Bovina Center Man Arrested for Alleged Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

BOVINA — Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of a Bovina Center man on aggravated unlicensed operation charges.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 11th, 2025, while patrolling the Hamlet of Bovina, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle fail to make a complete stop at a posted stop sign and a traffic stop was conducted. 

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 67-year-old John Salak of Bovina Center. It was learned through an inquiry of the NYS DMV, that Salak's driving privileges in the State of New York had been suspended for failing to pay a driver responsibility assessment to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle. 

Upon completion of the investigation Sheriff's Deputies charged and arrested Salak with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the third degree, an unclassified Misdemeanor and Unlicensed Operator and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, both violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Salak was released on an appearance ticket and traffic summonses. Salak is scheduled to appear in the Town of Bovina Town Court at a later date.