Crimes Nearby: Man Allegedly Steals Tools, Construction Equipment

A Middle Island man was arrested Sunday morning in Port Jefferson Station after he allegedly stole tools and construction equipment from five different storage facilities in Suffolk County over a two-month period.

Arthur Strumpfler, 43, was arrested in a parking lot on Route 112 near Sagamore Hills Drive, Port Jefferson Station after two officers noticed a suspicious vehicle and placed it under surveillance. Police say when they approached Strumpfler, he admitted to the theft on Mill Road.

Richard Miraglia, 25, of Kings Park, was arrested September 22 in Commack and charged with DWI with a previous conviction in the past 10 years. Miraglia was observed at 3 a.m. driving a 1994 Chevrolet on Jericho Turnpike.

Jill Shaub, 34, of Greenlawn, was arrested September 21 in Commack and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Shaub was observed at 7:40 p.m. driving a 2000 Mercedes-Benz on Jericho Turnpike.

Patrick Stockman, 46, of Commack, was arrested September 20 in Patchogue and charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 112 in Sayville.

Shannon Owens, 26, of New York City, was arrested September 19 on Moreland Road in Commack and charged with prostitution and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Jessica Bevins, 28, of Bristol, Vt., was arrested September 19 in Commack and charged with prostitution.

James Smith, 34, of St. James, was arrested Sept. 19 in St. James and charged with fourth degree criminal mischief. Reports indicate Smith was arrested for allegedly damaging a file cabinet located in a residence on Woodlawn Ave. Reports indicate he also allegedly threw a telephone across the room. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m.

Sylvia Hurst, 61, of Bay Shore, was arrested Sept. 16 in Rocky Point and charged with second degree criminal contempt. Reports indicate Hurst allegedly violated an order of protection.

Jonathan Merced, 24, of Port Jefferson Station, was arrested Sept. 15 in Port Jefferson Station and charged with criminal obstruction. Merced was arrested for allegedly placing a pillow over a female's head during an argument.

Dylan Robertson, 18, of Kings Park, was charged on Sept. 15 in Selden with fifth degree criminal possession of marijuana. According to police Robertson was was observed smoking marijuana in a 2009 Honda Civic at approximately 11 a.m.

Steven Castriota, 40, of East Northport, was arrested Sept. 15 in Kings Park and charged with DWI first offense. Reports state Castriota was traveling on First Ave. at Pelasky Ave., at approximately 9:24 p.m. when he was involved in an auto crash. Reports indicate it was determined he was allegedly driving while intoxicated. 

Ryan McNeill, 28, of Rocky Point, was arrested Sept. 15 in Rocky Point and charged with second degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Reports indicate McNeill was arrested for the alleged operation of a 1994 Ford Explorer without a license on Hawthorne Ave., at approximately 3:50 p.m.

Margaret Karris, 61, of Kings Park, was arrested Sept. 14 in Kings Park and charged with DWI first offense. Reports indicate Karris was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in her 1998 Nissan Altima. According to police she was traveling west on Main Street at approximately 5:37 p.m. when she was initially pulled over by police for allegedly not maintaing her lane of travel.

Marianne Eagler, 33, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was arrested Sept. 14 in Smithtown and charged with third degree grand larceny. Reports indicate Eagler was arrested for the alleged jewelry theft from a known female’s bedroom. Reports indicate she later pawned the items.