Valley Stream man charged with driving while intoxicated

Posted Sunday, September 6, 2026 12:28 pm

Elmer Martinez-Serrano,, of Valley Stream, was charged with driving while intoxicated and had a three-year-old girl in the vehicle on Sept.5.

Courtesy NCPD

By Jeff Bessen

A Valley Stream resident, who was driving, was stopped by Nassau County police and found to be intoxicated at 10:44 p.m. on Sept. 5, police said.

Officers saw a 2024 Honda CRV traveling west on Sunrise Highway failing to stay in one driving lane. Police stopped the vehicle near Brooklyn Avenue and 6th Street in Valley Stream.

After the subsequent investigation, Elmer Martinez-Serrano, 28, of Derby Street, was arrested. A three-year old girl was a passenger. She was released to a family member. There were no injuries.

Martinez-Serrano is being charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated (which is called Leandra’s Law, if a passenger is less than 16), driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a child and multiple vehicular traffic violations.

He will be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Sept. 6.

Report an inappropriate comment

HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but the best in hyperlocal community journalism comes straight to you. Consider supporting the Herald with a small donation. It can be a one-time, or a monthly contribution, to help ensure we’re here through this crisis. To donate or for more information, click here.