Crime & Safety

Arrest Report: Intent to Damage Property, Unlicensed Operation

Arrests in Patchogue, North Patchogue and Medford from July 18.

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

Patchogue

Gerard Gutman, of Patchogue, was arrested in Patchogue on July 18 and charged with criminal mischief involving intent to damage property.

Kevin Nichols, of East Patchogue, was arrested in Patchogue on July 18 and charged with revoked parole/conditional release.

North Patchogue

Kenneth Merrill, of Holbrook, was arrested in North Patchogue on July 18 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree involving a mandatory suspension.

Bernice Brooks, of Holbrook, was arrested in North Patchogue on July 18 and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs in the first degree.

Medford

Justino Tasto, of East Patchogue, was arrested in Medford on July 18 and charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense.

For questions about this blotter, email michael@patch.com. The Suffolk County Police Public Information number is 631-852-6308. All arrests have been previously published on SCPD's website here.

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