Bridgewater Municipal Court Judge arrested in Lavallette on drunk driving charges
A Bridgewater Municipal Court judge was arrested last week on driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Lavallette, New Jersey. Lavallete police stopped the judge's vehicle last Saturday night because he was allegedly swerving. This motor vehicle stop led to the officers suspecting the Municipal Court judge of drunk driving. According to the Asbury Park press article, "Rizzolo is facing charges of driving under the influence, obstruction of justice, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, refusal to submit a breath sample, and a violation of a municipal loud and unusual noise ordinance. He is scheduled to appear in Lavallette Municipal Court on Sept. 22." According to police, the judge's eyes were watery, his speech was slurred, and there was an odor of alcohol emanating from his person during the motor vehicle stop. This led to the drunk driving charges as well as the refusal to submit to a breathalyzer charge.
For additional information, see "Lavallette police detail arrest of Bridgewater judge".
