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Drunk Driver Hits Long Island Home, Cocaine Discovered In Car: Police

In addition to allegedly driving while intoxicated, authorities also discovered what they believed to be cocaine in the driver's car.

A 20-year-old Valley Stream man, James Wheeler, was allegedly intoxicated when he struck a home with his car on the night of Wednesday, April 16, police said.

A 20-year-old Valley Stream man, James Wheeler, was allegedly intoxicated when he struck a home with his car on the night of Wednesday, April 16, police said.

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Sophie Grieser
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The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 26 in Massapequa.

James Wheeler, 20, of Valley Stream, was driving his 2022 Ford Ranger at 11 p.m. when he struck a home on Denise Street.

When police arrived at the scene, Wheeler was arrested without incident and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Wheeler was also found to be in possession of two plastic straws and a substance that appeared to be cocaine.

Police reported that there were no injuries or structural damage to the home.

Wheeler is charged with:

  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Driving while ability impaired by alcohol
  • Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance

He is due back at First District Court on Thursday, June 8. 

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