Crime & Safety
Police Log: Report of Gunshots, Car Troubles During Snowstorm in Northport
Excerpts from the Northport Police Department log.
Saturday, Jan. 7
At 1:09 p.m, patrol officers saw a motor vehicle struggling to ascend Scudder Avenue during a snowstorm. Officers turned the vehicle around for the driver and told him to seek a path that wasn't as steep to Main Street.
At 2:20 p.m. police received a report of a group of youths sledding in the street on Cathy Court. Officers told the youths to be careful.
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At 6:45 p.m., police assisted Asharoken Police with an intoxicated man sitting inside the Mobil gas station on Fort Salonga Road. Northport Rescue responded and transported the man to Northport V.A. Hospital.
Sunday, Jan. 8
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At 2:33 a.m., police responded to the report of a possible gunshot heard near Main Street. Officers canvassed the area did not notice anything suspicious.
At 5:32 p.m., police responded to a Reservoir Avenue location for the report of a Jeep following vehicles and using a siren. Officers canvassed the area but could not locate the vehicle.
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