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Medford Man Arrested for 49 License Suspensions/Revocations

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By Published: September 25 2014

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police today arrested a Medford man after it was determined that his license had been suspended or revoked 49 times.

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Medford, NY - September 25, 2014 - Suffolk County Police today arrested a Medford man after it was determined that his license had been suspended or revoked 49 times.

Fifth Precinct Patrol Officer Paul Rocchio was on patrol in Medford when he observed the driver of a 2007 Chrysler, John Auteri, fail to signal when he turned into the parking lot of 580 Route 112 at 9:55 a.m.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Auteri’s license had been suspended or revoked 49 times on at least 20 different dates dating back to 1986.  

Auteri, 48, of Pitchpine Place, was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree. He will be held overnight at the Fifth Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on September 26.