DENVILLE — A Boonton man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue, according to the Denville Police Department.
Police said the stop occurred on Thursday, May 14, at approximately 11:13 p.m., when officers pulled over a vehicle for multiple equipment violations. During the stop, the driver was identified as Joseph Torch, 27, of Boonton.
Following further investigation, police determined that Torch was allegedly operating the vehicle while intoxicated. He was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Torch was issued multiple motor vehicle summonses, including driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to a chemical test, reckless driving, careless driving, open container of alcohol, driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to possess a registration card, failure to possess an insurance card, failure to wear a seatbelt, unsafe glass, improper display of license plates, and consent to take samples of breath.
After processing, Torch was released pending a mandatory court appearance in Denville Municipal Court.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
