Central Islip man arrested in Old Westbury for drunk driving

Teri West
Jose Saravia, 41, was arrested early Sunday in Old Westbury with charges that included aggravated driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child. (Photo courtesy of Nassau County Police)

A Central Islip man was arrested in Old Westbury early Sunday for driving while intoxicated, according to Nassau County police.

Jose Saravia, 41, was driving with his 12-year-old daughter when officers pulled him over, police said.

Saravia had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on his breath, a news release said.

Police had observed multiple traffic violations before pulling him over, it said.

The arrest occurred at 3:15 a.m. Saravia’s charges included aggravated driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child.

The 12-year-old’s mother retrieved her from the scene, police said.

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