DENVILLE — On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 1:03 a.m., Denville Police Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 53 South after observing a vehicle following too closely.
During the stop, officers determined that the driver, identified as Fabian Carvajal Patino, 21, of Morris Plains, was operating the vehicle while under the influence. Patino was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
He was charged with:
- 39:4-50 Driving while under the influence
- 39:4-89 Following too closely
- 39:4-96 Reckless driving
- 39:4-97 Careless driving
Patino was issued the appropriate summonses and released to a sober friend pending a future appearance in Denville Municipal Court.
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.
