DENVILLE — A routine motor vehicle stop on Route 46 eastbound led to multiple drug-related charges for a Newark man on Friday afternoon.
According to the Denville Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle on November 28, 2025, at approximately 12:15 p.m. after noticing a brake light violation and that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. During the stop, police identified the driver as 23-year-old Kazir Stokes of Newark.
A police investigation revealed that Stokes was allegedly in possession of nitrous oxide canisters, psilocybin mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia. He was placed under arrest at the scene and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Stokes was charged with the following offenses:
- Inhaling fumes of a toxic chemical to cause intoxication
- Possession of psilocybin mushrooms
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Maintenance of lamps
- Operation of a motor vehicle while in possession of a narcotic
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
After processing, he was issued several summonses and released 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.
