PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna was in route to a call for service when he observed a 2007 Toyota Camry stopped in a lane of travel on Route 202 South (Littleton Road) on November 5 at 12:55 a.m.
He advised dispatch that the driver was asleep behind the wheel. Patrol Sergeant J. Kornas, along with Patrol Officers A. Ohlsen and D. Ribaudo responded to assist Sergeant LaManna.
Officers made contact with the driver, Johnel Gibson, 47, Budd Lake.
While speaking to Mr. Gibson, they detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Gibson was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Delaying Traffic.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
