The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of a Massachusetts man for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) for an incident that occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:49 pm in East Meadow.

According to Police, Defendant Gregory Foutz, 48, of 12 Briarcliff Drive, was observed operating a black 2023 Nissan Titan northbound on Merrick Avenue near the intersection of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard. Officers conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop and observed the defendant with slurred speech, watery eyes and an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath resulting in positive results on the Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Defendant Foutz was placed under arrest without incident. No injuries were reported. The vehicles passenger, a male, 13, was released into the custody of a family friend that responded to scene.

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

Details by: Public Information Office                                            06/16/24/0240/9849