SOUTHEAST, NY – New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested Miguel O. Melendez, 21, of Carmel, New York, on Sunday. He is charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony.
Troopers stopped a vehicle without a front license plate on Route 6 in Carmel. (SIGN UP: Click here to get Patch’s daily newsletter, news alerts and updates. You can download the Patch App for iPhone and iPad here.)
They say an investigation revealed that the vehicle, which was operated by Melendez, had a counterfeit New York State Inspections sticker affixed to the windshield.
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Melendez was arraigned in the Town of Southeast Court before the Honorable Judge Folchetti.
He was sent to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
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