MORRIS COUNTY — An Elizabeth man was arrested Thursday, October 22, after Denville police said he drove on the wrong side of Franklin Avenue during the morning commute and then attempted to elude officers who tried to pull him over.
Officers from the Denville Police Department received complaints regarding a reckless driver operating on Franklin Avenue during the morning hours. Callers reported that a black Chrysler 300 was traveling on the wrong side of the roadway and nearly causing motor vehicle crashes.
At approximately 7:15 a.m., officers responded to the area to investigate the complaints. Officers located the reported vehicle and observed the driver committing several traffic violations. When officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the driver attempted to elude them. The vehicle ultimately stopped on Swenson Avenue, where officers identified the driver as Canye H. Culver, 21, of Elizabeth.
Culver was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing, where he was issued summonses for the following:
- Eluding (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2B)
- Obstruction (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1A)
- Reckless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-96)
- Careless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97)
- Improper Passing (N.J.S.A. 39:4-85)
- Traffic on Marked Lanes (N.J.S.A. 39:4-88)
- Failure to Signal (N.J.S.A. 39:4-126)
- Failure to Notify Address Change (N.J.S.A. 39:3-36)
- Noisy Muffler (N.J.S.A. 39:3-70)
Culver was released pending a future court appearance in Morris County Superior Court.
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.
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