Crime & Safety
Traffic Stop Reveals Outstanding Warrant
Police said the man was wanted in Essex County for a non-violent alleged offense.
A Lake Hiawatha-area traffic stop Monday night led to an outstanding warrant arrest, according to the .
Police said Officer Ross Cooper was driving his patrol car along North Beverwyck Road just before 10:30 p.m. when he saw the driver of a 2005 Honda allegedly abruptly pull out in front of him.
The officer pulled the driver over and conducted a check on his registration, police said. The check revealed that the registered owner, 24 year-old Melvin Hubbard of Denville, was wanted by the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, police said.
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The Essex County Sheriff's Office said Hubbard was wanted for allegedly using false documents to obtain a driver's license.
Police said Hubbard was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility.
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