Wantagh Man Busted for Drunk Driving After Crashing Vehicle into Vacant Building, Cops Say
The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a Wantagh man for a DWI that occurred on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:40 a.m. in Westbury.
According to Police, a 21-year-old male operating a 2019 Honda Civic was involved in a collision into a vacant building, located at 1137 Old Country Road. Upon arrival, Officers removed the driver, defendant Aidan Schwartz, of 3740 Jules Lane, from the vehicle to ensure his safety and arrested him for Driving While Intoxicated, and driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle.
The building sustained extensive damage and the Town of North Hempstead Building Department, along with PSEG, responded to scene. The defendant was transported to a local area hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Defendant Schwartz is charged with DWI and multiple VTL violations. He will be arraigned when medically practical.