David R. Kent, 39, of East Hampton was arrested on a drug charge on Dec. 4. During a search, East Hampton Town police said, they found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance that later tested positive for cocaine in the center console of his 1985 Chevrolet.
Mr. Kent was pulled over on Montauk Highway, near Dune Lane in Amagansett, at about 1:20 a.m. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and released with an order to appear on Wednesday.
On Dec. 1, Adriana L. Rodriguez, 41, of Sag Harbor was arrested at her home at about 12:40 a.m. and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor. She allegedly sent a message to someone over WhatsApp about their relationship, in violation of an order from East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky to refrain from any social media contact with the person, whose name was withheld. The court order had been signed just days before, on Nov. 27, and was to remain in effect for one year.
Justice Tekulsky arraigned her later that morning and released her on $100 bail.
In conjunction with the State Liquor Authority, town police conducted checks of local establishments recently.
At the 324 Club, 44 Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton, police arrested Dennis A. Vlismas, 40, of Selden, a security guard who they said was working without a license, on Dec. 1 just after midnight. The club owner, Frank A. Cilione, was also arrested. Both were charged with the same misdemeanor offense.
Police said Mr. Vlismas had been checking identification, among other duties at the club, which is licensed with New York State to serve alcohol. He is not, however, licensed or registered with the Department of State as a security guard. He was released on his own recognizance, as was Mr. Cilione; both will appear in court next Thursday.
Mr. Cilione, 54, was also charged with a second misdemeanor for allegedly failing to conspicuously post the “Government Warning” sign pursuant to the Alcohol Beverage Control law.
Charlene DeSmet, 61, an owner of the Springs Tavern at 15 Fort Pond Boulevard, was charged on Nov. 30 at about 11 p.m. it failed to properly display a similar sign. Police said the sign was covered by an Instagram advertisement, and could not be easily read. She too will answer the charge in court next Thursday.