CRIME BLOTTER · WANTAGH

Wantagh Crime & Police Blotter

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Recent crime and police-blotter reports for Wantagh, in Nassau County, Long Island. This page tracks wantagh crime, wantagh police blotter, and wantagh arrests — currently 6 reports, led by impaired driving, drug crime. Every entry is sourced from the New York State Police, Nassau County Police Department, and the Nassau District Attorney's office, and updated continuously as new incidents are reported.

Impaired DrivingAug 30

DWI Arrest at Exit 27S of Westbound Southern State Parkway in Wantagh — August 30

A driver was arrested on a DWI charge Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Exit 27S ramp from the westbound Southern State Parkway to the southbound Wantagh State Parkway. One vehicle was involved. The incident was classified as major severity.

Impaired DrivingAug 28

DWI Arrest on Wantagh State Parkway Shuts Down Traffic, Aug. 28

Drug CrimeAug 7

Bellrose Terrace Man Arrested in Wantagh Overdose Investigation

Impaired DrivingJul 6

DWI Arrest Reported on Wantagh Avenue in Nassau County, July 6

Impaired DrivingDec 14, 2025

Queens Man Arrested for Fatal DWI Crash on Southern State

Wantagh Man Sentenced to 7–15 Years in Fatal DWI Crash on Jericho Turnpike
Impaired DrivingNov 18, 2025

Wantagh Man Sentenced to 7–15 Years in Fatal DWI Crash on Jericho Turnpike