The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of a Freeport woman for DWI – Leandra’s Law on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 3:04 pm in Freeport.

According to Police, Bernadette, 40, of 273 South Ocean Avenue was operating a 2019 Kia SUV and struck a parked vehicle in front of 87 North Ocean Avenue.  The defendant struck a 2004 Ford Pickup Truck with one male occupant, 56.  Officers responded to the accident. No injuries were reported.

A subsequent investigation was conducted and Beria was placed under arrest without incident.  Descendants 11 year old daughter was in the vehicle.  The child was released into the custody of a family member.  

Defendant Beria is charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Child under 16) under the Leandra Law, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  She will be arraigned on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in First District Court,Hempstead.

Details by:PIO                                                                                             12/17/19/0200/8834