Overview
- Mitchell Lerner, 75, was arrested at his home and charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
- Police say the alleged conduct occurred on Dec. 22 in Smithtown while Lerner instructed three 16-year-old students in a car.
- The arrest followed a tip that prompted a Suffolk County police investigation.
- Lerner was released on a desk appearance ticket and is expected to appear in First District Court in Central Islip.
- Defensive Driving School fired Lerner after initially suspending him, and police asked anyone with information to call 631-854-8326.