PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Damon Farms responded to the off-ramp to Waterview Boulevard on Route 46 for a reported single-car motor vehicle crash at 10:44 p.m. on Friday, May 22.
Upon his arrival, Officer Farms observed a 2014 black VW Jetta resting in the tree-line, off the roadway.
Upon approaching the vehicle, Officer Farms located the driver in the vehicle.
After a brief investigation, Officer Farms placed the driver, Mr. John Simpson, 66, Highland Lakes under arrest for suspicion of DWI.
Mr. Simpson was transported to Police Headquarters for processing where he also received medical attention by Car 65 Ambulance personnel for a minor injury. He was issued summonses for DWI, Open Container in Vehicle and Reckless Driving. Mr. Simpson was released to an acquaintance, pending a court appearance.
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