MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton Township man was arrested following a late-night traffic stop in Mountain Lakes after police said his vehicle crossed into the wrong lane and nearly struck a patrol car.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. on November 22 along the Boulevard, when an officer on patrol observed a vehicle veer into the opposite lane of travel, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision.
An investigation led to the arrest of Jose Lopez-Fabian, 39, of Boonton Township.
Police said Lopez-Fabian was charged with multiple motor vehicle offenses, including driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle while in possession of narcotics, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to maintain lane, and refusal to submit to chemical breath testing.
He was also charged with criminal offenses, including unlawful possession of four or fewer prescription legend drugs and obstructing the administration of law.
Lopez-Fabian was released pending mandatory court appearances.
