DOVER — Mr. Alex Luquevelasquez, aged 34 and residing in Morristown, was traveling west on East Blackwell Street on Wednesday, February 28th, at 8:15 p.m. Suddenly stopping, he proceeded to improperly reverse his vehicle, colliding with a 2017 Honda Accord owned by Ms. Gina Verrilli, 63.
Dover Police Officer Christopher Caraig promptly responded to the scene. Following an investigation, Mr. Luquevelasquez was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Rockaway Township Police assisted in the investigation, deploying a Spanish-speaking officer.
The Dover Police impounded Mr. Luquevelasquez’s vehicle, which was subsequently removed from the scene by Bunky’s Towing.
Mr. Luquevelasquez received summonses for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs (39:4-50), Improper Backing or Turning in the Street (39:4-127), Careless Driving (39:4-97), and Failure to Possess an Insurance Card.
Two passengers were present in Mr. Luquevelasquez’s vehicle, but they departed before the arrival of the police.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
