The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of a Freeport man for Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:50 pm in Roosevelt.

According to Police, Defendant Abidan Sorto-Benitez, 32, of 52 Russell Place was operating a 2004 Honda Civic at the intersection of Branch Place and Conlon Road where he struck a curb rendering his vehicle inoperable.

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 defendant’s juvenile son, 3, was a passenger in the vehicle and was released into the custody of a family member. No injuries were reported.

Defendant Abidan Sorto-Benitez is charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Child under 16) under the Leandra’s Law, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Infractions. He will be arraigned on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.  

 Details by PIO                                                                                 06/09/24/0330/9849