Crime & Safety

Cops and Blotters: Gym Teacher Charged; BMW Seized

Police and crime headlines during the week of March 18.

The following is a round-up of headlines related to cops and crime this week.

Town Board Reinstates Police Officer Sickles

The Southampton Town Board unanimously ratified a stipulation of settlement with a suspended town police officer on Thursday afternoon, which will allow the embattled officer to return to work.

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'Missing' Police Evidence May Put the Brakes on Internal Investigation

When Southampton Town Police Chief Robert Pearce asked to see evidence related to a new internal investigation into the now-defunct street crime unit, officers reported that money and drugs tagged as evidence were "missing," according to a report by 27east.

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gym teacher accused hiding a video camera in a girls' locker room at Westhampton Beach Middle School was released on $25,000 cash bail after his arraignment in Westhampton Beach on Wednesday afternoon.

Westhampton Beach Village Police Seize BMW

Westhampton Beach cops seized a 2003 BMW under the Suffolk County seizure law on March 14 at 11:35 p.m. after the driver of the car was caught drinking and driving.

A round-up of reports made to Southampton Town police this week.

Southampton Police Log: 2 Charged With DWI

Find a list of arrests made by Southampton cops this week.

Crimes Nearby: Man Faces More Charges After Crash That Kills Two

A round-up of crimes across the East End this week.

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