PARSIPPANY — While traveling in a marked patrol vehicle on Route 46 West, Patrol Sergeant Steve Miller and Ronald Carrozzino observed a 2004 Nissan Maxima on the eastbound shoulder of Route 46 with their hazard and reverse lights activated at 10:29 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.
They responded to the vehicles location to see if they could provide any assistance. Once contact was made with the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle.
After a brief investigation, the driver, Summer Mitchell, 26, Brooklyn, NY, was placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The passenger, Jermaine Lincoln, 21, Brooklyn, NY, was also placed under arrest for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
They were both transported back to Police Headquarters for processing at which time they were charged on a Complaint-Summons with the following:
• Summer Mitchell – Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Jermaine Lincoln – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
They were both released on their own recognizance pending their court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint 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.
