Island Park woman arrested multiple times since New Year's Day found to be in contempt of court

An Island Park woman who has been arrested multiple times since being let out of jail under the bail reform law was found to be in contempt of court during an emergency court hearing Tuesday.

News 12 Staff

Jan 7, 2020, 7:06 PM

Updated 1,564 days ago

Share:

An Island Park woman who has been arrested multiple times since being let out of jail under the bail reform law was found to be in contempt of court during an emergency court hearing Tuesday.
Maria Campione was released from the Suffolk County Jail on New Year's Eve. News 12 reported that she was arrested within just a few hours of her release after allegedly vandalizing an Oceanside ATM and breaking into an elementary school.
She has been arrested four times since.
The latest two arrests include one for allegedly breaking into a car in Rockville Centre over the weekend, then for allegedly throwing a rock through a 7-Eleven in Wantagh.
After a different arrest last week, Campione was arraigned and released without having to post bail at Hempstead court and was ordered to go to Mineola to get an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet.
She did not get the bracelet. The judge in Tuesday's hearing ruled Campione was in contempt of court for not traveling from Hempstead to Mineola to get the court-ordered ankle monitor.
Campione's mother tells News 12 that her daughter is diagnosed with mental illness and has never taken a bus, which is why she didn't go to Mineola to get the bracelet. She says their insurance won't cover mental health services for her daughter and in the past, she was released from the psychiatric ward when ordered there by a judge.
Dr. Jeff Reynolds, with Nassau's Family and Children's Association, says there is a lack of mental health services on Long Island, which is now more in the spotlight with the new bail reform law. Reynolds and Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder say lawmakers in Albany need to go back to the table, and given judges' discretion, to make decisions about individual suspects.
Campione will be held for 10 days on the contempt charge.
A county spokesperson told News 12 that the probation department is not considering adding probation officers in Hempstead court, as that's where the majority of arraignments happen. They say other defendants do keep their appointments in Mineola to get their ankle monitors installed.


More from News 12
1:50
FBI on alert for potential threats in Connecticut amid Middle East tensions

FBI on alert for potential threats in Connecticut amid Middle East tensions

2:00
On and off showers Friday; Temperatures return to normal this weekend

On and off showers Friday; Temperatures return to normal this weekend

0:15
Early morning fire displaces 5 people in Bridgeport

Early morning fire displaces 5 people in Bridgeport

0:29
Police: Ansonia man arrested for inappropriate messages to 13-year-old boy

Police: Ansonia man arrested for inappropriate messages to 13-year-old boy

0:21
Officials probe suspicious death of Bridgeport man found in Massachusetts house

Officials probe suspicious death of Bridgeport man found in Massachusetts house

0:29
Thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry stolen during smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall

Thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry stolen during smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

0:54
Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

2:34
Bridgeport sexual assault survivor shares story during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Bridgeport sexual assault survivor shares story during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

2:11
Milford business owner loses house and dog in fire; effort to help underway

Milford business owner loses house and dog in fire; effort to help underway

2:27
17-year-old dies from gunshot to head, becomes Bridgeport’s 4th homicide victim this year

17-year-old dies from gunshot to head, becomes Bridgeport’s 4th homicide victim this year

2:17
Renters push for ban on 'no cause' evictions, but CT lawmakers are wary

Renters push for ban on 'no cause' evictions, but CT lawmakers are wary

2:05
Monroe police say they have person of interest in nearly 50-year-old cold case

Monroe police say they have person of interest in nearly 50-year-old cold case

0:46
CT electric bills set to increase following regulators' approval of rate adjustment

CT electric bills set to increase following regulators' approval of rate adjustment

2:05
Eversource announces suspension of new electric vehicle charging rebates

Eversource announces suspension of new electric vehicle charging rebates

0:22
NHL's Coyotes officially leaving Arizona - but won't be coming to Connecticut

NHL's Coyotes officially leaving Arizona - but won't be coming to Connecticut

1:58
Darien officials oppose proposed dispensary on Darien-Stamford border

Darien officials oppose proposed dispensary on Darien-Stamford border

0:50
'Art brings all people together.' Stamford art workshop promotes different cultures

'Art brings all people together.' Stamford art workshop promotes different cultures

0:24
Officials: Firefighter and occupant injured in Norwalk house fire

Officials: Firefighter and occupant injured in Norwalk house fire