Trucker covered plates to avoid GWB toll, Port Authority police charge

A Louisiana trucker was caught covering his license plates with plastic film in an attempt to avoid the George Washington Bridge toll this morning, the Port Authority said.

Photo Credit: *Courtesy PORT AUTHORITY PD*

Jerry DeMarco

10/28/2014 6:00 p.m.

Johnnie L. Whittie, 51, of Ferriday, LA drove a 2011 Volvo tractor-trailer through the EZ pass lane, activating a “toll unpaid” sign that caught the attention of PAPD Officer Ed Berdecia, who was standing nearby, the authority’s Joseph Pentangelo said.

A computer check showed the vehicle wasn’t registered.

Whittie was charge with theft of service and tampering with public records and was issued summonses.

IMAGES: Courtesy PORT AUTHORITY PD

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