MONTVILLE — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Rudy Appelmann of the Montville Police Department announce the arrest of Police Officer Kurt Geisinger for Driving While Intoxicated, a motor vehicle offense, on Friday, October 21. Police Officer Geisinger was charged in connection with his operation of an unmarked patrol vehicle while on duty and under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged with Careless Driving in connection with the incident.
The investigation at this time has not revealed any indication that the officer was involved in any motor vehicle accident. There is no indication that the officer had any interaction with the public while intoxicated, based on the investigation at this time. Officer Geisinger has been suspended with pay. The investigation is continuing.
A Municipal Court date is to be determined.
Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless he is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
