Buffalo Resident Arrested for Driving on Suspended License

COLCHESTER – Today, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Buffalo NY resident for driving with a suspended New York State Driver’s license.

On Friday night, June 7th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester, at 87 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 42-year-old Alexy Ruiz of Buffalo, NY. A check of Ruiz’s driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York.   

Deputies subsequently arrested Ruiz for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, an unclassified misdemeanor, as well as Unlicensed Operator and Speed in 55 mph zone, all violations of the New York State vehicle and traffic law. 

Ruiz was released on an appearance ticket and Traffic Summonses and was directed to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charges.