DENVILLE — A Wharton woman was arrested after Denville police discovered she was driving with a suspended license and had an active warrant during a traffic stop on Franklin Road.
According to the Denville Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 8:59 a.m. on June 5 after observing a speeding violation. During the investigation, officers determined that the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license and an active ATS warrant issued by the Mine Hill Municipal Court in the amount of $1,500.
Police identified the driver as Alma Castaneda, 43, of Wharton, who was also the registered owner of the vehicle.
Castaneda was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. After posting bail, she was issued the appropriate motor vehicle summonses and released pending future court appearances in both Mine Hill Municipal Court and Denville Township Municipal Court.
Castaneda was charged with driving while her driver’s license was suspended.
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.
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