PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer J. Williams observed a silver sedan traveling on Route 46 East without its headlights turned on and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Sunday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m.
He made contact with William Stewart, 31, Flint, MI. After a brief investigation, Mr. Stewart was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and placed under arrest.
He was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with one count of Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun.
He was subsequently transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his initial court appearance.
In accordance with the New Jersey Bail Reform Law, he was released from the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his next court appearance.
Editor’s 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.
