Far Rockaway woman charged with DWI in Hewlett

After being found leaving the scene of an accident, Natasha Robinson, of Far Rockaway, was allegedly driving while intoxicated and arrested in Hewlett by Nassau police at 11 p.m. on Feb. 23.

The accident occurred on Broadway near Hewlett Avenue when a 2010 Ford Escape driven by Robinson, 37, hit a white 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, then took off, according to police. Robinson was stopped by the police on Broadway near Starks Place, where they took her into custody after a field sobriety test was conducted.

Robinson, of Beech 46th Place, had a 2-year-old boy in the vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, and then released to a family member. The Suburban was driven by a young woman, 17. No one was hurt, police said.

Arraigned on Feb. 24, Robinson was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child under 16, aggravated driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of incident and several traffic violations.          

Releases on her recognizance, the court issued a temporary order of protection. The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County is representing Robinson. Her next court date is March 2.