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Nilsa M. Santos Romero, 30, of Hempstead, was operating a 2011 Honda when she stopped Monday, Oct. 5 at 12:15 a.m. in Hempstead.on Centre Street, according to Nassau County Police.
A subsequent investigation was conducted and Romero was found to be driving in an intoxicated condition.was placed under arrest without incident, police said.
Romero’s 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter were passengers in her vehicle.
The children were released into the custody of a family member.
Romero was charged with:
- two counts of driving while intoxicated,
- two counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (child under 16) under the Leandra Law,
- two counts of endangering the welfare of a child,
- multiple traffic infractions.
She is due to be arraigned on Monday, Oct. 5, in Mineola.
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