Intoxicated Suffolk County Driver Had 2 Children In Vehicle During Routine Traffic Stop: Cops

A Long Island man was busted for alleged felony aggravated DWI with two children under the age of 16 in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop of a 2021 Cadillac Escalade.

A Long island man was busted for alleged aggravated DWI after being stopped with two children in his car.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Kathy Reakes

12/30/2024 2:50 p.m.

Donald Durando, age 44, of Smithtown, Suffolk County, was charged by state police in Windham, Greene County, on Saturday, Dec. 28, NYSP Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said.

While interviewing Durando, troopers smelled the strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath. Alvarez said. Durando submitted to a field sobriety test, which he failed, and was placed under arrest without incident.

Two children under the age of 16 were also located in the vehicle, bringing the charge to aggravated DWI under Leandra's Law, which prohibits driving drunk with children in the vehicle.

Durando refused chemical testing and was released with an appearance ticket.

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