PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer J. Garza and R. Taylor observed a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe commit a motor vehicle violation and found that the vehicle’s registration was suspended, at 1:12 a.m. on Thursday, February 14. They stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Victor Torres, 34, Orange. While officers spoke to Mr. Torres, Officer Taylor observed approximately 15 beer cans inside the vehicle.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Torres was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and for an active traffic warrant.
He was transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged Driving While Intoxicated; Reckless Driving; Failure to Signal; Driving with a Suspended Registration and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date for the new charges. He also posted bail in the amount of $350.00 for his active warrant and was given a new court date.
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.
