BRONX — A New Jersey woman was arrested Monday after state troopers discovered she was driving a stolen BMW with forged license plates on Interstate 295.
Troopers from Troop NYC, SP Bronx were patrolling southbound on Interstate 295 near exit 9 when they observed a white BMW 330e Series committing multiple traffic violations.
The vehicle was operated by Xazeria White, 20, of Neptune, NJ.
After initiating a traffic stop in Bronx County, troopers determined the BMW had forged temporary New Jersey license plates and had been reported stolen from North Brunswick, New Jersey.
White was placed under arrest and transported to the NYPD 45th Precinct.
She was charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree, a class E felony; possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree, a class D felony; and unauthorized use of a vehicle in the 3rd degree, a class A misdemeanor.
White also faces several vehicle and traffic law violations.
She was remanded to Bronx Central Booking where she awaits arraignment.
