PARSIPPANY — On the evening of July 22, 2024, at approximately 10:36 p.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Antonio Piccininni observed a silver Toyota wagon exiting the Shoprite parking lot, failing to stop and struggling to maintain a single lane. The vehicle continued down South Beverwyck Road, unable to stay within the lane. As the car turned onto Reynolds Road, Officer Piccininni activated his emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle slowed down but did not pull over for about 200 feet.
Upon stopping, Officer Piccininni approached the driver, identified as Robert Milkiewicz, 48, Hanover. Mr. Milkiewicz, who claimed he was heading home, appeared disoriented. He took an unusually long time to find his insurance and registration documents. He stared at blank pieces of paper before locating the correct documents and then mistakenly showed another insurance card, forgetting he had already provided one.
Officer Piccininni noted that Mr. Milkiewicz exhibited several signs of intoxication, including glassy and watery eyes, slow hand movements, slurred and incoherent speech, and disheveled clothing. When asked if he had consumed any alcohol, Mr. Milkiewicz initially denied it. Officer Kurza arrived on the scene and questioned Mr. Milkiewicz again, who then admitted to having three hard alcoholic beverages with vodka.
During the interaction, Officer Piccininni spotted a half-empty bottle of Captain Morgan rum on the backseat floor. The liquid’s color matched that of a substance in a water bottle in the center console. Upon exiting the vehicle, Mr. Milkiewicz could not stand steadily, staggering and grasping for support.
Mr. Milkiewicz was transported to Denville Police Headquarters to provide a breath sample. Mr. Milkiewicz then refused to submit to a breath sample. He was taken to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. There, he was issued the following summons:
•39:4-88 – Traffic in marked lanes
•39:4-51B – Open Container alcohol
•39:4-50 – Operating under the influence of Liquor or drugs
•39:4-96 – Reckless driving
•39:4-144 – Disregard Stop Sign regulation or yield sign
•39:4-504A – Refusual to submit to chemical test, penalties
•39:4-50.2 – Consent to take samples of breath
Mr. Milkiewicz was released to a responsible adult and assigned a court date of October 1.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
