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ST26012957

04/02/26

Prepared by Sgt Michael Walsh


On 04/01/26 at about 6:04pm Town Police were dispatched to 39 W Montauk Hwy, Hampon Bays for a dispute. Upon arrival it was reported to responding officers that a verbal dispute had occurred in the parking lot at that location, culminating in a subject displaying a knife at another as he was attempting to drive away. Officers canvassed the area and located MICHAEL MUESCH-GAMBINO, age 35 of Hampton Bays who'd left the scene on a bicycle. Following an investigation Muesch-Gambino was arrested for Menacing 2nd (misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (felony). He was taken to police HQ for processing and held for arraignment.


For further information, please contact Lt. Todd Spencer at tspencer@southamptontownny.gov 




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

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ST26012957

04/02/26

Prepared by Sgt Michael Walsh

On 04/01/26 at about 6:04pm Town Police were dispatched to 39 W Montauk Hwy, Hampon Bays for a dispute. Upon arrival it was reported to responding officers that a verbal dispute had occurred in the parking lot at that location, culminating in a subject displaying a knife at another as he was attempting to drive away. Officers canvassed the area and located MICHAEL MUESCH-GAMBINO, age 35 of Hampton Bays who'd left the scene on a bicycle. Following an investigation Muesch-Gambino was arrested for Menacing 2nd (misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (felony). He was taken to police HQ for processing and held for arraignment.

For further information, please contact Lt. Todd Spencer at tspencer@southamptontownny.gov


Public Information can also be located on the Police Department's website at www.southamptontownnypolice.gov/PublicInfo [https://southamptontownnypolice.gov/1306/Public-Information]
Southampton Town Police DepartmentPolice Headquarters: 110 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946Phone: 631-728-5000 | Fax: 631-728-5440 www.southamptontownnypolice.gov [https://www.southamptontownnypolice.gov/] Emergency: 911

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ST26012957 04/02/26 Prepared by Sgt Michael Walsh On 04/01/26 at about 6:04pm Town Police were dispatched to 39 W Montauk Hwy, Hampon Bays for a dispute. Upon arrival it was reported to responding officers that a verbal dispute had occurred in the parking lot at that location, culminating in a subject displaying a knife at another as he was attempting to drive away. Officers canvassed the area and located MICHAEL MUESCH-GAMBINO, age 35 of Hampton Bays who'd left the scene on a bicycle. Following an investigation Muesch-Gambino was arrested for Menacing 2nd (misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (felony). He was taken to police HQ for processing and held for arraignment. For further information, please contact Lt. Todd Spencer at tspencer@southamptontownny.gov