PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Green Hills Plaza on Parsippany Road for a motor vehicle crash at 1:25 a.m. on Friday, September 22. The caller further advised the dispatcher that they believe the driver was intoxicated.
Upon arrival of officers, they made contact with Randy Bennett, 58, Parsippany. After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Bennett was attempting to park his 2015 Chrysler 200 when he struck another parked vehicle.
Patrol Officer Sean Abrusci also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Mr. Bennett’s breath. Upon further investigation, Mr. Bennett was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there he was issued Summonses for Driving While Intoxicated; Driving While Intoxicated (1000 Feet of a School); and Reckless Driving.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his 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.
