Multiple Dangerous Drivers Taken Off The Road: Garden City Police

Garden City NY

13 June, 2021

10:00 AM

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GARDEN CITY, NY — The Garden City Police Department reported the following incidents for the week ending June 8. June 1 A driver was charged with driving on Cathedral Avenue with a suspended license, excessive speed, and loud exhaust system. June 2 Officers responded to a railroad gate malfunction at the Nassau Boulevard crossing.Police are investigating a report of a man stealing multiple electric razors from Walgreens Pharmacy.The driver of a commercial vehicle was charged with driving on Hilton Avenue with a suspended license, unsecured fuel containers, and defective trailer brakes. June 3 Police and firefighters responded to a home for a fire alarm and upon investigation determined the cause to be burnt food. June 4 Officers conducted a Buckle Up NY seatbelt enforcement initiative on New Hyde Park Road. Eleven tickets were issued for seatbelt violations and 19 additional tickets were issued for various traffic violations.Officers conducted traffic and safety details on 7th Street for the Belmont Fair. June 5 Garden City detectives arrested a 23-year-old man for criminal mischief. On May 17, two vehicles were involved in a road rage incident on Franklin Avenue when the man exited his vehicle at a red light and punched the other vehicle, damaging the rear quarter panel.Officers safeguarded a large hanging tree limb on Stewart Avenue, which was blocking a sidewalk. The Parks Department was notified for removal.A driver was charged with driving on Hilton Avenue with a suspended registration. June 6 Multiple items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Willow Street driveway.A driver was charged with driving on Stewart Avenue with a suspended licenses and excessive speed. June 7 A driver was cited for driving on 2nd Street with a suspended registration and unregistered vehicle.A truck was placed out of service on Merillon Avenue due to several defective brake violations, an unsecured fuel tank, and defective tires.Police investigated a report of numerous unauthorized withdrawals against a resident's bank account.Police investigated a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking and damaging a vehicle parked in Parking Field 7S. June 8 Police investigated a report of a person's identity being stolen and used to file false unemployment claims.A Westbury company was cited for the operation of a truck on Edgemere Road in a "No Commercial Vehicle" zone, as well as violations for unsecure loads, and defective brakes. In addition, the driver was charged with driving with a suspended license.