For First Time, Humana Offering Medicare Advantage Plans
Leading health and well-being company Humana is expanding the health plan choices for Medicare beneficiaries in New Jersey by offering Humana Medicare Advantage plan offerings in the state for the first time. Residents of six New Jersey counties can select from the 2019 plans during this year’s Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period, or AEP.
During the AEP, which runs from October 15 through December 7, 2018, Medicare beneficiaries in three Northern New Jersey counties – Bergen, Hudson and Morris – and in three Southern New Jersey counties – Burlington, Camden and Gloucester – can enroll in a Humana Choice Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Medicare Advantage plan, with coverage taking effect January 1, 2019.
The plans offered will have premiums ranging from $0 to low monthly plan premiums; low co-payments for doctor visits; coverage for most annual screenings at no charge; a broad, national network of physicians, specialists and hospitals, which is important to those who know they will be seeking care outside of state lines; and emergency coverage anywhere in the world.
In addition, all of the New Jersey plans include:
- Access to a 24-hour nurse advice hotline.
- Go365TM, a wellness and rewards program designed to motivate and reward members for taking steps toward healthy behaviors, like receiving recommended wellness screenings, flu shots, and other healthy activities.
- Humana Well Dine®, which provides nutritious meals to eligible Medicare members recovering from an inpatient stay in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
“We’re excited to offer New Jerseyans a brand-new option in Medicare Advantage coverage,” said Rich Vollmer, Humana Senior Vice President and Medicare North Division Leader. “With more than 30 years of Medicare experience, Humana is committed to the well-being of the communities we serve. We look forward to helping our new members in New Jersey achieve better health.”
The new Humana Medicare Advantage PPO plans will provide people with Medicare in New Jersey with affordable alternatives to original Medicare only, or original Medicare paired with a Medicare Supplement plan. With these plans, members can enjoy all the benefits of original Medicare, as well as prescription drug coverage on most plans, along with added benefits and important financial protections for their healthcare costs.
Some of the Humana PPO Medicare Advantage plans in New Jersey also will include hearing, dental and vision benefits, as well as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) quarterly allowance that can be spent on OTC health and wellness products from Humana Pharmacy®, including first-aid supplies, aspirin, and cold and allergy medicine. SilverSneakers, which provides memberships at participating fitness centers, and access to classes designed with the Medicare beneficiary in mind, is also included in most plans.
New Jerseyans seeking more information about enrolling in Humana plans can visit www.Humana.com/Medicare or speak with one of Humana’s licensed sales agents by calling 1-877-877-0714 (TTY: 711) 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, seven days a week.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.
Parsippany Lightning are Softball Champs
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Lightning 14U softball team won the Jefferson League Gold Division Championship this past weekend. They played a tough game and won their victory after a nine inning game with a score of 12-11.
Miracles USA Taekwondo held Bullying Prevention Night
PARSIPPANY — October is National Bully Awareness month. Miracles USA Taekwondo held a “Bullying Prevention Night.” Local school teachers attended the event along with area students.
The students learned first hand on how to deal with bullying.
The event was held on Saturday, October 20 at 374 Route 46.
Local school teachers had the opportunity to “Break Boards for Bully Awareness.” This helps show all our students in the community that they are not alone in their fight against bullies.
Murphy Administration Doubles Patients Served by Medical Marijuana to 34,000
TRENTON — Continuing to expand patient access and reform New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program, the Murphy Administration has seen the number of patients in the program double from roughly 17,000 to 34,000 since the day Governor Murphy took office in January. The program has also added 300 doctors and reduced wait times for ID cards. Dispensaries are also now able to post prices, so patients can comparison shop.
A series of other reforms have reduced by half the amount of time it takes patients to get ID cards to an average of two weeks; allowed caregivers for terminally ill patients to get provisional eligibility cards while they await background checks; and streamlined internal processes for new patient applications so patients are not losing a month of physician certification.
“New Jersey’s program has made incredible strides in expanding access and becoming a compassionate, consumer-friendly service for patients by adding physicians and new medical conditions and seeking applications for another six dispensaries,” Governor Phil Murphy said.
“The addition of five new medical conditions—anxiety, migraines, two forms of chronic pain and Tourette’s Syndrome—has been the primary driver in the growth of the program,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “We’ve also added 300 physicians to the program—for a total of 800—including 200 who joined since I began a series of Grand Rounds lectures in hospitals and medical schools to educate the medical community about medical marijuana’s benefits. Physicians should consider marijuana as another appropriate treatment for patients with many medical conditions, especially diseases for which conventional therapies aren’t working for their patients.”
In addition to the 34,000 patients, there are 1,345 caregivers and 800 physicians currently participating in the program, and six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) are operating in Montclair, Woodbridge, Cranbury, Bellmawr, Egg Harbor Township and Secaucus. Of the 17,000 patients who have signed up since January, a majority have one of the five new medical conditions added at the end of March.
In addition, fees have been reduced, mobile access has been added to the patient portal, ATCs can open satellite locations and participating physicians are no longer required to have their names published on the Department of Health’s website. In August, the Department received 146 applications from 103 organizations in response to its request to add up to six additional ATCs — two each in the northern, central and southern part of the state. Each application is 300 pages and the Department is currently assessing how long it will take to complete the review process and announce the six successful applicants.
“Over the past three months alone, the program has added 9,000 patients,” Dr. Elnahal said.
Dr. Elnahal has given seven Grand Round lectures to 2,000 physicians and other clinicians at Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Virtua Health and Hunterdon Medical Center. On Thursday, October 25, Commissioner Elnahal will address physicians at AtlantiCare.
The Department is also exploring the addition of opioid use disorder as a distinct qualifying condition—in concert with Medication Assisted Treatment—to the list of conditions that would allow patients to participate in the program. Opioids are on track to cause 3,000 deaths in New Jersey this year, and about 3.2 million opioid prescriptions were written between Jan. 1 and Sept. 27. Studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between the availability of medical marijuana and a reduction in opioid prescriptions. Currently, opioid use disorder must be associated with chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders in order to be a qualifying condition.
For more information, visit the Department’s Medicinal Marijuana click here.
Parsippany Native Serves Aboard one of Navy’s Most Advanced Warships
PARSIPPANY — A 2017 Parsippany High School graduate and Parsippany native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason.
Navy Seaman Kyle Braen is a culinary specialist aboard the warship, based in Norfolk, Virginia. USS Mason is named after Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason and Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ensign Newton Henry Mason.
A Navy culinary specialist is responsible for cooking quality meals to boost the sailors’ morale.
“I enjoy acquiring new cooking skills that will help me achieve my goal as becoming a certified chef in the civilian world,” Braen said.
Braen credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Parsippany.
“I learned a great work ethic, to be a good communicator, and how to be a team player,” Braen said.
U.S. Navy sailors, like Braen, are stationed both stateside and on the high seas aboard surface ships around the world. USS Mason is one of more than 60 ships on the east coast of the United States as part of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
U.S. Navy ships are deployed globally, and their presence helps the Navy control the sea. Sea control is vital to project power, secure common areas, deter aggression and assure allies when and where desired.
Due to its extensive combat capability, the Mason is able to fire Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and other weapons as part of sustained combat operations against targets on and below the sea, in addition to hitting targets hundreds of miles over the land.
The ship is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, which integrates the ship’s electronic sensors and weapons systems to defend against anti-ship missile threats. The ship’s air search and fire control radar provides continuous search and tracking of hundreds targets simultaneously.
The crew of more than 300 sailors build a strong fellowship while working alongside each other. The sailors are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions as part of a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills.
“I like meeting new people that have the same interests and skills that I do,” Braen said. “The little things like this helps sailors here onboard have good camaraderie.”
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Braen is most proud of getting his sharpshooter ribbon from shooting weapons on the ship.
“I set a personal goal to achieve this level which will now help me work on my expert marksmanship badge,” Braen said.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Braen and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, one that will provide a critical component of the Navy the nation needs.
“Serving in the Navy means to be honorable and have the power to defend the country and help others,” Braen added
Parsippany Police Explorers to hold fundraiser
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Explorers Troop #131 is holding a fundraiser at Habit Burger, 3043 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center, on Monday, October 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Habit Burger will donate 20% of sales from this event to the Explorers. Simply present this flyer, or show them this article on your smartphone.
Knapp Delivers Remarks on the Opioid Crisis at Morris County Bar Association’s Professionalism Program
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Bar Association (MCBA) hosted their 2018 Professionalism Day program at the Morris County Administration Building. The program, attended by approximately 120 attorneys, included various continuing legal educational panels broken up into three blocks of time. Attendees had the option to choose to attend one out of the three seminars during the first two portions of the afternoon. These included “The Implications of the Legalization of Marijuana on Employment Law”, “Navigating New Jersey’s Developing Marijuana Laws”, “An Overview of the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic”, “Addiction Issues in Family Litigation”, “The Future of Low Level Marijuana Offenses in Municipal Court”, and “Dealing with the Addictive Client”.
All attendees joined Keynote speakers Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Sussex County Bar Association (SCBA) President Janine Cerra, and former Morris County Bar Association President and lecturer for Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Robert McAndrew, Esq. for their presentation titled “The Opioid Crisis and Its Impact on the Law”.
Throughout his tenure as Morris County Prosecutor, Prosecutor Knapp has placed an emphasis on combating the Opioid and Heroin Epidemic. His panel with Ms. Cerra and Mr. McAndrew provided the attorneys in attendance the opportunity to hear from some of the leading combatants of the Opioid Crisis throughout the State of New Jersey. The approximately one and a half hour panel discussion focused on how law enforcement agencies throughout the state continue to adapt in combatting this epidemic and the impact the epidemic has had on the criminal defense bar and their clients.
Morris County Assignment Judge Stuart Minkowitz and Superior Court Judge James Demarzo also delivered remarks concerning the Morris-Sussex Vicinage Drug Court Program, which has been the most successful in the state of New Jersey.
Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury provided a presentation titled, “An Opioid Primer: An Overview of the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic”. He was joined by Emily Monks and Barbara Kaufman of Morris County Prevention is Key. Their panel provided those in attendance with a basic overview of how the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic has affected communities across the State of New Jersey, especially Morris County.
Prosecutor Fredric Knapp stated, “I would like to thank the Morris County Bar Association for organizing this important event. I am honored to have been invited to join some of the best legal minds in the State of New Jersey to discuss the horrific effects that the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic has had on our society. I am hopeful that the information provided at this excellent program was beneficial to the attorneys in attendance”.
Delta Dental’s Sock Collection Drive for Veterans
PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ)’s Sock Collection Drive for Veterans was held between September 11-21. Socks collected will be distributed at the Smiles for Our Heroes event in which veterans will receive free dental services on November 3-4 at Zufall Health Center in Dover.
With September 11 being a day of service and remembrance, DDNJ employees also wrote letters of support to veterans and first responders.
Teva and Governor Murphy Formalize North America Headquarters Move to Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that Teva executives Kåre Schultz and Brendan O’Grady, alongside State of New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, formalized Teva’s commitment to consolidate its North America Commercial business to Parsippany at the company’s global headquarters in Petach Tikva, Israel.
Announced earlier this year as part of a global restructuring process, Teva will establish its North America headquarters in Parsippany-Troy Hills, including more than 1,000 high-wage jobs and the transfer and creation of more than 800 positions. Teva accepted an offer of 10-year, $40 million tax savings incentives from the NJ Economic Development Authority to move forward with its plan to negotiate a lease for office space in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area.
“It’s not every day that a global industry leader moves their headquarters to New Jersey,” said Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano.
“We’re entering into a new era of innovation and growth as a leading global generics and biopharmaceuticals company,” said Brendan O’Grady, EVP and Head of North America Commercial, Teva. “New Jersey offers Teva North America a value proposition of a unique biopharma cluster of universities and life sciences organizations in which Teva can build its future in North America—and today’s event is an important recognition of this milestone.”
This ceremony marks another step forward in Teva’s global restructuring efforts to drive savings, restore financial security and stabilize its business. Reducing the number of sites is part of Teva’s strategy to unify and simplify the organization, as well as improve productivity and efficiencies.
“We’re pleased to honor Teva today in recognition of its long-time partnership and commitment to innovation in New Jersey” said Governor Murphy. “The presence of global life sciences companies like Teva is critical to our ability to strengthen our prosperous innovation ecosystem. We’re excited to welcome Teva to the Garden State–the location to be for the world’s most competitive life sciences companies.”
Burglary to Vehicle at Planet Fitness
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer P. Kolln responded to the parking lot of Planet Fitness, 2956 Route 10, Powdermill Plaza West, at 4:49 p.m. on October 18, for a reported burglary to a vehicle. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised him that she parked her vehicle at 3:50 p.m. and placed her purse in the trunk while she worked out.
When she returned to her vehicle approximately one hour later, she found that her purse with all of her belongings was stolen. No signs of forced entry were found on the vehicle and the victim had possession of her car keys.
Parsippany Police Department Detectives, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The value of the stolen belongs was estimated to be $960.00.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Hackettstown Man Arrested for Possession of CDS
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer S. Abrusci was conducting a property check at 6:38 p.m. on October 17 at Parsippany Inn and Suites when he observed a 2011 Hyundai Sonata registered in Pennsylvania parked and occupied by a single male. When Officer Abrusci returned approximately one hour later, the vehicle was still in the same spot and occupied by the same male occupant.
As he approached the vehicle, the occupant appeared to place something under his seat. After a brief investigation by Officers Abrusci and G. Bloete, the driver, Felix Vasquez, 23, Hackettstown, was placed under arrest. Mr. Vasquez was found to be in possession of one glassine fold of suspected Heroin, one empty glassine fold, one hypodermic needle full of suspected heroin, along with two used hypodermic needles. He was transported to police headquarters for processing.
While there he was charged with one count of Third Degree Possession of CDS (Heroin); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors 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.
Driver Charged With Possession of CDS Arrest; Failure to inspect Motor Vehicle
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officers J. Seeger and J. Hughes observed a 1998 Honda Accord fail to maintain its lane by crossing the double yellow line and white line on Route 46 near South Beverwyck Road at 10:26 p.m. on Monday, October 15.
The vehicle also did not have an inspection sticker. Upon speaking to the driver, Travis Amico, 29, Clifton, the officers detected the odor of raw marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle.
After a brief investigation he was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense; Failure to Maintain Lane, a Traffic Offense; and Failure to Inspect, a Traffic Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors 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.
Driving While Intoxicated Arrest
PARSIPPANY — A concerned motorist observed a vehicle being erratically driven and contacted Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Communication Center at 12:07 p.m. on Monday, October 15. The caller further advised that he was able to get the driver of the 2006 Toyota 4 Runner to pull over. Patrol Officer G. Bloete responded to the scene and made contact with the driver, Orion Crandall, 23, Essex Fells.
After a brief investigation he was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While there he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Intoxicated, a Traffic Offense; Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense; and Reckless Driving, a Traffic Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors 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.
Driving while suspended leads to Possession of CDS Arrest
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer J. Hughes conducted a random license plate inquiry at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson, which showed the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. He conducted a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the driver, Angie Osorio-Ospina, 29, from Dover. While speaking to Ms. Osorio-Ospina, Officer Hughes detected the distinct odor of burnt marijuana.
After a brief investigation she was found to be in possession of a plastic container of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, she was charged with the following:
Possession of less than fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Suspended, a Traffic Offense; and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editors 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.
Theft of tires and rims on Edwards Road
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Officers responded at 6:24 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 to a property on Edwards Road for a burglary and theft in progress. The Parsippany Communication Center relayed to officers that the caller interrupted two males who were wearing masks that had already smashed the passenger window and removed two tires and rims from the vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading towards the Route 280 interchange.
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that he had arrived at his property and observed two males wearing masks near his nephew’s 20018 Honda Accord. After a brief verbal exchange with the suspects, they fled the area in a light colored hatchback.
After further investigation, it was determined that the unknown suspects shattered the front passenger window to gain entry to the vehicle and steal miscellaneous items. They also removed all four wheels lug nuts, and stole two of the four tires and rims.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Approximate value of the items stolen was $1,000.
Making Strides of Parsippany attracts 2,980 participants
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano was at the starting line to greet the walkers in today’s “Making Strides of Parsippany” event held in the Century Office Campus.
At the time this article was published the Parsippany Making Strides raised $455,164. You can still make a donation by clicking here.
Video by Claus Finke
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise awareness and money to save lives from breast cancer. The money you raise and the donations made are helping the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research, 24/7 information and support, prevention and early detection initiatives, and so much more.
Top teams were BASF Florham Park raising $20,311; Rising to the Challenge raising $18,636; The Pink Striders raising $15,129; GAF raising $12,388; Team Mary raising $11,231; Rockaway Dental Associates raising $10,278 and #teamRocketsMom raising $10,166.
Top participants were Joan Van Soest raising $18,636; Sylvia G Samaniego raising $14,103; and Nancy Medford raising $14,042.
Morris County Republican Victory PAC Offers Reward for ID of HQ Vandals
MORRISTOWN —Early Thursday morning, campaign volunteers were shocked and horrified to find numerous Jay Webber for Congress and other campaign signs shredded and dumped at MRVP Campaign Headquarters at 26 Schuyler Place, Morristown.
According to Executive Director Rob Zwigard, who filed a report with Morristown police, “our volunteers including older women, mothers and teens who work and volunteer at our Headquarters are terrified to return as they could be subject to further violence.”
In this election season where brazen government leaders like Eric Holder, Cory Booker and Maxine Waters have made statements encouraging aggressive confrontations with Republicans, it has created an atmosphere which can incite some to misread these cues and act by violent and illegal means.
According to Zwigard “I know Chip Robinson and other Morris Democrat leaders – while I disagree with them strongly on important issues, I know them to be honorable and decent people. I do not think Mikie Sherrill or her Campaign were at all directly involved in these despicable acts, however, the national and statewide Democrat rhetoric has created an environment where some find this abhorrent behavior acceptable.
MRVP calls on government leaders – Republican and Democrat alike to denounce these illegal, threatening and violent acts and – encourage all activists – of all parties and persuasions – to use peaceful and legal means to vigorously advocate for the candidate(s) off their choice.
Sheriff James Gannon, whose facility is across the street from MRVP Headquarters, is investigating the incident in conjunction with the Morristown Police.
According to Zwigard, “MRVP is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. Identities of anyone who comes forward will be kept confidential.”
Zwigard concluded, “in these final weeks for the campaign, I hope both parties can conduct a civil issue oriented campaign, ensuring that all campaign supporters acquit themselves in an honorable and respectful manor. One that will ensure the free fair and honest elections Morris County residents deserve”. Mr. Zwigard can be reached at MRVP Headquarters (973) 539-7630.
Letter to the editor: Vote for Mikie Sherrill
Dear Editor:
By way of political affiliation I am a registered Republican and have voted in every primary and general election over the past 35 years. Over the past two years I have watched as the Republican Party that once was known for being fiscally conservative and socially progressive disappear only to be replaced by a Trump tribe that is driven and defined by ignorance, fear and self serving greed.
With that in mind, now more than ever it is time for Republicans to put country before party and consider voting for Mikie Sherrill on November 6. Her pledge to work on a bipartisan basis to reduce taxes, to support a woman’s right to choose and to support common sense gun solutions speaks to issues that those of us living in the 11th Congressional District know are critical to our well being.
Perhaps, if politicians like Jay Webber rediscover and reclaim the traditional values of the Grand Old Party, we can return to the Republican fold. Until then candidates like Mikie Sherrill with her service as a Navy Lieutenant Commander helicopter pilot, and her work in the NJ Federal Prosecutor’s office deserve our consideration and our vote.
Slow driver charged with DWI
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant Ross Cooper was travelling on Route 46 West near Lackawanna Avenue when he observed a 2011 Honda Civic travelling approximately 15 mph in a 50 mph zone. This incident occurred on Sunday, October 14 at 7:29 p.m.
The vehicle was also swerving back and forth in the lanes of travel. He initiated a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, Franklin Calle-Chimborazo, 20, Morristown.
While speaking to him, Sergeant Cooper detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. While speaking to Mr. Calle-Chimborazo, he advised the Sergeant that he was coming from Morristown and trying to follow his GPS to get back to Morristown.
After a brief investigation, he was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated; Underage Person Operating a Motor Vehicle after Consuming Alcohol; Failure to Maintain Lane and Reckless Driving.