PARSIPPANY — IHOP, also known as the International House of Pancakes, has revealed that it will provide three free buttermilk pancakes per guest on Tuesday, February 13, at select locations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for patrons who choose to dine in.
IHOP is launching this promotion alongside its new Stacking Up Joy program, a month-long initiative to aid individuals facing food insecurity. As part of this program, IHOP has teamed up with Feeding America for a “Month of Giving,” allowing guests to contribute additional funds to their checks while dining in or placing online orders.
“Millions of people are striving every day to provide for themselves and their families, yet nearly 1 in 7 individuals in the U.S. struggle to access the food they need to thrive,” stated Lauren Biedron, senior vice president of corporate partnerships at Feeding America. “Addressing food insecurity requires collaborative efforts, and we are delighted to have partners like IHOP join us in the fight to end hunger—to directly support our communities and nourish futures.”
While no purchase is necessary for the free pancakes, a $1 donation is encouraged at IHOP locations in New York and New Jersey, according to the IHOP website.
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd Anniversary March 21 – 24. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers worldwide. “The upcoming 2024 Festival returns to experience 200 films from over 14 countries over four days in 8 venues hosting parties, professional panels, events, special honors, and more,” says Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s Executive Director.
The Garden State Film Festival offers several categories for films and filmmakers. The selection includes feature-length and short films, documentaries, comedies, children’s, thrillers, pilots, student films, and “Home-Grown” films shot in NJ. The Garden State Film Festival is pleased to announce that the film Long Shot, directed by Parsippany resident Emily Moutis, will screen at this year’s festival. We hope you come out to cheer on our hometown heroes who have put so much time and talent into these productions.
“We are extremely proud to present Long Shot as a part of our 22nd Annual Film Festival and to share this work with our global audience,” says Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s Executive Director.
Long Shot will screen on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Hotel, Kingsley Room, Asbury Park.
The film’s subject is: A photography student goes to a park and sees a beautiful girl. After getting caught taking pictures of her, he tries to make it up to her.
“Since New Jersey has seen record production numbers in recent years, thanks in no small part to Governor Murphy’s competitive financial incentives and the film-friendly environment created here in the state, including the efforts of the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission, we’re seeing an increase in the number of projects that qualify for this category. It is wonderful to see our filmmakers live where they work and fulfill their creative dreams,” explains Lauren. “And since New Jersey offers so many different locations and settings; mountains, beaches, cities, farms, and more, we see Jersey appearing in so many different kinds of films.”
The entire GSFF program of this year’s selections will be presented in multiple venues in the Asbury Park area, with special events and screenings each night. A full day of screenings will also be presented at The Cranford Theater in Cranford on Saturday, March 23, starting at noon, with the last screening ending at 10:15 p.m. The schedule indicates which films have subtitles for universal access for the hearing impaired. The GSFF “Cinema for the Ears” series is free on the website for those with visual impairment. Over 440 students will attend our sold-out 2024 statewide field trip and be introduced to vocations by UARTS Karl Staven and New Jersey’s place in the birth of film. You can check the schedule by clicking here for showtimes and to see which films are screening at which venue.
The Garden State Film Festival offers a variety of ticket packages. The best deal is the Parkway Pass for $100.00. The pass includes access to the Meet the Film Makers event, Gala Reception, all film screenings, and panels. This special combo must be purchased in advance ONLINE ONLY while supplies last. Friday Gala Cocktail Party and Screening is $55.00, Saturday Day Pass is $40.00, and Sunday Day Pass is $30.00.
If you want to attend one Film Screening event, it is just $18.00. Panel Discussion $18.00. The Festival concludes with a Black-Tie optional Awards Dinner $150 which includes cocktails [cash bar] followed by a sit-down dinner, where we acknowledge this year’s best with presentations of awards to winning filmmakers and high-profile honorees in attendance. For tickets and more information about this film and other programs, click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County School Boards Association convened a Zoom meeting to deliberate on PILOT programs within their respective municipalities. Over 100 members representing various Morris County school districts participated in the event. Councilman Justin Musella from Parsippany-Troy Hills was the guest speaker during the meeting.
A PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement is a contractual arrangement between a municipality and a property developer or corporation. In this agreement, the property owner agrees to make payments to the municipality instead of traditional property taxes for a specified time. These payments are typically based on a predetermined formula or percentage of the property’s assessed value. PILOT agreements are often used as incentives to encourage developing or redeveloping specific properties, particularly in areas targeted for economic revitalization or affordable housing initiatives. They provide financial predictability for developers and can help mitigate the risks associated with fluctuating property tax rates. However, PILOT agreements can also be controversial, as they may result in reduced tax revenues for local governments and school districts and lack the transparency and public oversight that traditional property tax assessments typically involve.
Musella began his presentation with an introduction to PILOT programs and contractual arrangements between local governments and developers or corporations. These agreements enable the latter to compensate the municipality through payments instead of conventional property taxes. Although frequently promoted as economic growth and urban renewal tools, Musella underscored their potential drawbacks.
Musella stated, “PILOT agreements are pyramid schemes that enrich developers and their lawyers at the detriment of local schools, town resources, and working families. These programs will be known as the biggest unforced error by municipalities, making living in New Jersey suburbs outright unaffordable for current and future generations of residents.”
The issue of PILOTS has concerned the School Boards as the rise in PILOT programs is given to developers to entice them into building projects. As hybrid work hardens from trend to new normal, office occupancy rates have hit all-time lows. Meanwhile, interest rates have spiked to historic highs. Parsippany has over 1.5 million square feet of vacant office space. With the new round of affordable housing rapidly approaching, municipalities seek developers to convert vacant office space into more feasible projects such as Warehouses. Parsippany holds the largest portion of office space within Morris County. The resurgence of office attendance has hit a roadblock: Fridays see little activity, and Mondays aren’t noticeably busier. With tenants reducing their office space, landlords are grappling with the reality that certain buildings have become outdated, if not entirely valueless. Numerous building owners now face the tough decision of investing further or cutting their losses. For some, defaulting on bank loans and relinquishing real estate may be the chosen path forward.
One of the numerous charts exhibited to the Morris County School Boards Association by Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella.
In addition to financial implications, Musella emphasized the lack of transparency and accountability inherent in numerous PILOT agreements. He elucidated that unlike traditional property tax assessments, which undergo public scrutiny and oversight, PILOT negotiations frequently take place in private, without sufficient input from impacted stakeholders.
249 Pomery Road is an 85,434-square-foot dormant printing plant built in 1965,
In 2023, Parsippany greenlit five PILOT agreements, including 249 Pomery Road, an 85,434-square-foot dormant printing plant built in 1965. The developer proposed to convert the site into a warehouse project contingent upon receiving a PILOT.
As outlined in Parsippany’s Master Plan, the Roseland Residential Trust property at 2 and 3 Campus Drive, designated Block 202, Lots 3.12 and 3.20, was slated for need of redevelopment. The owner had endorsed plans for constructing 410 units, with 82 units allocated for affordable housing. These units were to be housed in two new multi-family apartment buildings: one intended to replace a vacant office structure at 2 Campus Drive and the other to be erected on vacant land at 3 Campus Drive. This development, including its affordable housing component, stemmed from a court settlement with Affordable Housing. However, following Roseland Residential Trust’s withdrawal from the project, Parsippany faced a dilemma. The township needed another developer to either take on the responsibility or locate a developer willing to construct the 82 affordable housing units. Avalon stepped forward, presenting a proposal to the Township Council to undertake the project in exchange for a PILOT agreement. Subsequently, the PILOT agreement was approved.
7 Campus Drive is an empty office building comprising 156,000 square feet, constructed in 1982.
The developer of 7 Campus Drive has been approved for a PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement to develop a warehouse on a 156,000-square-foot vacant office building. The building has been identified as in need of redevelopment.
Another project granted a PILOT agreement is 6 Sylvan Way. This building, constructed in 1981, is a four-story, 195,200-square-foot Class A office building. Formerly occupied by Avis – Budget Rent-A-Car, the property was vacated in November as they relocated to a more contemporary facility on Interpace Parkway, boasting comprehensive amenities. Subsequently, a developer proposed to subdivide the property, intending to construct a Life Time Fitness facility and 280 multi-family housing units, including an affordable housing component.
Avis – Budget Corporate Headquarters was situated at 6 Sylvan Way. The building currently stands vacant and has been designated as an area in need of redevelopment.
Another issue facing Parsippany is the former Kmart building. According to Parsippany’s Master Plan, the owner had initially proposed to develop a total of 313 units, 63 of which will be affordable, to replace a former K-Mart store. The Courts approved this during Parsippany’s last round of affordable housing. The developer decided to convert the building into three retail stores, two of which are HomeGoods and Marshalls, which will be opening around Easter.
Parsippany is not the only municipality in Morris County to have these issues. Hanover Township, Montville, Boonton, Florham Park, and East Hanover, to name a few, are in the same dilemma. Those towns have already created PILOT programs or are in the process.
A PILOT agreement is a contract between the town and the developer. Usually, in a 30-year agreement, the Township receives 95% of the agreed revenue, and Morris County receives 5%.
Bernadette Dalesandro, President of the Morris County School Boards Association and recipient of New Jersey’s Board Member of the Year award, stated that Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) programs are blurring school budgets and overcrowding issues.
Mayor James Barberio said, “First, it is imperative to understand that PILOTs do not take any money away from our schools. The Board of Education receives every dime in its approved budget – whether the Township has PILOT agreements. The Board of Education’s contention that PILOTs take money away from the schools is false.”
The Parsippany Board of Education members attending the program were Board President Andy Choffo, Board Vice President Susy Golderer, Wendy Wright, Judy Mayer, Alison Cogan, Michelle Shappell, Sheethal Abraham, Susy Golderer, and Jack Raia.
“At the county level, we take on issues affecting all of our districts to inform board members and advocate for their local districts. PILOT programs, however, are a burden to the local taxpayer. When the county Association decided to do a presentation to inform board members of its potential and downfalls, we reached out to Senator Anthony Bucco and Senator Joseph Pennachio, neither of whom could present to the county. We contacted Justin Musella, a Parsippany-Troy Hills council member who has become an authority on the subject. Justin‘s presentation was informative and timely, as many county municipalities want to implement PILOT programs. If anyone needs information on a pilot program, I highly recommend contacting Justin Musella. He is highly professional and advocates for educating and informing the public of how it will affect them personally and their community,” said Dalesandro.
Andy Choffo, President of the Parsippany Board of Education, stated, “In many ways, a town is only as good as its school district. PILOT projects do remove tax revenue from a school district. The children attending school in Parsippany will suffer. This will cause short- and long-term problems that the district will have to solve. I hope that the municipal governing body in Parsippany is willing to negotiate in good faith with the Board Of Education to share in the revenue it receives from the PILOT projects that it approved without any input from the Board of Education.”
“PILOTs are not the answer to all of our problems. However, PILOT agreements can be used – and I argue — should be used — on a targeted basis to attract good quality commercial development that would otherwise not come to Parsippany and to help shape development patterns in our Township,” continued Parsippany’s Mayor James Barberio.
“The PILOTs we have negotiated will not cost taxpayers money. The opposite is true – these PILOTs will jump-start revenue to town hall from commercial projects, reducing the tax burden on our residential taxpayers. But for these PILOT agreements, these projects would not come to Parsippany. This fact exposes the fallacy in the argument made by those opposing these PILOTs. They count the money the town would never receive from ordinary taxes because those projects would never be constructed without a PILOT,” stated Mayor James Barberio.
PARSIPPANY — During the Parsippany Town Council meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, Mayor James Barberio recognized Richard Onorevole, Esq., for his four decades of service in Lake Hiawatha with a Proclamation.
Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development, coordinated the tribute to Richard Onorevole, Esq.
Economic Development members Chairman Frank Cahill, Loretta Gragnani, Scott Donnelly, and Ray Dichpally presented Onorevole with a plaque—photo by Matthew O’Leary.
Economic Development members Chairman Frank Cahill, Loretta Gragnani, Scott Donnelly, and Ray Dichpally presented Onorevole with a plaque.
Cahill stated, “In appreciation of 40 years of dedicated legal service and steadfast commitment to the Parsippany community, we honor Richard M. Onorevole, Attorney at Law. His real estate, traffic law, and community leadership expertise, including his roles in the Parsippany Rotary Club and scouting, highlight his outstanding contributions to Lake Hiawatha and beyond. #PRIDEINPARSIPPANY. Thank you for being a valued member of our community!”
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi Jr. issued a Certificate of Recognition for Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. At the same time, former Council President Loretta Gragnani presented on behalf of Senator Pennachio and Assemblymen Jay Webber and Brian Bergen.
Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling presented a Proclamation to Richard Onorevole, Esq.—photo by Matthew O’Leary.
The event also featured the attendance of Morris County Commissioners Tom Mastrangelo and Tayfun Selen, representing the Morris County Commissioners, and Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling, who all presented Proclamations.
Mr. Onorevole’s Law Office, located at 101 North Beverwyck Road, has provided legal counsel on various matters, including wills, trusts, real estate transactions, and landlord/tenant disputes. He has even argued cases before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mayor Barberio commended Mr. Onorevole’s longstanding service to the Parsippany community, highlighting his 33-year involvement in Rotary, work with the Boy Scouts, and dedication as a Public Defender, expressing gratitude for his commitment to the Township of Parsippany.
Richard Onorevole, Esq. addressing the audience—photo by Matthew O’Leary.Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio presenting a proclamation to Richard Onorevole, Esq.—photo by Matthew O’Leary.Morris County Commissioners Thomas Mastrangelo and Tayfun Selen presented a Proclamation on behalf of the Morris County Commissioners—photo by Matthew O’Leary.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Hope One van will visit multiple locations throughout Morris County in February.
Tuesday, February 13 – Morris County Police Academy 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 13 – Parsippany High School 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14 – Pleasant View Village in Rockaway 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 15 – Pequannock Library; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 16 – Betsy Ross Diner in Jefferson; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 20 – Homeless Outreach Mission
Wednesday, February 21 – Mount Arlington Library; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22 – County College of Morris; 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 23 – Church of Nazarene in Butler; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, February 26 – Trinity Soup Kitchen in Dover; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27 – Calais School in Whippany; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 28 – Morristown Green in Morristown; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 29 – Broadway in Denville; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The HOPE ONE mobile recovery access vehicle offers vital support to individuals grappling with addiction, striving to prevent drug overdoses and fatalities and deliver essential mental health services.
Operating four times weekly, HOPE ONE navigates diverse locations across Morris County, reaching out to those in need. Staffed by a Sheriff’s officer, licensed mental health professional, and certified peer recovery specialist, each equipped with profound insights into addiction challenges, the vehicle streamlines access to services and provides Narcan training.
Previously employed in police tactical operations, the HOPE ONE vehicle now serves as a mobile recovery access unit. With trained personnel onboard, it furnishes individuals with resources on rehabilitation, detoxification, mental health assistance, and recovery services. Clad in protective masks and gear, the team also offers complimentary Narcan training, bolstering overdose prevention efforts.
Emblazoned with a purple ribbon symbolizing recovery, the van epitomizes a distinctive collaboration between law enforcement and social services, uniting to combat drug-related overdoses and fatalities effectively.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council met on Tuesday, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will occur in the Council Chambers at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard within the Parsippany Municipal Building.
Formal action may or may not be taken.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for the meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request an auxiliary aid.
Mayor James Barberio Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. Council Vice President Frank Neglia Councilman Justin Musella Councilman Matt McGrath Councilwoman Judy Hernandez
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers gave a “State of the County” address at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce’s 103rd Annual Meeting yesterday, which drew about 500 attendees.
Director Myers recapped some of Morris County’s 2023 highlights, including the county earning a Triple-A bond rating for the 48th year, before shifting focus to the main subject of her message: the growing need for volunteerism in Morris County.
Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers presents the State of the County address.
“Over the last few years, we have seen a significant loss in the number of volunteers, which continues to decline. At some point, it won’t matter that we have a strong county government, because we are only the infrastructure, you are the heart. We need your help to turn this around,” said Commissioner Director Myers.
“This isn’t about companies doing a day of service. That is wonderful, but then you wait until next year. This is about adopting a mindset of service to others,” Myers added, noting that as a former telecommunications executive, she knows how busy work and life can be for us all.
The Chamber luncheon was held at the Hanover Marriot Hotel in Whippany to celebrate the success of individuals and businesses throughout the county.
Highlights of the Morris County Chamber 103rd Annual Meeting
The keynote speaker was Dr. Thierry Klein, president of Bell Labs Solutions Research, Nokia Bell Labs, who focused on some of the groundbreaking work Nokia Bell Labs is doing to build connectivity, security, and efficiency in an ever-evolving digital world. Klein leads a global multi-disciplinary team researching advanced sensing technologies, AI-based knowledge systems and machine learning, autonomous software, physical-digital fusion, and dynamic digital twins.
Keynote guest speaker: Dr. Thierry Klein, president of Bell Labs Solutions Research, Nokia Bell Labs.
In 2010, he was voted “Technologist of the Year” at the Total Telecom World Vendor Awards and received the 2016 Industrial Innovation award from the IEEE Communications Society.
Carole Rogers, founder of nonprofit Impact 100’s Garden State chapter, was honored with the Saint Clare’s Health William P. Huber Award for Outstanding Community Leadership. The award recognizes a person who displayed outstanding leadership to benefit the community during the previous year.
Founded in 2013, Impact 100 Garden State was inspired by a growing national trend in women’s collective giving, a model that enables the nonprofit to combine the donations of many women to award grants to local nonprofits. Rogers’s other recently launched nonprofit, SparkNJ, raises funds to provide financial support for Black-led charitable, community, and civic organizations in northern New Jersey.
Volunteerism a Major Focus at Chamber Luncheon
In her remarks, Director Myers emphasized that volunteerism does not need to be a major investment of one’s time and resources but instead inherent in the little acts we can do daily. Service-oriented people make better leaders, better team players, and better business partners who are happier, healthier, and more productive.
Myers said 2026 will offer an important opportunity for people to volunteer as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. She invited the community to participate in planning the events and activities that will make Morris County’s celebrations special. According to Myers, it’s an opportunity to coalesce around our shared American heritage.
For more information on how you can participate in Morris County’s 250th Anniversary, contact 250@morriscountyalliance.org. A planning committee is currently being organized through the Morris County Economic Development Alliance.
State of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Meghan Hunscher, President and CEO of the MCCC and Economic Development Committee, delivered a “State of the Chamber” address, thanking all the sponsors, local businesses, and community leaders who impact Morris County.
“In 2023, we had 792 members, 156 new members, and we kept our pace of holding 250 events, meetings, seminars, dinners, masterminds and roundtables, committee meetings, and networking events in person, virtual, and hybrid. The Morris Chamber is truly a regional chamber. We are proud to include businesses within the north-central region of New Jersey and beyond,” said Hunscher, encouraging guests to spread the word to anyone who can benefit from a membership.
She invited MCCC Board Advisory Chair Deirdre Wheatley-Liss, a principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, who spoke on the significance of the three pillars of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the Chamber: Innovation, Growth, and Community.
MORRIS COUNTY — At the inaugural meeting held on Wednesday, February 7, Patrick Minutillo commenced his service as a Commissioner on the Morris County CrimeStoppers board. “I am deeply grateful and humbled by this opportunity, and I express my heartfelt thanks to Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and CrimeStoppers Chairman John Sette for their unwavering support and confidence in my capacity to fulfill this vital role,” said Minutillo.
Established in 1986, Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers operates as a non-profit organization overseen by a board of commissioners and sustained through contributions from the business and private sectors. Our dedicated volunteer civilians on the board are committed to combatting crime, aiming to enhance safety and security throughout Morris County.
Their mission is to encourage the residents of Morris County to assist law enforcement in solving and reducing crimes within our communities. They provide a simple and anonymous platform for concerned individuals to report information related to criminal activity and offer cash rewards as incentives.
If you have information regarding crimes, criminal activity, or wanted persons (fugitives), don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) COP-CALL (973-267-2255) 1-800-SHERIFF (1-800-743-7433)
The lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
PARSIPPANY — As previously reported in Parsippany Focus, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2023:34 during their meeting on Thursday, December 28.
Recently, permanent signs indicating “No Parking” were installed, and the Parsippany Police Department can issue summons.
The ordinance prohibits parking on both sides of Littleton Road, extending from Route 287 to Parsippany Boulevard.
Following a thorough investigation conducted by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and the Parsippany Engineering Department, it was determined that parking restrictions on both sides of the street should be enforced at all times.
PARSIPPANY — On Sunday, January 21, around 5:20 p.m., the Parsippany Police Headquarters received an urgent call from the Denville Police Department regarding a 2011 Beige Cadillac driving recklessly eastbound on Route 10. Subsequently, 911 calls flooded in, reporting the exact vehicle’s reckless behavior. Witnesses described the Cadillac as driving on the wrong side of the road before stopping at the Foxwood Drive and Tabor Road traffic light.
Officers Denis DeMuro and Sean Abrusci of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department promptly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, Officer Abrusci noticed two bystanders assisting the driver, later identified as Michelle Davis, in maintaining her balance.
Approaching Ms. Michelle Davis, 65, Officer Abrusci immediately detected the smell of alcohol emanating from her. Davis exhibited droopy eyelids and bloodshot eyes. When questioned about her alcohol consumption, she admitted to having consumed a few glasses of wine at her sister’s house in Dover. However, when asked for her driver’s license, Michelle stumbled back to her vehicle, using it for support.
Morris Plains Patrolman Grawher arrived on the scene to assist. Officer Abrusci conducted standard field sobriety tests, informing Davis of the procedures to ensure she was not driving under the influence. However, Davis’s response, stating, “I am drunk,” indicated her intoxicated state. Attempting the walk-and-turn test proved futile as Michelle was unable to comply due to her age, physical condition, and level of intoxication. Concerned for her safety, the officer opted to cease the test and placed Davis under arrest, escorting her to the patrol vehicle for transport to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. Meanwhile, Patrolman Grawher remained with Davis’s vehicle until it was impounded by C&L towing.
During processing, Davis attempted to provide breath samples for testing but failed to produce the required volume on four occasions. It became apparent that she could not complete the test correctly, leading to her refusal and subsequent issuance of a summons.
Davis expressed relief at being apprehended, acknowledging the potential danger she posed to herself and others on the road. She was released to her son’s custody pending further legal proceedings.
She was issued a summons for Driving while intoxicated (39:4-50), Consent to taking samples of breath (39:4-50.2), Refusal to submit to test (39:4-50.4), and Reckless driving (39:4-96).
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the individual(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
