Driver charged after allegedly possessing fictitious New York driver’s licenses during traffic stop in Rochester

On July 26, 2026, New York State Police arrested Cory C. Thompson, age 37, of Rochester, NY, following a traffic stop in the city of Rochester. 

At approximately 2:05 p.m., a trooper stopped a 2007Acura RDX after observing the vehicle bearing New York registration that was registered to a Hyundai Elantra. During the investigation, troopers determined the vehicle was unregistered, uninsured, uninspected, and displayed a switched plate. 

The operator provided what appeared to be a New York State driver’s license. Upon further examination, troopers observed several inconsistencies indicating the license was fictitious. A DMV inquiry confirmed the license number did not exist. A subsequent records check identified the operator’s actual New York driver’s license, which had been revoked. During an inventory of the operator’s belongings, troopers located a second fictitious New York State driver’s license. 

Thompson was charged with: 

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 3rd degree (A misdemeanor)Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations 

Thompson was processed at SP Rochester, issued an appearance ticket returnable to Rochester Criminal Court on August 14, 2026, and released.

The two fictitious New York driver’s licenses were seized as evidence.