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.
