Cops: Driver who gave fake names charged

A Pennsylvania man allegedly falsely identified himself after being stopped for speeding Tuesday on the Southern State Parkway in North Valley Stream, State Police said.

Anthony Thompson, 29, of 2228 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, Pa., faces a false personation charge, a misdemeanor, and other charges, police said, after he was arrested near Exit 15, Corona Avenue.

He was driving 76 mph in a posted 55 mph zone when he was stopped in the westbound lanes at about 10:38 a.m., police said.

During an interview with the trooper, Thompson first provided several made-up names, according to a release, and a false date of birth. He also said he did not have a license.

After learning his identity, troopers searched his vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana, police said.

Thompson also faces charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, unlicensed operation of a vehicle and several traffic violations, police said.

Arraignment information at First District Court in Hempstead was not immediately available.