Long Island DWI Arrests & Cases

DWI and impaired driving arrest reports from Nassau and Suffolk County.

50 reports

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.

MAJOR GOOGLE_NEWS 10h ago

Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffolk Police Car on Montauk Highway

Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffol. Suffolk County. August 28, 2026.

Copiague Suffolk County

MINOR GOOGLE_NEWS 13h ago

John Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged in DWI Crash, Fuel Spill on Sunrise Highway in Brookhaven

John Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged in DWI Crash, Fuel Spill on Sunrise Highwa. August 28, 2026.

Brookhaven

MODERATE GOOGLE_NEWS 14h ago

Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffolk Police Patrol Car on Montauk Highway

Julio Zelaya, 39, of Copiague Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Suffol. Suffolk County. August 28, 2026.

Copiague Suffolk County

MODERATE GOOGLE_NEWS 14h ago

John Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged With DWI After Sunrise Highway Work-Zone Crash, Fuel Spill

John Arthur Seeger of Medford Charged With DWI After Sunrise Highway Work-Zone C. August 28, 2026.

Medford

MAJOR NYSP 22h ago

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday Night, August 27

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday Night, August 27. August 27, 2026.

MODERATE GOOGLE_NEWS Aug 27, 2:04 PM

Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford Charged With DWI After Wilson Drive Crash Injures 2 in Middle Island

Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford Charged With DWI After Wilson Drive Crash Injures 2. August 27, 2026.

Middle Island

MAJOR NYSP Aug 27, 1:50 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, August 27, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Thursday, August 27, 2026. August 27, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 26, 10:30 PM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026. August 26, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 26, 7:44 PM

DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway Injures One in Two-Vehicle Collision — August 26

DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway Injures One in Two-Vehicle Collision — Au. 1 injured, 2 vehicles. on meadowbrook

1 injured

MAJOR NYSP Aug 26, 12:58 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Wednesday, August 26, 2026. August 26, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 26, 12:49 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Wednesday, August 26, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. August 26, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 25, 10:25 PM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, August 25, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, August 25, 2026. August 25, 2026.

MODERATE SCPD Aug 24, 6:15 PM

Dwight Douglas of Brentwood Arrested Driving Crown Cars Taxi with 37 License Suspensions

Dwight Douglas of Brentwood Arrested Driving Crown Cars Taxi with 37 License Sus. Suffolk County. August 24, 2026.

Brentwood Suffolk County

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 4:37 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 3:54 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 3:52 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 3:36 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 2:57 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 2:22 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 1:17 AM

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026

DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night, August 23, 2026. August 23, 2026.

MAJOR NYSP Aug 23, 1:00 AM