PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer R. Taylor observed a 2012 Nissan Rogue with an equipment violation and also found the registered owner to have a suspended license.
He conducted a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the driver, Francinelly Deoliveira, 38, North Arlington. While speaking to her, he detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle.
The driver, along with the passenger, Patricia Lima, 31, Newark, were both removed from the vehicle. Patrol Officer W. Torres-Czajka arrived on scene to assist.
During the initial investigation, both occupants were placed under arrest after a vape pen containing suspected THC oil was found. After further inquiry, they were also advised that they were being arrested for prostitution. They were both transported to police headquarters for processing.
While there, they were both charged with the following:
• Prostitution, a Disorderly Persons Offense
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense
• Possession of Less than 5 grams of Hashish, a Disorderly Persons Offense
Mrs. Deoliveira was also charged with Improper Display of a License Plate. They were both released on their own recognizance pending their court dates.
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.
