PARSIPPANY — A Parsippany man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and multiple additional offenses following an incident at a Singac Court residence during the early morning hours of December 25, according to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department. There was a juvenile in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Sgt. Bloete, Patrolman Brennan, Patrolman Golden, Patrolman Patel, Patrolman McCarthy, and Patrolman Harvey were dispatched at approximately 3:06 a.m. to a home on Singac Court after receiving a report of loud noises and damage inside a garage. Upon arrival, officers contacted the homeowner, who reported that a vehicle not hers had entered the garage, causing extensive damage.
The driver was identified as Juan Rojas-Martinez, 22, of Parsippany. Officers reported observing several signs of impairment, including difficulty maintaining balance, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol. According to police, Rojas-Martinez admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening.
Standard Field Sobriety Tests were administered, during which officers noted multiple indicators of impairment. Rojas-Martinez was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for further processing.
While at headquarters, police reported that Rojas-Martinez refused to submit to breath testing.
Juan Rojas-Martinez was charged with the following summons:
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — Reckless Driving
N.J.S.A. 39:5-50.4a — Refusal to Submit to Breath Test
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51a — Consumption of Alcohol
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 — Consent to Take Sample of Breath
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97a — Destruction of Agriculture
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29 — Failure to Possess Registration
N.J.S.A. 39:4-123 — Improper Turn
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — Driving While Intoxicated
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14 — Operating with Underage Drinking
N.J.S.A. 39:4-130 — Failure to Report Accident
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 — Driver’s License Required
N.J.S.A. 39:4-88 — Traffic on Marked Lanes
N.J.S.A. 39:2-72 — Hazardous Tires
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29 — Failure to Possess Insurance Card
Eagle Towing responded and impounded the vehicle. The vehicle involved, a 2006 Nissan Altima, was impounded. No serious injuries were reported. The residence was deemed safe for reentry following an inspection by the Parsippany Fire District.
Rojas-Martinez was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he was lodged pending court proceedings.
Editor’s 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 a reasonable doubt.
