09/16/2026
This week's Crime Report:
9/15/26
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Devereux Pl residence for an automatic fire alarm that was activated by an alarm malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to the Garden City Country Club on Stewart Ave. for an automatic fire alarm that was activated by an alarm malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to an apartment building on Stewart Ave. for a report of the odor of natural gas by an elevator. Upon arrival, officers checked the area and detected no natural gas readings.
• GCPD officers responded to Manor Rd. and Jackson St. for a report of a solicitor in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male resident of Franklin Square and issued an appearance ticket for soliciting without a permit.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Stewart Ave. apartment building for an odor of natural gas. GCFD received negative readings and deemed the apartment building safe for occupancy.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Rockaway Ave. residence for the report of a chemical spill in a garage. GCFD assisted in cleaning the spill and deemed the residence safe for occupancy.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Garden St. residence for an automatic fire alarm deemed to have been caused by a malfunction.
• GCPD officers responded to a 4th St. residence for the report of a suspicious auto with two individuals appearing to be taking photos of homes in the area. Detectives investigating.
• A Meadow St. resident reports that packages were taken from the front porch of the home. Detectives investigating.
• GCPD officers responded to eight medical-aided cases.
• GCPD officers responded to nine auto accidents.
9/14/26
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Whitehall Blvd. residence for an automatic fire alarm that was activated by a system malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Wilson St. residence for an automatic fire alarm that was activated by a malfunctioning sensor.
• GCPD officers responded to the Garden City RR station for a report of a male running westbound on the RR right-of-way next to the RR tracks. Upon arrival, officers observed the male running in the right-of-way and contacted the LIRR to slow trains in the area. Officers made contact with the male, who was identified as an autistic 19-year-old who had been reported missing from the NCPD 3rd Pct earlier in the day. Officers medically checked the male at the scene, and he was reunited with family members without incident.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to the Garden City High School for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set as a fire drill.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Stratford Ave. residence for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been a malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to an Arthur St. residence for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set in error.
• GCPD officers assisted Nassau County Probation officers, who conducted a traffic stop. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested a 63-year-old Valley Stream resident and issued tickets for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.
• GCPD officers responded to a Franklin Ave. location for the report of a possible missing person. Officers spoke with the reporting party, who advised that her son left the location on foot in an unknown direction and turned off his cell phone. After an extensive canvass of the area, GCPD officers were able to electronically locate the 16-year-old male’s cell phone in Albertson. GCPD and NCPD officers responded to the cell phone's location and found the male, who was then transported back to Garden City and evaluated by NYU Langone medical personnel.
• GCPD officers responded to nine medical-aided cases.
• GCPD officers responded to five auto accidents.
9/13/26
• GCPD responded to Weyford Terr and Main Ave. for a hazardous condition. An officer replaced the water cap, which had been dislodged by heavy rain. GCPD notified the Water Dept. regarding this.
• GCPD responded to Raymond Ct. regarding low wires, and Verizon was notified.
• GCPD responded to a Garden St. residence for a found property report. Investigation revealed an Uber left items on the wrong residence's stoop. The situation was corrected.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Brompton Rd. residence which FD determined was set off due to burnt food.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a 7th St. bank for a carbon monoxide alarm which FD determined was due to a malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Kensington Rd. residence for a fire call which FD determined was a false alarm.
9/12/26
• GCPD responded to 700 Garden City Plaza, the Residence Inn, for a guest who refused to leave. The subject refused identification but voluntarily left upon police arrival.
• GCPD assisted the GCFD at their unveiling of a statue in front of GCFD HQ, 347 Stewart Ave., and a subsequent celebration in their parking field.
• A Garden City resident, present in HQ, stated she was concerned about statements and messages regarding a friend of hers who lives in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Metro PD was notified to conduct a welfare check. Indianapolis Metro PD reported they contacted the woman, and all was in order.
• GCPD responded to a Wellington Rd. residence for a report of a stolen acorn wreath from her front door and a stolen American flag. Officers took a report and forwarded it to the detective division.
• GCPD officers participated in Truck Fest at St. Paul’s Complex.
• GCPD officers responded to a report of loud music at Edgemere Park. Officers canvassed the park and surrounding area and found no violations or loud music.
• GCPD officers responded to the Garden City Library for the report of a male possibly sleeping in the basement area. Officers identified the male, advised him of library rules, and he left the scene without incident. Field Interview completed.
• GCPD responded to a large group of youths in the 11th St. area. An officer observed two youths, one on an E-Bike and the other on a bicycle, enter a private residence. An East Meadow father responded, picked up his son, and retrieved the E-Bike. A Garden City mother responded and picked up her son. The resident whose property the youths were on refused to sign a trespass complaint.
9/11/26
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Rockaway Ave. and South Ave. for an odor of gas. FD reports it is due to roadwork in the area.
• During routine patrol, a GCPD officer observed a large group of youths on the corner of Cartaret Pl at 11th St. The officer requested assistance, and officers stayed in the area until the large group dispersed from a party.
• GCPD was present at 168 Nassau Blvd., the Garden City Jewish Center, for a Rosh Hashanah service.
• GCPD assisted GCFD with their 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Hilton Ave. gazebo. GCPD personnel assisted with street closures and pedestrian crossings.
• GCPD responded to Parking Field 6E for a report of a suspicious male in a striped shirt in a Black SUV. Officers located a male who advised he had just gotten off the train at the Country Life Press RR station. Officers properly identified the male, and he left the area.
• GCPD responded to 98 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City Middle School, to assist with a 9/11 flag ceremony.
• A 39-year-old Brentwood male, while driving a 2019 Ford van, was issued two tickets for striking the LIRR underpass at Chestnut St.
• GCPD responded to a Nassau Blvd. residence for an Apple Watch alert. A male had fallen and was assisted back to his feet. There was no report of injury.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Linden St. residence for a fire alarm, which the FD said was due to construction.
• GCPD personnel assisted with traffic control at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at 1490 Franklin Ave., NCPD HQ.
• GCPD traffic enforcement conducted a truck stop at the Stewart Manor RR Station. Officers inspected eight commercial vehicles, placing four out of service. Officers placed two operators out of service, and a 53-year-old Brentwood male was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Forty-three tickets were issued.
9/10/26
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University Hagedorn Hall for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been a malfunction.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University Residence Hall B for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set in error.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University Residence Hall B for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set off by smoke from a candle.
• GCPD officers responded to 240 Old Country Rd. for the report of a possible misplaced auto. Assistance was rendered and the owner and vehicle were reunited.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University Residence Hall B for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set off by smoke from a candle.
• As a result of an investigation by Garden City Detectives, a 45-year-old male resident of Brooklyn was arrested for Grand Larceny 3rd and Unlawful Possession of Personal ID 3rd.
9/9/26
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Stratford Ave. and Lee Rd. for a report of natural gas in the area. Upon arrival, officers checked the area and found no natural gas leak.
• GCPD officers assisted Nassau County Probation officers with a traffic stop investigation. As a result, officers arrested a 42-year-old male resident of Hempstead for Unlicensed Operation, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Unregistered Vehicle.
• A Chestnut St. resident reports a fraudulent Small Business Administration loan having been opened under their name. Detectives investigating.
• A 2nd St. resident reports checks being altered and cashed. Detectives investigating.
• GCPD officers responded to Grove Park for the report of a suspicious male, deemed to have been a Garden City resident taking a walk through the park.
• GCPD officers responded to a report of an auto accident involving a vehicle striking the MTA overpass at Chestnut St. and St. James Street South. Officers issued the vehicle operator two VTL tickets.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to the Cathedral Nursery School for the report of wires down. GCFD determined the wires were down and not live due to ongoing construction, and the wires were cut and removed without incident.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to a Cambridge Ave. residence for a carbon monoxide alarm. GCFD received negative readings, and the residence was deemed safe for occupancy.
• GCPD officers responded to Old Country Rd. for a report of a possible village code violation of construction after hours. Officers determined that National Grid was doing emergency gas line repairs, and everything was in order.
9/8/26
• GCPD officers responded to the Garden City Jewish Center for a report of a large group of youths on bicycles on the grounds. Officers canvassed the area with negative results.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University Post Hall for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set off due to va**ng.
• GCPD officers responded to Stewart Ave. at Cherry Valley Ave. for a report of an auto accident involving a pedestrian who was struck and the vehicle involved leaving the scene without exchanging information. Detectives are investigating. A 68-year-old male resident of Rockville Centre was arrested by GCPD Detectives and charged with leaving the scene of an auto accident related to an accident that occurred earlier on 9/8/26.
9/7/26
• GCPD officers participated in NYS DWI Crackdown. While on patrol, officers arrested a 20-year-old male resident of Williston Park for DWI while operating a 2008 Honda on Franklin Ave. in the vicinity of 15th St.
• GCPD officers responded to the Garden City Pool for a report of the handicapped lift inside the pool not functioning properly and a male unable to get out of the pool. Officers assisted a male out of the pool and into his chair without incident.
• GCPD officers responded to a Chestnut St. residence for a report of packages stolen from the front porch on a past date. Detectives are investigating.
• GCPD officers responded to a 1st Pl residence for a report of a Village code violation; a real estate sign was posted. The sign was removed without incident.
• GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University for an automatic fire alarm, deemed to have been set off due to va**ng in the bathroom.
• GCPD officers responded to a Jackson St. residence for a report of a person possibly being held at gunpoint. Investigation revealed that the incident did not occur in Garden City.
• GCPD officers responded to St. Paul’s for a report of a person inadvertently locked inside the rest station bathroom. Officers removed the person without incident, and GC Parks and Recreation was notified to secure the bathroom door.
• GCPD officers responded to a Poplar St. residence for a report of the possible use of a gas leaf blower. Officers checked the area and observed no violations.
• GCPD officers responded to a Franklin Ave. business for a report of a possible larceny. Detectives investigating.
• GCPD officers responded to Cathedral Ave. at 6th St. for a report of a possible traffic light malfunction and/or railroad gate malfunction. Investigation revealed the MTA was in the area, and both the traffic light and railroad gates appeared to be functioning properly.
• GCPD Detectives are investigating damage to a Flock camera on Clinton Rd.
