Alleged Unlicensed Operation Arrest following 18 Suspensions

ROXBURY — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Grand Gorge resident for aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree.

On Thursday night, December 4th, Sheriff’s Deputies were traveling on State Highway 30, in the Town of Roxbury. Deputies observed a vehicle parked in the northbound lane of State Highway 30 with the vehicle's hazard lights activated. Deputies made contact with the driver, who was identified as 40-year-old Peter Williams of Grand Gorge. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Williams’ drivers license was suspended for failure to answer summons with a total of 18 suspensions. 

Upon completion of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged Williams with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Second Degree, a misdemeanor, and Unlicensed Operator, a violation, both offenses of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Upon completion of arrest processing, Williams was released on an appearance ticket and traffic summonses and is to appear in the Town of Roxbury Court at a later date to answer the charges.