MORRIS COUNTY — A 30-year-old Rockaway resident, Robert Garces, has been arrested and charged following a disorderly persons incident that unfolded on Friday, October 17, 2025.
At approximately 8:00 p.m., Denville Police responded to reports of an individual behaving erratically in the area of Route 46 and Broad Street. The 9-1-1 caller reported the man had been seen running through the backyards of nearby homes and shouting at bystanders.
Upon arrival, officers located the suspect—later identified as Garces—inside a parked vehicle he had unlawfully entered. Following an on-scene investigation, officers determined Garces was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance.
He was taken into custody without incident and later transported for medical evaluation. Garces has been charged with criminal trespass (N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3A) and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10B(1)).
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.
