
jmm May 10, 2013 at 01:24 pm
Thanks!