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.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Thursday, May 28
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Thursday, May 28. May 28, 2026.
Deer Park Nail Salon DWI Crash That Killed 4: Defendant Steven Schwally Suffers Heart Attack Mid-Trial — Judge Rules Trial Continues Without Him
Steven Schwally, 66, the Dix Hills man charged with second-degree murder for driving drunk at 78 mph into Hawaii Nail &
East Hampton DWI Arrest Turns Into Drug Bust After Police Find Cocaine on Suspect at Station — Memorial Day Weekend
Leonel Josue Martinez Biznay, 23, of East Hampton was arrested for DWI after police observed his pickup truck weaving on
East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ
East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ. May 26, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday May 26
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Tuesday May 26. May 26, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, May 26
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, May 26. May 26, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, May 26
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Tuesday, May 26. May 26, 2026.
DWI Driver Ejects Passenger in Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Near Exit M5
DWI Driver Ejects Passenger in Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Near Exit M5. Nassau County. May 25, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Memorial Day 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Memorial Day 2026. May 25, 2026.
Hampton Bays Man Arrested for DWI After Erratic Driving on Flanders Road
Hampton Bays Man Arrested for DWI After Erratic Driving on Flanders Road. May 25, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24. May 24, 2026.
Suffolk County Police Deploy Saliva-Testing Kits to Detect Marijuana-Impaired Drivers Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Suffolk County police are piloting SoToxa oral fluid testing kits to detect recent marijuana, opioid, cocaine, methamphe
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Memorial Day Weekend
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island on Memorial Day Weekend. May 24, 2026.
DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges
DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges. May 24, 2026.
Passenger Ejected in DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway — Westbury Man Charged With Assault
A 35-year-old Westbury man has been charged with assault and DWI after allegedly speeding and rear-ending a Honda Pilot
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night — Details Limited
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night — Details Limited. May 24, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Amid Memorial Day Weekend
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Amid Memorial Day Weekend. May 24, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24. May 24, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Night. May 24, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday, May 24. May 24, 2026.
DWI Arrest on Meadowbrook State Parkway as Holiday Weekend Traffic Surges
DWI Arrest on Meadowbrook State Parkway as Holiday Weekend Traffic Surges. on meadowbrook stpkwy. May 24, 2026.
Nassau County Police Seek Missing Adult Last Seen in Baldwin
Nassau County Police Seek Missing Adult Last Seen in Baldwin. on missing person baldwin the missing persons squad report
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Night, May 23
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Night, May 23. May 23, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, May 23
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday, May 23. May 23, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Night, May 23
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Night, May 23. May 23, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Friday May 22
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Friday May 22. May 22, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday, May 22
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday, May 22. May 22, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday Night, May 22
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday Night, May 22. May 22, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday Night, May 22
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Friday Night, May 22. May 22, 2026.
State Police, Nassau Cops Ramp Up DWI Patrols Across Long Island This Memorial Day Weekend
State Police, Nassau Cops Ramp Up DWI Patrols Across Long Island This Memorial D. May 22, 2026.
Surveillance Video: Drunk Driver Nearly Hits Two Suffolk Police Officers During Traffic Stop in Wyandanch
A 24-year-old Wyandanch man was charged with DWI after surveillance video captured his car speeding into a traffic stop
Nassau Police Launch Memorial Day DWI Crackdown at Long Island Beaches
Nassau Police Launch Memorial Day DWI Crackdown at Long Island Beaches. Nassau County. May 22, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Tuesday, May 19, 2026
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island — Tuesday, May 19, 2026. May 19, 2026.
Drunk Driver Shows Up to Pick Up Friend From DWI Arrest in Montgomery County
Drunk Driver Shows Up to Pick Up Friend From DWI Arrest in Montgomery County. May 19, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday May 18
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island, Monday May 18. May 18, 2026.
Westhampton Beach Woman Charged With DWI After Dune Road Crash in Hampton Bays
Westhampton Beach Woman Charged With DWI After Dune Road Crash in Hampton Bays. May 18, 2026.
Drunk Driver Arrested at Sheriff's Office While Picking Up DWI Pal
Drunk Driver Arrested at Sheriff's Office While Picking Up DWI Pal. May 18, 2026.
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Monday
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Monday. May 18, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Evening
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Sunday Evening. May 17, 2026.
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Sunday
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Sunday. May 17, 2026.
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Sunday
DWI Driver Arrested in Major Incident on Long Island Sunday. May 17, 2026.
DWI Driver Arrested on Sunken Meadow Parkway Sunday
DWI Driver Arrested on Sunken Meadow Parkway Sunday. on sunken meadow pkwy. May 17, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Evening
DWI Arrest Reported on Long Island Saturday Evening. May 16, 2026.
Manhattan Driver Charged with DWI, Manslaughter in Fatal NYC Pedestrian Crash
Manhattan Driver Charged with DWI, Manslaughter in Fatal NYC Pedestrian Crash. May 16, 2026.
Two Killed in NYC Sidewalk Crash; Suspected Drunk Driver Knew Victims
Two Killed in NYC Sidewalk Crash; Suspected Drunk Driver Knew Victims. May 16, 2026.
Major DWI Incident Reported on Long Island Saturday
Major DWI Incident Reported on Long Island Saturday. May 16, 2026.
DWI Arrest Made on Long Island Saturday Night
DWI Arrest Made on Long Island Saturday Night. May 16, 2026.
DWI Arrest Reported on Southern State Parkway Saturday
DWI Arrest Reported on Southern State Parkway Saturday. on southern stpkwy. May 16, 2026.
Driver Arrested on DWI Charges in Major Long Island Incident
Driver Arrested on DWI Charges in Major Long Island Incident. May 15, 2026.
DWI Driver Kills 2, Injures 3 on Upper West Side Sidewalk
DWI Driver Kills 2, Injures 3 on Upper West Side Sidewalk. May 15, 2026.