DOVER — A Dover man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 10 west in Denville on Sunday, June 30, according to a statement from the Denville Police Department.
Officers initiated the stop after observing a vehicle repeatedly failing to maintain its lane of travel. The driver was identified as David Gutierrez, 25, of Dover. Based on observations made at the scene, officers suspected Gutierrez was under the influence and placed him under arrest.
He was transported to Denville Police Headquarters, where he was formally charged with DWI and released to a sober party, police said. In addition to the DWI charge, Gutierrez was issued multiple motor vehicle summonses, including reckless driving, careless driving, failure to maintain lane, and having tinted windows.
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.