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Two Teenage Thieves Busted After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Secaucus PD Two Teenage Thieves Busted After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Secaucus PD
Two Teenage Thieves Busted After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Secaucus PD Two Bergen County teenagers were arrested after engaging in a pursuit with Secaucus police that ended with one of them being struck by a vehicle following a crash on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 7, authorities said. At 10:37 a.m., Secaucus police responded to a report that two men in ski masks were committing thefts from residences in the north end of the town, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. A police officer heard a loud roar and saw the suspects' 2005 black Honda Accord driving at excessively high rates of speed and driving the wrong way toward Route 3 West, Miller said. The car struck…
Ski-Masked Thieves Lead High-Speed Route 3 Pursuit: Police Ski-Masked Thieves Lead High-Speed Route 3 Pursuit: Police
Ski-Masked Thieves Lead High-Speed Route 3 Pursuit: Police Two ski-masked men were arrested after their vehicle crash culminating a Route 3 pursuit Wednesday, Feb. 7, authorities said. A resident called police saying two men in ski masks were stealing from homes in the north end of Secaucus around 10:40 a.m., Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. While en route to the scene, officer Kasey Kelly could hear the roar of a vehicle’s engine from several blocks away, before he could even see the suspects’ 2005 black Honda Accord.   The suspect vehicle drove at excessive speeds with disregarded traffic  against the flow of traffic towa…
Dive Teams Recover Body From Hackensack River Dive Teams Recover Body From Hackensack River
Body Found In Hackensack River A man's body was recovered from the Hackensack River in Hudson County this weekend, authorities said. Dive teams and fire departments from across North Jersey responded to the Hackensack River along the eastern spur of the New Jersey Turnpike around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The male was found and pronounced dead just after 5:30 p.m. He has not yet been identified, and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit has been notified to assist with the identification. The Cause and Manner of Death are pending the findings of the …
Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police
Secaucus Cell Tower Picked Up On Harrison Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police A police dispatcher in Hudson County was arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. An investigation into Jason De. Lewis, 39, who is a dispatcher and for the Harrison Police Department, began in October 2023, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Secaucus police had gotten a tip that a file depicting child sexual abuse material was viewed/uploaded to an account that was logged into an IP address, which hit off of a cellular tower within Secaucus, Miller said.  The investigation spearheaded by Detective Kristen Bronowich revealed that Lewis owned the file, the chief sa…
8 Prostitution Arrests Made In Secaucus Sting: Police 8 Prostitution Arrests Made In Secaucus Sting: Police
8 Prostitution Arrests Made In Secaucus Sting: Police As part of an effort to combat vice-related crimes, eight  people were arrested in Secaucus on Friday, Nov. 17 as part of a prostitution sting, authorities said. At 6:55 p.m., police arrested Johanny Ledesma, a 45-year-old resident of the Bronx for engaging in prostitution, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Less than an hour later, Simone Deoliveiraavila, a 36-year-old Newark was arrested for engaging and promoting prostitution, Miller said. At 8:41 p.m., police arrested Estefanie Martinez, a 31-year-old Paterson resident, Bladmir Encarcioncruz, a 26-year-old Paterson resi…
Feds Help Dismantle Jersey City, North Bergen, WNY Fentanyl, Meth Ring: Police Feds Help Dismantle Jersey City, North Bergen, WNY Fentanyl, Meth Ring: Police
Feds Help Dismantle Jersey City, North Bergen, WNY Fentanyl, Meth Ring: Police An investigation by multiple North Jersey police departments and the Department of Homeland Security led to the arrest of three men for running a meth and fentanyl ring on Wednesday, Sept. 20, authorities said. Nilo Ibarra, a 38-year-old Jersey City resident, Ramon Lopez Arias, a 32-year-old West New York resident and Alexander Sanchez-Castillo, a  37-year-old North Bergen resident were arrested following an operation conducted by the Secaucus Police Department, the Jersey City Police Department Street Crimes Unit and the North Bergen Police Department, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Mill…
FBI Assists In Arrest Of Catalytic Converter Thief Who Led 100 MPH Pursuit: Secaucus PD FBI Assists In Arrest Of Catalytic Converter Thief Who Led 100 MPH Pursuit: Secaucus PD
FBI Assists In Arrest Of Catalytic Converter Thief Who Led 100 MPH Pursuit: Secaucus PD A 24-year-old man wanted for catalytic converter thefts was arrested with help from the FBI in Hudson County, authorities said. Randy Severino of Bayonne became the center of an investigation last June, when police in Garfield notified surrounding jurisdictions of a white Honda Civic, involved in catalytic converter thefts, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Secaucus Police Officer Jason Mitchell spotted the vehicle on Route 3 East traveling at speeds over 100 mile per hour, Miller said. The vehicle, which had been stolen out of Newark, failed to stop for police and a vehicle pursuit…
Driving Instructor Gropes Teen Girl During Lesson In Secaucus: Police Driving Instructor Gropes Teen Girl During Lesson In Secaucus: Police
Driving Instructor Gropes Teen Girl During Lesson In Secaucus: Police A 68-year-old North Bergen driving instructor groped a 17-year-old girl during  a lesson in Secaucus on Saturday, June 17, authorities said. Roberto Ormeno was charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.  He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday, June 21, and was released with a summons. No further details were provided.
Driver Plunges Car Into River, Tries Swimming Across In Hours-Long North Jersey Standoff Driver Plunges Car Into River, Tries Swimming Across In Hours-Long North Jersey Standoff
Driver Plunges Car Into River, Tries Swimming Across In Hours-Long North Jersey Standoff A driver being pursued by police drove through a park and ultimately landed in the Hackensack River, where he used a wrench to break out of his own window and stand in the water in an attempt to swim away on Tuesday, April 4, authorities said. Things began unfolding around 11:45 a.m. on Paterson Plank Road, where Secaucus police saw a man later identified as Michael A. Zummo, 51, of Toms River, having been involved in a crash, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The officers tried to stop him but "due to the way he was driving prior to that accident and prior to the officers trying to…
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW; Occupants Busted With Heroin In Secaucus: Police 'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW; Occupants Busted With Heroin In Secaucus: Police
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW; Occupants Busted With Heroin In Secaucus: Police A trio in stolen BMW with heavy tints and the "SOS" button ripped from the ceiling had outstanding warrants and heroin, authorities said. Officers in the Secaucus Police Department's Anti-Crime Unit were patrolling near the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3, around 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, when they noticed a 2021 BMW 540i pull into the parking lot, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Verly Antenor, 21, of Roselle Park, was behind the wheel, police said. He got out of the car and went into the motel for a few minutes, and then left with Arthur Garlick and Laura Probst, Miller said. The tr…
Couple Found With Meth, Rifle During Route 3 Traffic Stop: Police Couple Found With Meth, Rifle During Route 3 Traffic Stop: Police
Couple Found With Meth, Rifle During Route 3 Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop of a Chevrolet sedan led to drug and weapons offenses for a New York couple in Hudson County, authorities said. Police spotted the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze driving on the white, dotted lane marker along Route 3 east for a significant distance around 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Secaucus, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Officers stopped the car and conducted a consensual search of the vehicle the Joshua Hakes, 39, and Diane Dziaba, 44, were riding in, Miller said. That's when they found a large quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a Remington Game …
Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In Secaucus Hotel Bathroom: Police Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In Secaucus Hotel Bathroom: Police
Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In Secaucus Hotel Bathroom: Police Two men were arrested while one remains at large following an armed captivity and robbery of three victims in a Secaucus hotel room last month, authorities said. Nyshiem O. Inmon met with the three victims in their hotel room at the Aloft hotel on Harmon Meadow Boulevard, around 3 a.m. on Jan. 26, before Lyemel Summerville and another suspect barged in with handguns, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Three of the victims were held against their will in the bathroom of the hotel room, and when one of the victims refused to go in, Inmom stabbed him in his leg, Miller said. Inmon and …
Hit-Run Crash Left Jersey City Pedestrian Critical In Secaucus: Prosecutor Hit-Run Crash Left Jersey City Pedestrian Critical In Secaucus: Prosecutor
Hit-Run Crash Left Jersey City Pedestrian Critical In Secaucus: Prosecutor The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Secaucus police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a pedestrian on Thursday, Jan. 26, authorities said. At approximately 6:40 a.m., Secaucus police were notified of a pedestrian struck near Paul Amico Way and County Road.  A Secaucus police lieutenant was in the direct area of the crash and immediately rendered aid to the female pedestrian, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, she said.  The victim — a 49-year…
Upstairs Neighbor Killed In Secaucus Apartment Fire (UPDATE) Upstairs Neighbor Killed In Secaucus Apartment Fire (UPDATE)
Upstairs Neighbor Killed In Secaucus Apartment Fire (Update) A 72-year-old man died in a Secaucus fire late Sunday, Jan. 15, authorities said. John Meisenburg was found inside of a third floor unit after a fire broke out in a second floor unit at caround 11:50 p.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Meisenburg was taken to Hudson Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:52 a.m., Monday, Jan. 16. A preliminary investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force found that while the fire originated in a second floor unit, Meisenburg's third floor unit suffered heavy smoke damage. The fire does not appear to be suspi…
Heroin, Handgun, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From Hackensack Man: Secaucus PD Heroin, Handgun, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From Hackensack Man: Secaucus PD
Heroin, Handgun, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From Hackensack Man: Secaucus PD A Hackensack man sits in the Bergen County jail after police said they found ounces of drugs and a stash of illegal handguns during a raid at his home.  Hassan Coleman, 36, was arrested at his house early on Friday, Dec. 23 and booked on multiple drug-trafficking and weapons charges, Secaucus police said in a statement.  Authorities received a warrant to search the home following a two-and-a-half-month investigation by officers in Secaucus and Hackensack. During the search, detectives claimed they found cocaine, heroin, "over fifty pills" of Oxycodone, a .38 caliber handgun with …
Secaucus Man Shared Child Porn Video: Police Secaucus Man Shared Child Porn Video: Police
Secaucus Man Shared Child Porn Video: Police A Hudson County man has been arrested on accusations he disseminated a video depicting children engaging in sex acts, authorities said. Douglas Curdgele, 27, of Secaucus, both viewed and shared the video, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. He was arrested on Friday, Dec. 2 at his home, Miller said. “The Secaucus Police Department will take part in any initiative that will protect children from being victimized,” Chief Dennis Miller said. The Secaucus Police Department will work tirelessly with our County and State law enforcement counterparts to hunt child predators and bring them …
NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Busted For Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests — AGAIN: Police NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Busted For Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests — AGAIN: Police
NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Busted For Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests — Again: Police An undercover bust led to even more prostitution and drug arrests at a popular North Jersey go-go bar nearly a year after a similar investigation, authorities announced. Undercover police officers were offered sexual favors in exchange for money at AJ's Go-Go Bar in on Secaucus Road in Secaucus, Police Chief Dennis Miller said in announcing the latest bust. Yuri Duran, 34, of Newark; Lara Murad, 44, of Jersey City; and Isabella Molina-Morales, 30, of Elizabeth; were all charged with engaging in prostitution. Murad was also found with cocaine, and was charged with a drug offense. Duran was a…
Bayonne Police Captain Dies In Line Of Duty Bayonne Police Captain Dies In Line Of Duty
Bayonne Police Captain Dies In Line Of Duty Police in Bayonne are mourning the loss of one of their one. Capt. Paul Jamolawicz died in the line of duty, according to city officials. A cause of death was not announced. The members of the Secaucus Police Department send deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Bayonne Police Department while they mourn the loss of Captain Paul Jamolawicz. Posted by Secaucus Police Department on Saturday, November 12, 2022 Jamolawicz began his career in 1985, a year before now-Mayor Jimmy Davis joined the force. He worked as a patrolman, detective bureau, narcotics unit and internal a…
Prostitution Bust Nets Seven Arrests At Hotels In This Hudson County Town Prostitution Bust Nets Seven Arrests At Hotels In This Hudson County Town
Prostitution Bust Nets Seven Arrests At Hotels In This Hudson County Town Several prostitution-related arrests were made in one day as part of a continuous effort to combat violent crimes in one Hudson County town. "We are specifically targeting prostitution because of the additional crime it brings to our hotel," said Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller citing drug-dealing, robberies and sexual assaults. "The day before the Anti-Crime Unit conducted this operation, a prostitute was robbed at knifepoint. The Secaucus Police Department will continue these efforts to ensure the safety of the transient community who stay at our hotels." The arrests were made on T…
Las Vegas Performer Revamps Secaucus Library Las Vegas Performer Revamps Secaucus Library
Las Vegas Performer Revamps Secaucus Library Have you noticed an incredible breakthrough in the events, entertainment, and overall community spirit at the Secaucus Public Library? With experience performing in NYC clubs, working as a voice-over artist, and even progressing all the way to Las Vegas, Jeffrey Machno has seemingly done it all — and now, he’s using his charm, individuality, and charisma to give the library the one-of-a-kind boost it needs to reach its true potential. A lifelong Secaucus resident, Machno, 42, attended Immaculate Conception grammar school and Hudson Catholic High School, he tells DailyVoice.com. But what sp…
Massachusetts Man Exposes Himself To NJ Hotel Worker: Police Massachusetts Man Exposes Himself To NJ Hotel Worker: Police
Massachusetts Man Exposes Himself To NJ Hotel Worker: Police Police in New Jersey arrested a 38-year-old Massachusetts man after a hotel worker accused him of exposing his genitals and "performing a lewd act," authorities said.  Daniel Cater, of Brockton, sneaked into the employee's area of a Candlewood Suites hotel at 279 Secaucus Road on Oct. 17 just after 6:30 a.m. and performed the stunt, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.  Police arrested him without incident and charged him with lewdness, Miller said. 
Duo In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In Secaucus: Police Duo In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In Secaucus: Police
Duo In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In Secaucus: Police A pair of men have been arrested on multiple charges for trying to break into a BMW while driving another stolen BMW, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6:01 p.m., a Secaucus resident called the Secaucus Police Department and reported that an individual attempted to burglarize his BMW X5 parked on Humboldt Street and Centre Avenue. The individual did not make entry into the vehicle but fled the area in a BMW 750 that was waiting in the area with several other suspects inside, according to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller. During the investigation, the BMW 750 was discovere…
Arrests Made In Route 3 Gas Station Gunpoint Robbery Arrests Made In Route 3 Gas Station Gunpoint Robbery
Arrests Made In Route 3 Gas Station Gunpoint Robbery Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery on July  10, at a Secaucus gas, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 19.  Taquan Andrews, 20, of Newark, NJ and Ramir Skipwith, 24, of Elizabeth, NJ were arrested in connection with a robbery at the Exxon Gas Station located at 209 Route 3 East at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller tells Daily Voice.  Secaucus Police Department Anti-Crime Unit filed the following charges against the two men Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Theft, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a Handgun, Possess…
Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police
Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police A 28-year-old accused car burglary out on bail was arrested after he did the same thing again, authorities in Secaucus said. Joshua Muniz, of Secaucus, was arrested in June for burglarizing cars on Third Street in Secaucus, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Muniz in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 25, burglarized five cars on Born Street — one of which was left unlocked, Miller said Muniz was identified as a suspect and found at the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3 East at 3:23 a.m., Miller said. He is facing various charges of burglary and held in the Hudson County Jail. “This arres…
Secaucus Walmart Carjackers Nabbed In Newark: Police Secaucus Walmart Carjackers Nabbed In Newark: Police
Secaucus Walmart Carjackers Nabbed In Newark: Police Two men who robbed and carjacked a woman at knifepoint in the Secaucus Walmart parking lot were arrested in two separate stolen cars in Newark, authorities said. Xavier Cenpin and Caliente Gaillard, both 19, of Newark, robbed and carjacked the 66-year-old woman at the Park Plaza Drive Walmart around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.  The victim was uninjured, but the suspects stole cash and her 2016 BMW M23 convertible, police said. Upon the arrival of police, the Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit conducted an on-scene investigation.  The sus…
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson County Car Theft And Burglary Spree: Police Suspect Nabbed In Hudson County Car Theft And Burglary Spree: Police
Suspect Nabbed In Hudson County Car Theft And Burglary Spree: Police A suspect has been arrested and hit with numerous charges following a spree of car thefts and burglaries in Hudson County, authorities announced. Tyhaze Williams, 23, of Jersey City, was one of three suspects who ran from officers responding to a report of several attempted car burglaries on Luhmann Terrace in Secaucus shortly before 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, police said. Williams was tracked down and arrested as the other two suspects escaped despite officers’ attempts to locate them. During his arrest, Williams was found to be in possession of property stolen from a vehicle on Grac…
Car Thief Caught On Video Wanted By Police In North Jersey Car Thief Caught On Video Wanted By Police In North Jersey
Car Thief Caught On Video Wanted By Police In North Jersey A man caught on surveillance video allegedly stealing a car in a North Jersey town is wanted by police. The suspect was seen stealing a gray 2019 Audi A6 from the area of 1540 Paterson Plank Road in Secaucus around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The car was found the next day in Newark, the chief said. If anyone knows the identity of this suspect or who has information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Secaucus Police Department Detective Division at (201) 330-2052 or detectivedivision@secaucus.net. All calls …
Man Critically Burned In Secaucus Fire Man Critically Burned In Secaucus Fire
Man Critically Burned In Secaucus Fire A 56-year-old man was left critically burned in a Secaucus high-rise fire Friday, April 8, authorities said. Multiple smoke detector notifications brought police and firefighters to The Elms on Fifth Street around 2:35 p.m., where heavy smoke was coming from unit 406, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The 56-year-old man inside the unit was found with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Hudson Regional Hospital and then transferred to the West Chester Medical Center Burn Unit where he remains in critical condition. The fire was contained to the single unit and …
Pair Nabbed In BP Station Armed Robbery Linked To Multiple Incidents Across North Jersey: PD Pair Nabbed In BP Station Armed Robbery Linked To Multiple Incidents Across North Jersey: PD
Pair Nabbed In BP Station Armed Robbery Linked To Multiple Incidents Across North Jersey: PD A second arrest has been made in an armed robbery of a BP station and police pursuit last month in Secaucus — and police believe both suspects are responsible for a series of similar incidents across North Jersey, authorities announced. Joseph Brown, 24, of Jersey City, acted as the accomplice to 25-year-old Wendell Bradley, of Bayonne, in the gunpoint robbery of the gas station on Paterson Plank Road on Friday, Feb. 4, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Brandley and Brown each pointed a handgun at the gas attendant and robbed him of cash, then fled in a gray Honda Acc…
UNDERCOVER BUST: NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests UNDERCOVER BUST: NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests
Undercover Bust: NJ Go-Go Bar Workers Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Selling Coke To Guests Assaults. Shots fired. An overdose. These are just some of the calls over the last two years that sparked a an undercover investigation into AJ's Go-Go Bar in Hudson County, leading to nine arrests for cocaine distribution and prostitution this week, authorities in Secaucus announced on Wednesday. During the investigation, undercover detectives purchased various quantities of cocaine from different employees of the establishment. Detectives were also offered sex for cash by numerous employees of the premises, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The six-month long probe culminated on…
14-Round Magazine, Loaded Handgun Seized From Missouri Driver In Secaucus, Police Say 14-Round Magazine, Loaded Handgun Seized From Missouri Driver In Secaucus, Police Say
14-Round Magazine, Loaded Handgun Seized From Missouri Driver In Secaucus, Police Say Police seized a loaded handgun and a 14-round high-capacity magazine for a different weapon from a Missouri driver they spotted with fake license plates, authorities in Secaucus said. The Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit was near the Extended Stay Hotel when they saw a vehicle in the parking lot with bogus license plates just before 6 p.m. Sept. 10, Chief Dennis Miller said. While speaking to the driver, a handgun was spotted in the driver’s side door pocket of the vehicle, within his immediate reach, Miller said.  Master Jules Summerville, 27, of Missouri, was arrested fo…