Accused of Pooch Pilfering

Yesterday’s arraignment of an East Hampton woman charged with two counts of grand larceny for allegedly taking two of her landlord’s dogs with her when she moved out of her Middle Highway residence has been put off for the time being, after both East Hampton Town Justices, Steven Tekulsky and Lisa R. Rana, recused themselves from the case.

Between Feb. 26 and Feb. 29, according to East Hampton Town police, Bridget Lynch, 35, left the house with a Shih Tzu named Honey and a boxer named Rudy. Both dogs were valued at more than $1,000, making the charges felonies.

“The matter will be turned over to an administrative judge, who will then send the case to another jurisdiction,” Justice Rana said. Robert Kouffman, Ms. Lynch’s lawyer, declined comment.

Another recent arrest for grand larceny happened in Sag Harbor late Friday night, after village police were called to a Main Street address where a domestic dispute had taken place. According to the report, Elizabeth Marchisella and Jake Lahrman had some heated words, leading to some “pushing and shoving,” and Mr. Lahrman, 21, left the house, taking Ms. Marchisella’s backpack with him. Inside it was a wallet; inside the wallet was a credit card.

The young man was arrested soon after and charged with stealing a credit card, which is classified as grand larceny. He also faces a charge of harassment, a violation. He was released the next day after posting $700 bail.