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Blotter: Riverhead man robbed at gunpoint

A Riverhead man was robbed at gunpoint at his home early Saturday morning after a man and woman knocked on his door and demanded money, Riverhead Police said.
When the victim told the couple he was broke, the man pointed a handgun at the victim’s forehead and told him to empty his pockets. The victim later told investigators that the woman, who appeared to be intoxicated, entered his home but did not say anything. The couple made off with a single $100 bill. After they left, the victim ran out of the house and chased after their vehicle, which he said was a dark-colored sedan. The car was last seen traveling westbound on Sound Avenue. No arrests have been made.
The man was described as black, approximately 30 years old, 5-foot-8 and clean shaven. The woman was described as Latina, in her early 20s with long hair tied back in a ponytail. She was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt.
• Leon Chamale-Sian, 30, of Riverhead was arrested and charged with DWI about 2:15 a.m. Sunday on East Main Street near the River Pointe apartments, town police said. Mr. Chamale-Sian was involved in a motor vehicle crash and was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead for treatment of undisclosed injuries, authorities said.
• Ashley Kunz, 21, of Manorville was charged on Saturday with driving while ability impaired by drugs, officials said. Police said Ms. Kunz hit a parked car in the parking lot of Tanger 2 about 6:30 p.m. No additional information was available.
• Roger Foster, 49, of Calverton was arrested on Donna Drive in Calverton Friday afternoon after he allegedly punched and choked a female acquaintance, according to town police. Police said the victim, who is a juvenile, was calling for her mother during the attack. She then broke free and contacted police. Mr. Foster was arrested about 3:30 p.m. and charged with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, officials said.
• Someone abandoned six caged cats on Reeves Avenue in Riverhead this week, police said. The cats were discovered about 11 a.m. Sunday. Police said SAVES, a North Fork organization dedicated to helping homeless cats, has been notified.

Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of any crime or violation. The charges against them may later be reduced or withdrawn, or they may be found innocent.