Crime & Safety
Bronx Man Faces Felony For Driving Without License: PD
Police said he was found asleep while parked in the middle of the road with the engine running.
YORKTOWN, NY — A Bronx man is facing a felony charge after being accused of driving without a license.
The Yorktown Police Department said Christian Arriaga, 41, of Bronx, was charged Saturday with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a felony, and driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
Police said, shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked in the middle of the road.
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Arriaga was found in the car, asleep in the driver's seat while the engine was running.
An investigation determined he was operating the car while intoxicated.
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Arriaga was arrested and taken to the Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing.
It was also determined that he was driving the car while his privilege to do so was revoked because of a previous refusal to submit to a chemical test.
Arriaga was issued an appearance ticket and uniform traffic tickets after which he was released on his own recognizance to a responsible third party.
He is due to appear in Yorktown Justice Court Jan. 25.
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