NEWBURGH – A Newburgh man arrested and charged with several felonies after a traffic stop in the city was released on an appearance ticket.
New York State Police say that 48-year-old Abner Galvez was pulled over on Washington Street on May 29th around 7:00 p.m. after police observed a 1997 Nissan Maxima violate several vehicle and traffic laws. The vehicle had a fraudulent New Jersey registration and no insurance.
Troopers interviewed the operator who identified himself as Jose Moran. He presented the troopers with an OSHA safety card with his photo and the name Jose Moran.
Troopers say the operator of the vehicle appeared to be impaired by alcohol. While speaking with troopers it was learned that he had given them a fraudulent name. He was later identified as Abner Galvez, age 48 from the city of Newburgh.
Galvez was arrested for felony DWI. He had a Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) of .20 Galvez was additionally charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operator, possession of a forged instrument, a felony, and the misdemeanors of forgery and false personation.
Mr. Galvez was released on an appearance ticket.
