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a black catMissing jewelry

Garden City Police investigated a December 14th report of missing jewelry from a residence during a period when workers were present inside the home. 

False alarm

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm on December 14th. They determined the cause to be construction debris.

Computer scam

On December 14th a victim reported that he had been contacted via computer by what appeared to be from his online financial company, stating his account was compromised. The victim called the number listed and per instructions, allowed the person he called access to his computer. It was later determined to be a scam when it was discovered all his financial accounts were deleted. 

Truck driver charged

A truck driver on Clinch Avenue was charged with driving in a non-commercial vehicle zone and suspended license on December 14th.  

Identity theft

A victim reported on December 15th that their identity had been stolen and used to open an unauthorized credit card account.

Illegal signs

Garden City Police are investigating illegal sign postings on Village poles.

Fake transactions

Officers are investigating reports of illegal transactions against a victim’s bank account, which was reported on December 15th.

Unlicensed operation

A motorist on Clinton Road on December 15th was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed. 

Water leak

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a water leak on December 15th.

Bag stolen

A commuter’s bag was reportedly stolen on a train somewhere between Penn Station and the Nassau Boulevard RR Station on December 16th.

Unauthorized  charges

On December 16th Garden City Police investigated a report of an unauthorized charge against a victim’s credit card account.

Suspended license

A motorist on Meadow Street was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a stop sign on December 16th. 

Vehicle entered

Items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Brompton Road on December 16th.

Scofflaw impounded

On December 16th Garden City Police officers impounded a vehicle from Parking Field 7N; it was deemed a scofflaw from the Garden City Court for unpaid tickets.

DWI arrest

On December 17th Garden City Police arrested a motorist on Clinton Road and Chestnut Street for DWI, passing a red traffic light, and unsafe lane usage.

Aggravated unlicensed

A motorist on Old Country Road on December 17th was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree (eight suspensions), improper plates, and unregistered vehicle.

Pocketbook stolen

A victim’s pocketbook was apparently stolen during a party at a Franklin Avenue restaurant on December 17th.

Burnt utensil

On December 17th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a burnt plastic kitchen utensil.

Phone lost or stolen

A cell phone was reported lost or stolen in a ride-app delivery service vehicle on December 17th.

Suspended documents

A motorist on Stewart Avenue and Clinton Road was charged with speeding, suspended license, and suspended registration on December 17th.

A gas leak

On December 18th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a natural gas odor. Firefighters determined the cause to be a boiler leak. They rendered the area safe until it could be repaired.

Not a gas leak

Also on December 18th, the GCPD and GCFD responded to a report of a natural gas smell on Kingsbury Road. Firefighters’ meter readings were negative. It was determined the smell was apparently a sewage issue. The Water Department was notified to investigate.

Chimney debris

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence on December 18th for a smoke condition and determined the cause to be discarded chimney debris. Firefighters rendered the area safe.

Excessive speed

A motorist on Clinton Road on December 18th  was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Fraudulent transactions

On December 19th Garden City Police investigated a report of multiple fraudulent transactions against a victim’s Apple Play account.

Mail intercepted

A victim’s debit card was intercepted in the mail and then used to make unauthorized withdrawals from a 7th Street ATM, it was reported on December 19th.

Hit and run

A vehicle reportedly left the scene after striking and damaging an unoccupied vehicle on St. James Street South on December 19th.

Tire vandalized

A screw was discovered to have been inserted into the sidewall of a vehicle’s tire on Roxbury Road on December 19th.

Suspended licenses

A motorist on Rockaway Avenue in the vicinity of St. Paul’s Field on December 19th was charged with speeding and suspended license. Also on the 19th a motorist on 1st Street at Mayfair Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license.

Vehicle entered

Items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Harvard Street driveway on December 20th.

Credit card fraud

A 7th Street store reported on December 20th that two subjects purchased items using fraudulent credit card information.

Unregistered vehicle

A motorist on Washington Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered vehicle on December 20th.

Suspended license

A motorist on Stewart Avenue on December 20th was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a red traffic light.

Carbon monoxide fumes

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence  on December 20th for a CO alarm and determined the cause to be vehicle fumes. Firefighters ventilated the residence. 

Truck stop

A truck struck the Cherry Valley overpass on December 20th. The driver was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs.

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