SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Sunday, the Saratoga Springs Police Department had to pursue a vehicle that sped away from a DWI Checkpoint. Police say the vehicle’s inspection had expired, and they could detect the smell of alcohol from the driver’s breath. The driver, Javier Dalmasi, 28, of Ballston Spa was arrested and arraigned in City Court.
They attempted to pull over the vehicle to get the driver to perform a sobriety test. At this time, the driver allegedly sped off, leading police on a pursuit that ended around Kayadeross Acres in Milton.
Charges:
Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs
Reckless Driving
Passed Vehicle on Right (Violation)
Unsafe Movement Of Stopped Motor Vehicle (Violation)
Unsafe Passing On Left (Violation)
Speed Violation: Speed In Zone (Violation)
Moved From Lane Unsafely (Violation)
Speed Not Reasonable And Prudent (Violation)
Avoiding Traffic Device Or Intersection/Light (Violation)
Drive Motor Vehicle On/Across A Sidewalk (Violation)
Unsafe Turn Or Failure To Give Appropriate Signal (Violation)
0I0 Failed To Stop At Stop Sign (Violation)
Dalmasi was remanded to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriff in lieu of $1,000 cash bail, $2,000 partial secured bond, and $10,000 bond.