DENVILLE — A Denville woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after police observed her operating a vehicle missing a front passenger-side tire on Route 53 South. On Tuesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Denville Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the damaged vehicle traveling on Route 53 South.
Police identified the driver as Deborah Walz, 71, of Denville. During the investigation, officers determined Walz was allegedly operating the vehicle while intoxicated.
Walz was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. After processing, she was issued multiple motor vehicle summonses, including:
- Operating under the influence of liquor or drugs
- Careless driving
- Reckless driving
- Failure to maintain lane
She was later released pending a mandatory appearance in Denville Municipal Court.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
