On November 25, 2022, around 5:45 AM, the State Police responded to a report of a Honda Pilot driving erratically on the eastbound Southern State Parkway in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. Troopers located the Honda traveling in the area of Exit 27N with its front driver’s side tire blown out and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Troopers interviewed the operator and sole occupant who was identified as Siwatu Emanuel, age 39, of Richmond, VA.
During the initial investigation, Emanuel displayed signs of intoxication and was placed under arrest for DWI. Further investigation revealed Emanuel was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun.
Due to the actions of the Troopers, they removed not only an intoxicated driver from the roadway but also a dangerous weapon from our community.
Emanuel was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, a C – Felony and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified Misdemeanor.
Emanuel will be arraigned tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM at Nassau County First District Court.