OLD BRIDGE -- A township man was arrested Thursday for owing more than $20,000 in tolls and fees.

James C. Clicerio, 59, of Old Bridge

A Port Authority police officer was on patrol at the Outerbridge Crossing toll booth on Staten Island at 7 a.m. when he saw James C. Clicerio, 59, of Old Bridge, driving a white mercury SUV through the toll plaza, according to a statement from the Port Authority.

Clicerio did not pay when he went through the toll and the officer conducted a stop.

The officer learned that Clicerio was the holder of five different E-ZPass accounts with 323 violations which totaled $20,869 in tolls and fees, according to officials.

Clicerio was arrested and charged with petty larceny and obstructing governmental administration.

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