PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call from a witness at 10:16 p.m. on August 21 to report a motor vehicle accident on New Road.
The witness further stated that the vehicle involved drover over the curb at 130 New Road and struck a concrete embankment and stop sign.
Upon arrival of responding Officers, the witness directed them to an unoccupied 1997 Mercury van. The van had significant damage to the driver’s side, along with two deflated tires, and the driver and passenger side airbags were deployed.
Upon further investigation officers were able to locate the driver, Juan Carlos Cuamani-Tamisvih, 50, Parsippany, at a nearby apartment.
After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.
Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was placed under arrest by Patrol Officer R. Taylor and R. Appel for Driving While Intoxicated.
He was then transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were he was processed and issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving, Failure to Report an Accident, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Unlicensed Driver, and Driving While Suspended.
He was released into the custody of an acquaintance pending his court date.
