PARSIPPANY — While on patrol at 11:08 p.m. on Monday, October 12, Patrolman M. Sprung observed a 1993 Honda Accord parked in the rear parking lot of United Parcel Service, 799 Jefferson Road with its interior light on.
Patrolman M. Sprung exited his vehicle and observed the driver, later identified as Dave Lafleur, 18, East Orange, breaking up what appeared to be suspected marijuana in his lap and placing it into a cigar wrapper.
Patrolman M. Sprung instructed Mr. Lafleur to open his car’s window and turn the illegal narcotics over to him.
Once backup officers arrived, Mr. Lafleur and the passenger Merjonnie Thomas, 18, Union, were advised to exit the vehicle.
Officers observed two more cigar wrappers that were partially smoked containing suspected marijuana.
Mr. Lafleur and Mr. Thomas were placed under arrest for Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana. Both individuals were released on their own recognizance pending their court date.
Editors Note: A complaint or a charge 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.
