Wanted under Leandra’s Law for DWI with a child in Oyster Bay

Nassau County Police Department mugshot of Nicolas Saavedra Ulloa, 28, wanted on an aggravated DWI charge involving a child passenger under 16 in Oyster Bay.

Nassau County police are searching for a 28-year-old man wanted on an aggravated driving while intoxicated charge involving a child passenger younger than 16 in Oyster Bay.

Police identified the wanted man as Nicolas Saavedra Ulloa, who is wanted on a charge of aggravated DWI with a child passenger under 16, first offense.

The charge falls under New York’s Leandra’s Law, which makes driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a child younger than 16 in the vehicle a Class E felony, punishable by up to four years in state prison.

Authorities identified Oyster Bay as the location of the alleged offense but did not provide additional details about the incident, including when it occurred or the circumstances surrounding the charge.

Saavedra Ulloa is described as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Police released his photograph and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the department through its social media accounts. Messages can be forwarded anonymously.

Authorities warned the public not to attempt to apprehend or detain Saavedra Ulloa and instead to contact police.

Photo: Nicolas Saavedra Ulloa, 28, is wanted by Nassau County police on an aggravated DWI charge involving a child passenger younger than 16 in Oyster Bay. (Nassau County Police Department)

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