Driver stopped for inadequate tail-lamps charged with unlicensed operation in Boonville

BOONVILLE- A local resident from Southern Lewis County is accused of unlicensed operation in the village.

This week on Wednesday, Boonville Police Department stopped a vehicle traveling on State Route 12.

It is reported that the vehicle was stopped for operating with inadequate tail lamps.

Upon checking the status of the operator’s driver’s license, it was found to be suspended and the operator held a non-driver identification status.

As a result of the traffic stop, Jay M. Augustyn, 37, of Lyons Falls, NY was charged with a misdemeanor of aggravated unlicensed operation in the second-degree along with other unspecified violations.

He was issued citations directing him to appear in the Boonville Town Court on a later date to answer the charges.

Augustyn was not allowed to drive from the scene.

Boonville Village Police Department image.