FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Essex County) — A Parsippany man was arrested Thursday night after a reported road rage incident in the Target parking lot that allegedly involved a handgun, according to Fairfield police.
Police said they received a call around 9:17 p.m. August 14 about a dispute between drivers in the Target lot, where one of the individuals was reported to have displayed a gun. The suspect was later found near the Wawa on Little Falls Road, where officers conducted a motor vehicle stop.
During the stop, police said they located a black Sig Sauer handgun on the floor of the vehicle. The driver, identified as 36-year-old Marion Polo of Parsippany, was taken into custody.
Authorities said a witness reported seeing Polo in a verbal dispute with another driver in the Target lot, during which Polo allegedly lifted his shirt to reveal the handgun tucked in his waistband.
Police also reported that Polo smelled of alcohol, and an open bottle of vodka was found inside his car. He later refused to submit to breath testing after being taken to headquarters, though officers determined he was allegedly intoxicated.
The firearm was not reported stolen, but Polo did not possess a firearms identification card and was prohibited from carrying a weapon, police said.
He was charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, certain persons not to have weapons, driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to breath testing, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, and several motor vehicle offenses. Police also confirmed he had an outstanding warrant in Caldwell.
Polo was transported to the Essex County Jail pending a court appearance.
