POTSDAM – A Williamsville resident faces multiple charges, including driving 90 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone, after fleeing Potsdam police on Feb. 18 on Clarkson Avenue.

Paul Jack Occhipinti, 19, was arrested on charges stemming from a traffic stop. Patrol observed Occhipinti's vehicle traveling on Clarkson Avenue without the head lamps or tail lamps in operation. Patrol initiated a traffic stop at which time Occhipinti failed to comply and fled from patrol in his vehicle. Patrol later located Occhipinti's vehicle which had exited the roadway resulting in a motor vehicle crash, according to Potsdam police.

Occhipinti was transported to CPH for treatment.

Occhipinti was charged with speed in zone (90 in a 30), speed in zone (90 in a 45), speed not reasonable and prudent, fail to give one half of roadway, fail to comply with lawful order, reckless driving, unlawful fleeing of a police officer, no/inadequate lights, and no/insufficient tail lamps.

All charges returnable to Town of Potsdam Court on March 6.