Long Island DWI Arrests & Cases
DWI and impaired driving arrest reports from Nassau and Suffolk County.
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Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) remains one of the leading causes of fatal crashes on Long Island. New York State has some of the strictest DWI laws in the country — a first offense DWI is a misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail, $500-$1,000 in fines, and a six-month license revocation. Aggravated DWI (BAC 0.18+) and Vehicular Manslaughter charges carry significantly harsher penalties. This page tracks DWI-related arrests, charges, and case outcomes across Nassau and Suffolk County.
Medford Man, 21, Indicted on Manslaughter Charges After Alleged DWI Crash Kills Holtsville Man in Middle Island
Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges stemming from an alleged drunk- and drugged-driving crash that killed a 44-year-old Holtsville man in Middle Island, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office announced.
Riverhead Man Arrested for DWI After Two-Car Crash and Hit-and-Run in Flanders
Southampton Town Police said a 62-year-old Riverhead man was arrested on drunk-driving and hit-and-run charges after a two-car crash in Flanders on the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Middle Island Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Utility Pole on Schwenks Road in Water Mill
Southampton Town Police announced Sunday that a 22-year-old Middle Island man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash involving a utility pole on Schwenks Road in Water Mill.
22 DWI entries on Long Island parkways, Oct. 4–10, with 19 logged overnight
New York State Police Troop L logged 22 DWI entries on Long Island's state parkways for October 4–10, 2026, with 19 recorded overnight.
Plainview Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Drug-Impaired East Meadow Crash
Cassandra Panetta, 41, of Plainview, pleaded guilty on September 18, 2026 before Acting Supreme Court Justice Helene Gugerty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree (a Class C felony), Assault in the Second Degree (a Class D felony), and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (a misdemeanor), according to the Nassau County District Attorney's office as reported by Patch and Long Island Life & Politics.
11 of 15 DWI entries logged overnight on Long Island parkways, Sept. 26–Oct. 2
New York State Police Troop L logged 15 DWI entries on Long Island's state parkways the week of September 26–October 2, 2026, with 11 recorded between 10 p.m. and 5:59 a.m.
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested After Serious Crash on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square
Nassau County Police Homicide Squad detectives report that a 24-year-old Franklin Square woman was arrested on DWI and assault charges after a collision on Franklin Avenue left a 39-year-old man critically injured on the evening of September 24, 2026.
Two Baldwin Residents Arrested After Late-Night Shooting Inside Home Injures Woman
The Nassau County Police Department's First Squad reports that Alfredo Gonzalez, 43, and Donna Perez, 47, both of Baldwin, were arrested following a shooting at a Baldwin residence late Tuesday night that left a 28-year-old woman with a graze wound to her leg.
Brooklyn Man Arrested After Baldwin Elder Scam Attempt Nets $20,000 Withdrawal
Nassau County Police say a Brooklyn man has been charged with Attempted Grand Larceny after a 68-year-old Baldwin resident withdrew $20,000 from his bank following a computer pop-up scam on September 21, 2026.
Efren Morales Posadas, 28, of Shelter Island Charged With DWI After Failing to Keep Right
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 17, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 17, 2026. September 17, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 17, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 17, 2026. September 17, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 16, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 16, 2026. September 16, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026.
Nassau County Police Seek Missing Juvenile in Baldwin
Nassau County Police Seek Missing Juvenile in Baldwin. September 14, 2026.
New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run on Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run on Lakeville Road. September 14, 2026.
Cristian Guevara of Manorville Charged With Drug-Impaired Driving After LIE Crash Near Exit 50 Injures Pedestrian
Cristian Guevara of Manorville Charged With Drug-Impaired Driving After LIE Crash. September 14, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Monday, September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday September 14, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
Cristian Guevara of Melville Charged in Drug-Impaired LIE Crash That Injured a 27-Year-Old Man
Cristian Guevara of Melville Charged in Drug-Impaired LIE Crash That Injured a 27-Year-Old Man in manorville. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 13, 2026. September 13, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026. September 12, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026. September 12, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026. September 12, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, September 12, 2026. September 12, 2026.
Suffolk Prosecutor Arrested on DWI Charge in Quogue
Suffolk Prosecutor Arrested on DWI Charge in Quogue. Suffolk County. September 11, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday, September 11, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday, September 11, 2026. September 11, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 10, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, September 10, 2026. September 10, 2026.
Thomas Lobianco, 26, of Lake Ronkonkoma Charged in Drug-Impaired Wrong-Way Work Zone Crash That Killed a Road Construction Worker
Thomas Lobianco, 26, of Lake Ronkonkoma Charged in Drug-Impaired Wrong-Way Work Zone Crash. Suffolk County. September 9, 2026.
Riverhead Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2022 Cutchogue DWI Crash
Riverhead Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2022 Cutchogue DWI Crash. Suffolk County. September 9, 2026.
NY State Police Make 24 DWI Arrests, Issue 645 Tickets on Long Island Over Labor Day Weekend 2026
NY State Police Make 24 DWI Arrests, Issue 645 Tickets on Long Island Over Labor. September 9, 2026.
Adam Chrzanowski of Poland Pleads Guilty in Fatal Route 25 DWI Crash in Cutchogue
Adam Chrzanowski of Poland Pleads Guilty in Fatal Route 25 DWI Crash in Cutchogue. September 9, 2026.
Joseph Carroll of Southampton, Suffolk Prosecutor, Fired After DWI Crash at Quogue-Riverhead Road and Montauk Highway
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 9, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 9, 2026. September 9, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 9, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, September 9, 2026. September 9, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday, September 8, 2026. September 8, 2026.
Nassau County Police Launch Labor Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Across Nassau
Nassau County Police Launch Labor Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Across Nassau. September 8, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, September 8, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, September 8, 2026. September 8, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday, September 8, 2026. September 8, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday, September 7, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday, September 7, 2026. September 7, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Labor Day, September 7, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Labor Day, September 7, 2026. September 7, 2026.
Team USA Triathlete, 38, Dies in Drowning at Shelter Island's Pridwin Hotel
Team USA Triathlete, 38, Dies in Drowning at Shelter Island's Pridwin Hotel. September 7, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 6, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Sunday, September 6, 2026. September 6, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 6, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, September 6, 2026. September 6, 2026.