February 25, 2026
CC# ST26001644
Prepared by: D/Sgt. Gina Laferrera
Details: On January 5, 2026 Southampton Town Police responded to a local business in Bridgehampton and spoke to the owner who reported a former employee had used his business and personal credit cards to make unauthorized charges totaling in excess of $17,000.00. These charges started in July 2025 and were made to various online websites.
After an extensive investigation by the Southampton Town Police Department Detective Division, Madeleine Tavernier, age 32 of East Hampton, was arrested on 2/25/26 on a charge of Grand Larceny 3 (felony). She was processed at Southampton Town Police Headquarters and brought for arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court. She was released for a future Court date.
Southampton Town Police and ask that anyone with information on any criminal activity call the
Southampton Town Police at 631-728-5000, the Southampton Town Detective Unit at 631-702-2230, or the Crime Hotline at 631-728-3454. All calls will be kept confidential. You may also email us at crimetips@southamptontownny.gov.
For further information please contact D/Sgt. Laferrera at glaferrera@southamptontownny.gov or 631-702-2238.
Public Information can also be located on the Police Department's website at www.southamptontownnypolice.gov/PublicInfo
Southampton Town Police Department
Police Headquarters: 110 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Phone: 631-728-5000 | Fax: 631-728-5440 | www.southamptontownnypolice.gov
Emergency: 911
