Man Caught Speeding In Stolen Car: Police

RIVERSIDE, NY — A Riverhead man was arrested Wednesday night after he was caught speeding in a stolen vehicle in Riverside, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at 10:33 p.m. when officers conducted a traffic stop after the driver of a 2017 Dodge Charger was seen speeding on County Road 51 near Old Riverhead-Moriches Road.

Further investigation by officers at the scene found that the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of New York City, police said.

Justus N. Davender, 28, was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, and several vehicle and traffic law violations, police said.

Davender was then transported to Southampton Town police headquarters and held for morning arraignment.