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N.Y. driver of car with ‘Sorry officer, I thought you wanted to race’ sticker arrested after pursuit

The driver faces multiple charges after fleeing a traffic stop in a vehicle that had no plates, the New York State Police stated

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop in a vehicle without license plates, according to the New York State Police.

The vehicle had a sticker that read, “Sorry officer, I thought you wanted to race.”

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Troopers were patrolling Route 33 in Buffalo on April 4 as part of a cooperative speed enforcement initiative with the Buffalo Police Department when they spotted a 2015 Dodge Charger with no plates, according to police.

Troopers activated their emergency lights, and the driver sped away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle exited onto Route 198 but became stuck in traffic, where troopers arrested the driver without incident.

The driver was charged with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and multiple traffic violations.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com