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Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of a Rochester resident following a criminal investigation by The Perry Police Department.
On November 12th, 2025, at approximately 05:22am, The Perry Police Department conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street for a vehicle and traffic Law violation. While on the traffic stop it was found that the vehicle’s registration was suspended. The driver of the vehicle provided her name and date of birth as she did not have her driver’s license with her and was arrested/processed roadside for the suspended registration.
On December 2nd, 2025, the Perry Police Department received a phone call and was advised by the caller that she believed her sister used her information during a traffic stop. It was found that the driver of the vehicle was 38-year-old Michelle Halling, and that she provided her sisters information during the traffic stop.
On December 3rd, 2025, Michelle Halling was arrested and processed by the Perry Police Department on the charges below at the Monroe County Jail where she is being held on other charges. Halling is to appear in the Perry Village Court on 01/06/2025.
Charges:
Penal Law- 190.25- Criminal Impersonation 2nd
Penal Law- 195.05(1)- Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd
Vehicle and Traffic Law- 512- Suspended Registration
Vehicle and Traffic Law- 511.2(a)4- Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 2nd (3 scoffs on 3 dates)
Vehicle and Traffic Law- 511.2(a)2- Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 2nd (revoked license)
Vehicle and Traffic Law- 511.1(a)- Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 3rd
Along with additional Vehicle and Traffic Law violations