MORRIS COUNTY — A Morristown man is facing multiple charges, including Driving While Intoxicated and possession of a prohibited weapon, following a traffic stop on June 10, 2025, according to the Denville Police Department.
At approximately 8:16 p.m., police received a report of a suspected drunk driver traveling in the area. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 near Franklin Road.
The driver, identified as Ronald C. Roccasecca, 62, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. During the stop, officers also discovered that Roccasecca was in possession of a billy club, a weapon prohibited under New Jersey law.
Roccasecca was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon (2C:39-3e) and issued the following motor vehicle summonses:
- 39:4-50 — Driving While Intoxicated
- 39:4-50.19 — Driving Without Interlock Device
- 39:4-51b — Open Container of Alcohol
- 39:4-88 — Traffic on Marked Lanes
- 39:4-96 — Reckless Driving
- 39:4-97 — Careless Driving
- 39:4-123 — Improper Left Turn
After being processed, Roccasecca was released to a sober friend and is scheduled to appear in court later.
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.
