MORRIS COUNTY — Steven Alterisio, 31, Madison, was taken into custody and faces multiple drug possession charges, along with a charge of driving under the influence.
The charges encompass the following: four counts of possessing a controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possessing prescription drugs, driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, having a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and careless driving.
According to the Denville Township Police Department, on Tuesday, January 9, at 9:55 p.m., they conducted a welfare check on an individual at the BP gas station located in the parking lot at 42 East Main. The individual was later identified as Steven Alterisio. During the investigation, it was determined that he was intoxicated, leading to his arrest for driving while intoxicated.
A subsequent search of his vehicle uncovered controlled, dangerous substances and associated paraphernalia. At the police headquarters, he was processed and charged with the aforementioned offenses.
Alterisio was subsequently released pending a court appearance.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the individual(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
