Protect Your Property – Lock Your Cars
During the weekend of July 7-8,? there were larcenies from three (3) parked automobiles in the Police District during nighttime hours (Richards Road, Bayview Ave, Third Ave). In addition, a vehicle was stolen on Davis Road. All of the vehicles that had property stolen...
Recent Scams in Nassau County involving Apple products or services:
SCAM ? Victim, while browsing the World Wide Web, did receive a ?pop-up? claiming to be Apple Tech Support. The message stated that Victim?s cell phone had been infected with a virus and that she should call the number provided to fix the issue. Victim called and...
PWPD Prom Safety Tips
Port Washington Police Chief James Salerno and Police Commissioner Angela Lawlor Mullins would like to remind young people to make responsible choices on prom night. To ensure everyone has a safe prom night, parents and guardians need to talk with their teens...
PWPD AWARDS CEREMONY
The Port Washington Police District Awards Ceremony will be held on May 17, 2018 from 7:30 pm ? 9:00 pm at the Port Washington Public Library. Members of the public are invited to attend.
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Please drive carefully and watch for motorcycles. Share the road. Motorcyclists - check out the tips below. *Know the rules of the road. *Be aware that riding with a passenger requires considerably more skill. *Never drink and ride. *Drive defensively, especially at...
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY RESULTS
On April 28th ?2018 The Port Washington Police and the DEA held a Drug Take Back Day. ?The DEA took in 4,813.577 lbs. of unused/unwanted medications New York State wide. 1,839.038 lbs. came from Long Island. The Port Washington Police?took in 45.170 lbs. So far in the...
PWPD DRUG TAKE BACK DAY APRIL 28, 2018
THE PORT WASHINGTON POLICE DISTRICT IS TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?APRIL 28 AT PORT WASHINGTON POLICE HEADQUARTERS. On Saturday?April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Port Washington Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public...
Meeting Time Change
MEETING ? The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District has rescheduled the Wednesday April 25, 2018 7:00 PM meeting. The Board of Commissioners will now meet Wednesday April 25, 2018 at 9:00 AM.? Meeting to take place at Port Washington Police...
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday Front of Beacon Theater with PWPD standing next to war time collection of scrap for war effort. See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here???https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
Phone Scammers Continue to Target Our Community
? Between 2/7/18 ? 2/9/18 two people in the community were victims of scams (IRS & PSE&G). If any person or company requests you pay them in gift cards ? THINK SCAM !
Help Protect Our Wildlife
Several times a year, PWPD responds for injured?wildlife. Geese and other wildlife routinely cross the road?in the area of Baxter Pond and other areas along Shore Road. Please slow down and drive safely. Help our friends make it to the other side of the road.
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday ?? Raid on the Cove Inn - December 1923. See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here???https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
PWPD Preps for Storm
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow...
Ice Safety
The local Ponds and certain areas of?Manhasset Bay appear to be frozen. Please remind your children of the dangers of walking out on the ice. ?What may appear to be frozen throughout may be thin ice and be an accident waiting to happen. The danger is not only to your...
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday -? School Crossing Guard Ann La Forge in 1964. See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here???https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
Arrests Made in Burglary
Port Washington Police Chief James Salerno reports the details of an arrest of three men in connection with an occupied burglary that occurred on Monday, October 16th, 2017 at 2:24 a.m. in Port Washington. According to police, the three defendants Desmond Murchison...
Happy Chanukah
????? ???! The Port Washington Police?wish you a Happy Chanukah.
Beacon Hill / Longview Road Closures
*** ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE*** Beacon Hill Water Storage Tank Replacement Project Update for the Week of December 11, 2017 Planned road closures: Periods of full road closure of Longview Road between Beacon Hill and Hillcrest Roads (except for residents who live in this...
Winter Driving Tips
Drive slowly. It?s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered surface. On the road, increase your following distance enough so that you?ll have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead of you. Know whether your vehicle has an antilock brake...
Police Commissioner Election Results
The Port Washington Police District Election for Police Commissioner was held on December 5, 2017. Police Commissioner Results: Tom Rice - 756 James Duncan - 400 Tom Rice will begin his Term as Police Commissioner January 1, 2018?joining Police Commissioners Angela...