Meet Mr. 'I had one beer' - No Inspection Sticker Leads to Police Chase

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 10pm on July 14th when they observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Lane Street from 9th Street with no NYS Inspection sticker on the windshield.

Officers quickly got behind the vehicle, activated lights and sirens, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

Immediately, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop as he continued to travel southbound on Profit Lane Street and away from officers.

Officers did follow behind the vehicle as he continued to flee and not stop for police lights and sirens. While behind the suspect, he did recklessly drive through City of Niagara Falls streets attempting to evade police and traveled at unreasonable speeds.

After a few minutes, the suspect did travel into an apartment complex on the 3300 block of 9th Street when he finally stopped the vehicle.

At this time, the driver/operator was placed into custody. While doing so, he did stated, “all because my inspection sticker. . . .”

The front seat passenger, a female and suspected significant other, told police that she told him to stop multiple times but he refused to listen.

The vehicle was found to have no valid NYS inspection. A tow was requested at which point United Auto did arrive and take custody of the vehicle.

Officers located several open alcoholic beverages, Budlights, in plain view. Officers spoke to the driver about them at which point he stated, “I had one beer.”

The suspect was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. At booking, officers did administer standardized field sobriety testing. Upon completion of all tests, officers administered a breath test where he submitted a valid sample of .036 BAC.

The driver was charged with unlawful fleeing a police officer, aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving, among traffic infractions. It is not known if he was charged with driving while ability impaired.

No further information is available at this time.

Meet Mr 'I had one beer' - No Inspection Sticker Leads to Police Chase