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Miguel A. Medina, 38, of Uniondale, was observed operating a 2016 gray colored Nissan Altima with a temporary Texas registration northbound in Oceanside on Long Beach Road on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2:20 a.m., Nassau County Police said.
Police observed the vehicle making unsafe lane changes, leading to a vehicle and traffic law stop on Long Beach Road and West Waukena Avenue.
The investigation revealed there were four passengers in the vehicle: a 69-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and, in the rear seat, an 11-year-old boy and two girls, ages 3 and 5.
Medina was placed into custody. The children were released to a family member and the vehicle was impounded.
Medina was charged with the following:
- three counts of DWI Leandra’s Law,
- two counts of DWI,
- three counts of endangering the welfare of a child,
- two counts of criminal contempt,
- aggravated unlicensed operation,
- and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.
Medina will be arraigned on Monday, Feb. 10 in First District Court in Hempstead.
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