The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of an Albertson man for Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 6:30 pm in Williston Park.

According to police, Defendant Ben Abraham, 38, of 71 Funston Ave was operating a grey 2016 Toyota 4Runner with two juvenile passengers, ages 12 and 13, when he was involved in an auto accident. The defendant struck a parked vehicle on Horton Highway.

Upon Police arrival, Officers observed the defendant with glassy eyes and the smell of alcohol emanating from his breath. Officers conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test with positive results and the defendant was placed under arrest without incident. The vehicle was impounded and the juveniles were both released into the custody of a family member. No injuries were reported. 

Defendant Ben Abraham is charged with Driving While Intoxicated, two counts of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Child under 16) Leandra’s Law, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He will be arraigned on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at First District Court 99 Main Street, Hempstead. 

Details by PIO                                                                                 04/06/24/0440/8963