The investigation disclosed that Burgos brought Vega and Melendez to Fonda from the Bronx Thursday morning to assist them in surrendering false New Jersey licenses for valid New York licenses. The vehicle the men were driving was impounded as evidence because of its use in promoting the alleged crime. Vega was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a false instrument, a Class D felony. Burgos was charged with an attempt to commit a crime, a Class E felony, and fifth-degree conspiracy, a Class A misdemeanor. The felony convictions could result in prison sentences of three to seven years.
Additional charges are pending and the investigation is continuing.
Montgomery County District Attorney James E. Conboy is prosecuting the case.