Mountain Lakes Man Charged with DWI Following Traffic Stop in Parsippany

MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Mountain Lakes man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a late-night traffic stop on Route 46 West, according to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Ptl. Jesse Hughes observed a grey 2021 Audi Q7 make a left turn from Parsippany Boulevard onto Route 46 West while a red left turn arrow was illuminated, nearly striking another vehicle that had a green light. Hughes activated his emergency lights and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 West, just prior to Waterview Boulevard. The vehicle took an unusually long time to pull over. Ptl. Ribaudo responded to assist.

Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Ronald S. Kramer, 66, of Mountain Lakes, Hughes noted signs of impairment. Kramer provided both a New Jersey and a New York driver’s license and fumbled while attempting to produce his registration and insurance card. Body worn camera footage was recorded throughout the stop.

Kramer was charged with the following:

• Operating under the influence of liquor or drugs (39:4-50)
• Consent to take samples of breath, record (39:4-50.2)
• Refusal to submit to chemical test, penalties (39:4-50.4A)
• Failure to observe a traffic control device (39:4-81)
• Reckless driving (39:4-96)

The report was filed by Ptl. Jesse Hughes, Badge #479, and reviewed by Ptl. Gregory Bloete, Badge #476. The incident was assigned report number 26-019287.

Editor’s Note: 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.