Police: Man accused of driving drunk in East Meadow with 13-year-old boy inside car

The man failed a sobriety test and was arrested. The boy was released to a family friend at the scene.

News 12 Staff

Jun 16, 2024, 10:21 AM

Updated 193 days ago

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A 48-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Saturday for driving drunk in East Meadow with a 13-year-old boy inside of the car, police say.
Gregory Foutz was driving on Merrick Avenue near the intersection of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard when he was pulled over just before 9 p.m.
Authorities say a 13-year-old boy was a passenger in the vehicle during the incident.
The man failed a sobriety test and was arrested. The boy was released to a family friend at the scene.
No injuries were reported. Authorities say Foutz faces an aggravated DWI charge under Leandra’s Law, a felony.