Denville Police Arrest Morris Plains Man Following Route 10 Motor Vehicle Stop

MORRIS COUNTY — A Morris Plains man was arrested on multiple drug, weapon, and warrant charges following a motor vehicle stop conducted by the Denville Police Department on New Year's Day. According to police, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 10 eastbound at approximately 7:45 p.m. on January 1, 2026, due to equipment violations. During the investigation, officers identified a passenger in the vehicle as 48-year-old Eugenio Carmona of Morris Plains. Police determined that Carmona initially provided false identifying information and was found to have multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. As the investigation continued, officers discovered that Carmona was in possession of controlled dangerous substances, drug paraphernalia, and a weapon allegedly possessed for an unlawful purpose.. Carmona was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and hindering apprehension. Authorities also confirmed active warrants issued by the Morris County Sheriff's Office and the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, along with ATS warrants from Parsippany, Woodland Park, Hanover Township, and Totowa municipal courts, totaling $9,500. Following his arrest, Carmona was processed and transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he remains pending a future court appearance. 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.