Port Chester man arrested for DWI Leandra’s Law with five minors in vehicle
On October 31, 2026, members of the New York State Police assigned to SP New Rochelle arrested Fredy A. Regalado-Carranza, 32, of Port Chester, New York, for five counts of aggravated DWI with a passenger less than 16 (DWI Leandra’s Law).
At approximately 1:28 a.m. on October 31, troopers observed a 2012 Mazda sedan traveling southbound on South Main Street in the village of Port Chester with children unrestrained in the back seat. Troopers initiated a traffic stop, and upon interview of the operator, identified as Regalado-Carranza, troopers observed signs of intoxication. Standard field sobriety tests were administered, which indicated impairment. Five children were present in the vehicle, ranging in age from 15 years to two months.
Regalado-Carranza was placed into custody and transported to SP New Rochelle, where he registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15%.
In addition to aggravated DWI, Regalado-Carranza was charged with multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.
He was released to a sober third party and is due in Rye Town Court on November 20.
The children were turned over to a sober third party.
The New York State Police urge drivers to use the STOP-DWI Have a Plan app to help them get home safely. The free app allows users to contact a taxi service or ride share, program a designated-driver list, or report a suspected impaired driver.
Leandra’s Law (Child Passenger Protection Act) is named after Leandra Rosado, an 11-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash after the driver, who had allegedly been drinking for several hours prior to the crash, lost control of her vehicle on the Henry Hudson Parkway. Leandra’s Law, which became effective December 18, 2009, sets some of the toughest DWI provisions in the country.