Crime & Safety
Brooklyn Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Dulles Airport
Police said he also had fake credit cards and a fake driver's license.
MONROE, NY — A Brooklyn man faces three felonies after being accused of stealing a car from Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
New York State Police said they were notified Thursday morning of a stolen vehicle in the area.
While on patrol on Route 17, troopers from the Monroe barracks saw the stole car — a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro with a Virginia license plate.
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It was stopped at the exit 129 off ramp.
Police said the driver identified himself as Danny Bourne, but an investigation found that his real name is Darren Saunders, 25, of Brooklyn.
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He was in possession of two fraudulent credit cards and a fake Illinois driver's license, all with the fake name of Danny Bourne, police said.
Saunders also had about 10 grams of marijuana, according to authorities.
Police said he was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a forged instrument, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, all felonies, false personation, a misdemeanor, and second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Saunders was arraigned in the City of Newburgh Court and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Blooming Grove Court Dec. 1.
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