Suspended License Arrest

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 9/21/25 | 9/21/25

MIDDLETOWN — Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of a Margaretville man for driving with a suspended license.

On September 9th, Sheriff’s Deputies were on patrol in the Arkville area and observed a vehicle that failed to display a front license plate.

Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 38-year-old James Stratton, of Arkville, NY. Upon conducting an inquiry with the NYS DMV, it was determined that the vehicle was not properly insured, that the vehicles registration was expired, and that Stratton’s driving privileges were suspended in New York State.

Deputies arrested Stratton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 3rd degree, a misdemeanor and additionally, Stratton was issued traffic summonses for Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Operating Without Insurance and No Front Plate.

Stratton was released on appearance tickets and was directed to appear at the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer the charges.