PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Office Sean Abrusci observed a 2014 Mazda 6 with only one functioning headlight. After following it a short distance he observed the vehicle fail to maintain its lane numerous times.
The vehicle also crossed over into oncoming traffic to avoid a pedestrian crossing sign which was placed in the middle of the roadway.
After initiating a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle, Officer Abrusci approached the vehicle and smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver side window. Officers also observed damage to the front of the vehicle which render the vehicle unsafe to operate.
After a brief investigation, the driver, Christoph Flammer, 40, Parsippany, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters.
He was issued traffic summonses for Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone; Driving While Intoxicated; Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing; Refusal to Consent to Taking of Breath Samples; Failure to Maintain Lane; Reckless Driving; Maintenance of Lamps; Failure to Keep Right and Unsafe Vehicle.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
