Man Arrested for Driving with 34 License Suspensions in Jamestown

Jamestown police stop driver with extensive history of license suspensions

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 45-year-old man was arrested in Jamestown, New York after a traffic stop revealed he had 34 prior suspensions on his driver's license across 11 different dates. The man, identified as Daniel J. Pfaffenbach, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree.

Why it matters

Driving without a valid license poses significant risks to public safety, and repeat offenders like Pfaffenbach highlight the need for stricter enforcement and penalties around license suspensions in order to keep dangerous drivers off the roads.

The details

Police officers from the Jamestown Police Department's Third Platoon were patrolling near Winsor Street and Harrison Street around 11:58 p.m. on February 18, 2026 when they observed a traffic violation and conducted a stop on Pfaffenbach's vehicle. A license check revealed Pfaffenbach's extensive history of 34 suspensions on 11 different dates, leading to his arrest and charges.

  • The traffic stop occurred around 11:58 p.m. on February 18, 2026.

The players

Daniel J. Pfaffenbach

A 45-year-old man arrested for driving with 34 prior license suspensions on his record.

Jamestown Police Department

The local police department that conducted the traffic stop and arrested Pfaffenbach.

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What’s next

Pfaffenbach will be arraigned and the judge will determine if he will be allowed bail or held in custody pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger enforcement and penalties around license suspensions in order to keep dangerous repeat offenders like Pfaffenbach off the roads and protect public safety.