New York State Police say they arrested a man and have charged him with felony 1st degree aggravated unlicensed operation. The charge comes after a Monday afternoon arrest in the Southern Tier, where police say the same suspect is still out driving without a license.
According to state officials, the suspect’s driver’s license has been suspended more than ten times. How does something like this happen so often?
How Can One Have Their License Taken Away That Many Times?
A police spokeswoman explains that suspensions happen after the driver fails to pay fines or appear in court to answer charges. So an unpaid summon would lead to another suspension. According to NBC, one suspect from this 2023 story actually had 65 license suspensions on 12 dates.
New York State Man Who’s License Was Suspended 10 Times Arrested Again
New York State Police said in a press release that on January 12, troopers arrested a 38-year-old man from Apalachin, New York for the class “E” felony of aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree.
A trooper in the town of Union said they observed a Ford Mustang with an expired registration and initiated a traffic stop. While interviewing the driver, the trooper learned that he did not have a valid driver’s license and has been suspended more than 10 times.
The suspect was arrested and transported where he was processed and later transported to the Broome County Jail for arraignment.
Stop! Don’t Miss These 11 Incredible Upstate New York Roadside Sites!As a travel guide writer, I am especially tuned-in to the many (countless) interesting roadside sites in our area that are fascinating and historic. I compiled a list of 100 of the best in my book Upstate Uncovered (Syracuse University Press). I will start periodically posting some of the best. Don’t miss these!
From the grave of one of America’s most beloved artists, to the world’s largest pancake griddle, to New York’s own Mount Rushmore, and to the oldest stage and theatre in the country, these Upstate New York sites are all worthy of a few minutes of your time.
And why did Clara Barton set up her very first Red Cross chapter in little Dansville, N.Y> anyway??
History is around every corner in our beautiful Upstate New York!
Gallery Credit: Chuck D’Imperio
Man Sporting T-Shirt From Popular Hudson Valley Radio Station Busted
We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tell you about this nice little story.
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In 2013, a Bay Shore, New York man with 50 license suspensions was arrested. No big deal, right? Recognize the shirt he’s wearing? Yes, that t-shirt he’s wearing is from our very own local radio station, WRRV.
A man from Long Island man wearing a shirt from a radio station that is over 100 miles from where he lives. We are all very proud to this day of this magnificent feat.