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arrested a 53-year-old male for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident that occurred on 7th Street last month.

Damaged fire hydrant

An Garden City Police Officer found a damaged fire hydrant on New Hyde Park Road on March 5th. It was determined that the hydrant was apparently struck by a vehicle that had fled the scene.

Suspended license

A motorist on Franklin Avenue and 7th Street on May 5th was charged with driving with a suspended license and an unregistered vehicle.

Malfunctioning unit

The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm on May 5th and determined the alarm was activated by smoke emanating from a malfunctioning vacuum wall unit. Firefighters rendered the area safe.

Vehicle damaged

A vehicle was reportedly damaged by unknown means while parked in Nassau Field #14 on May 5th.

Utility scam

A victim received a phone call from a person claiming to be from PSEG on May 6th. The caller advised the victim that his power would be turned off unless he paid his outstanding bill. Per directions, the victim placed funds on a bar code provided by the caller. It was later determined to be a scam.

Unlicensed operation

A motorist on Clinton Road and Poplar Street was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on May 6th.

Brush fire

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a brush fire on the train tracks in the vicinity of Franklin Avenue on May 6th. Police conducted traffic details while firefighters extinguished the fire. Power to the trains was temporarily suspended.

Traffic detail

Garden City Police were assigned to traffic details on Old Country Road due to a fire in Mineola on May 6th.

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