The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a Hempstead woman for DWI - Leandra’s Law that occurred on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:15 pm in East Garden City.

According to police, officers responded to a 911 call for an auto accident in front of 11 Davis Avenue.  Upon arrival, officers were informed that a female operating a black, 2014 Honda CRV struck a 2017 Nissan Sentra, being operated by a 53-year-old male and fled the scene.  

During the investigation officers observed the 2014 Honda CRV, activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop in front of 665 Commercial Avenue.  A subsequent investigation was conducted and Monique Williams, 35, of 25 Florence Avenue was placed under arrest without further incident.  The defendant’s 3-year-old daughter was a passenger in the vehicle.  The female child was transported to a local area hospital for a complaint of head pain and released into the custody of a family member.

The 53-year-old male victim was also transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

Further investigation revealed, that Defendant Williams had also struck an unoccupied 2023 GMC Acadia in the parking of 11 Davis Avenue and left the scene.

Defendant Monique Williams is charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger Less than 16 years (Leandra’s Law), Endangering the Welfare of a Child and two (2) counts of Leaving the Scene of an Incident.  She will be arraigned on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: PIO                                                                           07/25/24/0330/8834