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Hit-and-run in high school parking lot turns into DWI, child neglect charges for Morris County man

DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and child neglect, following a hit-and-run in a high school parking lot Wednesday

On April 24, police conducted a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred at Morris Knolls High School in Denville Township, police said.

During the course of the investigation, David A. DeRosa, 44, of Rockaway, was arrested, police said.

DeRosa was charged with child neglect, DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to report a motor vehicle crash, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash and improper backing.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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