PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of Route 46 East and Edwards Road, on Thursday, March 10 at 12:05 a.m. Patrol Officer D. Ross observed a 1992 Buick Century fail to signal a right turn onto Edwards Road and then straddle the double yellow line.
Patrol Officer D. Ross attempted to check the vehicle’s registration, but it came back invalid. At this time he conducted a motor vehicle stop of the vehicle on Edwards Road and spoke to the driver, Pete Petrosino, 55, Morris Plains.
After a brief investigation Mr. Petrosino was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and for an active warrant issued by Paterson Municipal Court with a bail amount of $405.00.
Mr. Petrosino was processed and issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended, Fictitious Plates, and Failure to Signal a Turn. Mr. Petrosino was released on his own recognizance to a friend pending his court date for his Parsippany charges.
Paterson Municipal Court also released Mr. Petrosino on his own recognizance pending his court date in Paterson for their charges.
