Motorcyclist Charged With Weapons Offense After Route 46 Stop In Denville

DENVILLE — A Sussex County man was arrested after Denville police said a motor vehicle stop involving two motorcycles led to the discovery of an unlawfully possessed weapon.

According to the Denville Police Department, officers conducted a stop on Route 46 East at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, after observing moving and equipment violations involving two motorcycles. One of the motorcyclists was identified as Kevin Fornarucci, 40, of Andover.  

Police said further investigation revealed that Fornarucci was unlawfully in possession of a weapon. Officers also determined that he was operating the motorcycle without a valid driver’s license and had committed an unsafe lane change violation.  

Fornarucci was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, a fourth-degree crime, driving while his driver’s license was suspended, and unsafe lane change.  

Following processing, Fornarucci was released pending a mandatory court appearance in Morris County Superior Court.

Editor’s Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: 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.