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NJ Soccer Player, Licensed Gun Owner Jailed After Threatening Rival With Weapon After Game: PD NJ Soccer Player, Licensed Gun Owner Jailed After Threatening Rival With Weapon After Game: PD
NJ Soccer Player, Licensed Gun Owner Jailed After Threatening Rival With Weapon After Game: PD A Jersey City man has been arrested after pointing a handgun at a rival soccer player after both were ejected from a game in Secaucus over the weekend, police said. Reda Benyamin, 34, and the player on an opposing team began arguing during the game at Shetik Field on County Avenue on May 2, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Both players were ejected and went to their cars to leave after the game. While stopped at a light on Jefferson and County Avenue, Benyamin pulled up next to the player's car and threatened him with a black handgun, police said. Both then left the area. Benyamin…
WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal
Wild Pursuit: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal UPDATE: A Union City man who jumped into a frigid Meadowlands creek during a dramatic police chase is an ex-con with nearly 50 arrests in no fewer than five North Jersey counties over the past 35 years. Career criminal Gregory Calvo, 53, is the very embodiment of the phrase “known to police.” He's been convicted nearly two dozen times in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties since 1989 – for offenses that include robbery, theft, burglary, drug dealing, domestic violence and aggravated assault -- and has been in and out of state prison and county jails since that time only to be…
NJ Cell Tower Picked Up On Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police NJ Cell Tower Picked Up On Dispatcher Uploading Child Porn: Police
NJ Cell Tower Picked Up On 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…
Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County
Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County Two police officers and a prisoner escaped injury in a vehicle fire on Wednesday evening, Oct. 4 in Hudson County, authorities said. The North Bergen police officers were taking the man, who was arrested in a scooter theft, to the Hudson County Jail when the vehicle struck a piece of metal on a bridge off an extension of Route 9 and burst into flames around 5:30 p.m., North Bergen Police Capt. Jorge Raposo said. @dailyvoicenewjersey The two officers and prisoner escaped injuries #fire #newjersey ♬ Fire Burning - Sean Kingston "They heard something scrape underneath the car, and …
Feds Help Dismantle Meth, Fentanyl Ring In North Jersey: Cops Feds Help Dismantle Meth, Fentanyl Ring In North Jersey: Cops
Feds Help Dismantle Meth, Fentanyl Ring In North Jersey: Cops 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…
Car Thief With Bullets Found In Meadowlands Motel: PD Car Thief With Bullets Found In Meadowlands Motel: PD
Car Thief With Bullets Found In Meadowlands Motel: PD A woman driving a car stolen out of Newark was found with several handgun bullets inside of a Secaucus motel Monday morning, April 24, authorities said. A Secaucus officer was patrolling near the Red Roof Inn on the Meadowlands Parkway around 7:35 a.m., when he "randomly" accessed the registration of an unoccupied Kia Forte that was parked, but running in the parking lot, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The car had been stolen out of Newark in April 2003, and the driver — Doniesha Coar, 27 of Glassboro — was found inside the motel, Miller said. During a search of her jacket, Coa…
Man Stabs Sex Worker At Meadowlands Hotel: Police Man Stabs Sex Worker At Meadowlands Hotel: Police
Man Stabs Sex Worker At Meadowlands Hotel: Police A 26-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged with stabbing a sex worker at a hotel in Secaucus on Sunday, April 9, authorities said. After agreeing to engage in sexual activity in exchange for money, the worker asked Vineeth Ravuri to leave the room, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. That's when Ravuri pulled out a knife and demanded his money back, police said. The worker refused and, Ravuri lunged at her, slashing her in the finger and buttocks, police said. Ravuri attempted to prevent her from leaving from the room, but she escaped and was able to call officers for help…
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: Police 'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: Police
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: 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…
Man Was Masturbating Around Kids In NJ Kohl's Store: Police Man Was Masturbating Around Kids In NJ Kohl's Store: Police
Man Was Masturbating Around Kids In NJ Kohl's Store: Police A 27-year-old New York man is facing charges after masturbating in a Hudson County Kohl's store, authorities said. Christopher Honnold, of Smithtown, NY, was walking around the Kohl's store on Millcreek Drive in Secaucus around 3:10 p.m. on March 2, "gratifying himself in view of the public were he could be observed by children under the age of thirteen," Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Honnold left the store after being approached by a loss prevention officer, but surrendered to Secaucus police on March 6, and was charged with sexual assault. He was lodged in the Hudson Coun…
Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In NJ Hotel Bathroom: Police Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In NJ Hotel Bathroom: Police
Armed Robbers Held Victims Captive In NJ 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 …
Hudson County Man Shared Child Porn Video: Police Hudson County Man Shared Child Porn Video: Police
Hudson County 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 …
Hotel Room Raid: Long Island Man Busted With Meth, Heroin, Handgun, Secaucus PD Says Hotel Room Raid: Long Island Man Busted With Meth, Heroin, Handgun, Secaucus PD Says
Hotel Room Raid: Long Island Man Busted With Meth, Heroin, Handgun, Secaucus PD Says A 33-year-old Long Island man was found with meth, ecstasy, heroin and a gun in the raid of a Hudson County hotel, authorities said. Sean McDermott, of Southampton, had been wanted out of Middlesex County, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. He was found with the following while at the Harmony Suites Hotel on Plaza Drive in Secaucus on Monday, Nov. 14 around 5:25 p.m., according to Miller: More than fifty (50) grams of suspected methamphetamine, More than thirty (30) pills of suspected ecstasy,  Heroin Gamma hydroxybutrate (GHB), Several hundred dollars in suspected drug p…
Female Inmate Dies In Hudson County Jail Female Inmate Dies In Hudson County Jail
Female Inmate Dies In Hudson County Jail The death of a 38-year-old female inmate at the Hudson County Jail is under investigation. The woman was found lifeless inside of her cell around 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Officers and onsite medical personnel immediately rendered aid to the woman and she was pronounced dead at approximately 7:34 a.m. The woman was a Union County inmate being house at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. In accordance with guidelines by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, the NJOAG was immediately notified and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s …
Victim Suffers Broken Cheekbone In Hudson County Walmart Assault: Police Victim Suffers Broken Cheekbone In Hudson County Walmart Assault: Police
Victim Suffers Broken Cheekbone In Hudson County Walmart Assault: Police A Hudson County man is in police custody, after authorities say he assaulted a shopper at Walmart.  Police said Gerald Rainey, 34, of Secaucus, punched the victim at Walmart on Oct. 14, breaking their cheekbone, town Police Chief Dennis Miller told Daily Voice.  Rainey was arrested Thursday, Nov. 3, according to Miller. He is being held at Hudson County Jail, the chief added.  State court records show Rainey is charged with aggravated assault with attempt to cause serious bodily injury. It's not clear when he's due back in court.
NY Man With Guns Threatens To Punch North Jersey Animal Shelter Volunteers: Police NY Man With Guns Threatens To Punch North Jersey Animal Shelter Volunteers: Police
NY Man With Guns Threatens To Punch North Jersey Animal Shelter Volunteers: Police A 24-year-old New York man who threatened to punch a volunteer at a Hudson County animal shelter was found with two guns and a high-capacity handgun magazine, authorities said. Police were called to the Secaucus Animal Shelter on the Meadowlands Parkway around 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, where a man later identified as Cordell Phillip was arguing with volunteers, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Phillip, of College Point, was arguing over procedure for turning an injured dog over to them, and threatened to punch one of the volunteers then threatened another volunteer saying he…
Buddies In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In North Jersey: Police Buddies In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In North Jersey: Police
Buddies In Stolen BMW Tried Burglarizing Cars In North Jersey: 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…
Florida Man Wanted On 2 Warrants Busted With Sword In Hudson Traffic Stop: Police Florida Man Wanted On 2 Warrants Busted With Sword In Hudson Traffic Stop: Police
Florida Man Wanted On 2 Warrants Busted With Sword In Hudson Traffic Stop: Police A Florida man wanted on two warrants was busted with a sword during a traffic stop in Hudson County, authorities said. Alain Diaz, 48, was stopped by Secaucus Police just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Diaz, of Hialeah, Florida, was found to have an outstanding NCIC warrant issued out of Hopatcong with no bail and an outstanding warrant out of Jersey City totaling $50, police said.  Diaz was also charged with a weapons offense for being in possession of a sword, as well as three motor vehicle summonses, Miller said. Diaz was being held i…
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…
NJ Man With Warrants, NY Driver Had Loaded Ghost Gun, Ammo In Stolen Truck: Police NJ Man With Warrants, NY Driver Had Loaded Ghost Gun, Ammo In Stolen Truck: Police
NJ Man With Warrants, NY Driver Had Loaded Ghost Gun, Ammo In Stolen Truck: Police A New York man and New Jersey man with several warrants out for his arrest were in a stolen truck without plates when they were found with a loaded handgun and hollow point bullets over the weekend in Hudson County, authorities said. Secaucus Officer Salvatore Manente Jr. spotted the parked Penske moving truck, occupied by Fabian D. Soto, 30, of New York, NY, and Fatah Iarkane, 23 of Secaucus, around 12 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, Chief Dennis Miller said. Soto, the driver, handed the officer a Virginia license plate, but a check of the registration revealed it had been sto…
Uber Driver, Buddy Stole $165K In Luxury Items, Cocaine, 15 LBS Of Marijuana: Kearny PD Uber Driver, Buddy Stole $165K In Luxury Items, Cocaine, 15 LBS Of Marijuana: Kearny PD
Uber Driver, Buddy Stole $165K In Luxury Items, Cocaine, 15 LBS Of Marijuana: Kearny PD A Newark Uber driver and his buddy from the Bronx were nabbed after a four-month-long investigation that yielded 15 pounds of pot, $165,000 in luxury goods and more, police said. Javier Ortega, 40, of Newark, NJ, and Severiano Ybert Perez, 42, of Bronx, NY, were arrested on Tuesday, July 12, Kearny Police Chief George King said. The investigation all started with two burglaries reported in one multi-family home on Argyle Place on Feb. 27, police said.  The suspects matched the description of the burglars who committed similar thefts at a Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, on Feb. 2…
US Marshals Capture Suspect Accused Of Violating Restraining Order In 'Love Triangle' Stabbing US Marshals Capture Suspect Accused Of Violating Restraining Order In 'Love Triangle' Stabbing
US Marshals Capture Suspect Accused Of Violating Restraining Order In 'Love Triangle' Stabbing US Marshals captured a 24-year-old Hoboken man who had violated a restraining order in a double stabbing that left a 21-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman hurt in Jersey City earlier this week, authorities announced. Joshua Gonzalez violated was found Thursday, July 7 near Franklin Street in Bloomfield, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Gonzalez is accused of killing Jason Khusial, whose body was found at a home at 186 McAdoo Ave., around 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, Suarez said. Sources with direct knowledge of the incident requesting anonymity say it may …
Hudson Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Boys In Presence Of Other Children: Prosecutor Hudson Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Boys In Presence Of Other Children: Prosecutor
Hudson Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Boys In Presence Of Other Children: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Hudson County man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 4- and 7-year-old boy, in the presence of other children, authorities said. The state has filed a detention motion for Antonio Yat Pop, whose hearing is scheduled for July 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The crimes occurred at a home in West New York on Tuesday, June 28, Suarez said. He was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City and remanded to the Hudson County Jail. . Prosecutor Suarez credited the Special Victims Unit and West New York Police Department with the investiga…
Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel
Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel A serial car burglar was captured at a Hudson County motel, authorities said. Joshua Muniz was tracked down at the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3 east after several residents of 3rd Street in Secaucus reported incidents early Sunday, June 12, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Police identified Muniz as a suspect and captured him just before midnight, Miller said. The 28-year-old Secaucus resident was charged with two counts of Burglary and four counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary, then lodged in the Hudson County Jail. Anyone with additional information on these burgl…
Meth, Cocaine Seized In Bust Of Major Drug Ring Perpetuated At NJ Hotels: Police Meth, Cocaine Seized In Bust Of Major Drug Ring Perpetuated At NJ Hotels: Police
Meth, Cocaine Seized In Bust Of Major Drug Ring Perpetuated At NJ Hotels: Police Methamphetamine. Cocaine. Xanax. Adderall. Percocet. Viagra. Clonazapm. Ecstasy. Psilocybin Mushrooms. Oxycodone. Those were the drugs seized from a Hudson County duo accused of producing some and selling others across hotels in Hudson County, authorities in Secaucus announced. An investigation into Richard Rivera and Christopher Healey began in March 2022, as a collaborative effort between Secaucus, West New York and North Bergen police departments, Secaucus Chief Dennis Miller said. Rivera, 36, of North Bergen, was arrested April 23 at the Fountain Motel in North Bergen on…
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…
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A 21-year-old woman is wanted in connection with a child abuse case that left her 3-year-old daughter fighting for her life, authorities said. Shaqwana Baker brought her daughter to NYU Langone Hospital on Jan. 23 with life-threatening injuries suffered at a motel in North Bergen, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Baker's boyfriend, Edward Smith, 29, of Far Rockaway New York, was also at the motel. Baker's daughter was later transported to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Bellevue Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for the injuries that are&n…
NJ Carjacker Steals Vehicle With Victim's GF, Baby Inside Day Before Home Burglary: Police NJ Carjacker Steals Vehicle With Victim's GF, Baby Inside Day Before Home Burglary: Police
NJ Carjacker Steals Vehicle With Victim's GF, Baby Inside Day Before Home Burglary: Police A New Jersey carjacker was arrested the morning after he took a sedan with a woman and baby inside, authorities said. The Route 3 Shell gas station victim told police he left his 2022 Nissan Altima running to go into the station's convenience store around 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. When he came out, he saw a robber open the driver's side door and drive away with his girlfriend and their baby inside, the chief said. Quick to respond, the victim said he grabbed the driver's side door but fell off as Raymond Scott, 18, sped away, according…
Arrest Made In Deadly Jersey City Train Station Stabbing Arrest Made In Deadly Jersey City Train Station Stabbing
Arrest Made In Deadly Jersey City Train Station Stabbing A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Friday night's deadly train station stabbing in Jersey City, authorities announced Saturday, Jan. 29. Anthony Bell, 37, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Kenneth Brown, 49, on the platform of the Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Brown was found with a stab wound to his upper body at the train platform around 11:35 p.m., Suarez said. He was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead around 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. The cause an…
Sex Assault Victim Comes Forward With Allegation Against Hudson Man 20 Years Later: Prosecutor Sex Assault Victim Comes Forward With Allegation Against Hudson Man 20 Years Later: Prosecutor
Sex Assault Victim Comes Forward With Allegation Against Hudson Man 20 Years Later: Prosecutor A 65-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl when she was between the ages of 6 and 8, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office announced. The now-28-year-old victim was assaulted by Rodrigo Rivera, of Union City, in a Jersey City home, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Rivera was arrested in Hackensack on charges of aggravated sexual assault, and sexual assault. He was remanded to the Hudson County Jail, pending his first court appearance on Feb. 2. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit …
3 Loaded Magazines, Hollow Point Bullets, Gun Seized From Speeding Georgia Driver: Secaucus PD 3 Loaded Magazines, Hollow Point Bullets, Gun Seized From Speeding Georgia Driver: Secaucus PD
3 Loaded Magazines, Hollow Point Bullets, Gun Seized From Speeding Georgia Driver: Secaucus PD A Georgia man stopped for speeding was being held in the Hudson County Jail after police found a handgun and three loaded magazines -- at least two loaded with hollow-point bullets -- in his vehicle Monday afternoon, authorities said. Secaucus Officer Michael Borrelli was speaking with the occupants of the car around 3:25 p.m. on the Meadowlands Parkway, when he realized that there was a gun in the car, Chief Dennis Miller said. A search of the car turned up a Glock 19 9mm, loaded with a 15-round magazine and round in the chamber; a loaded 17-round magazine; and 31-round magazine. Bot…
Jersey City Drug Dealer Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen Jersey City Drug Dealer Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen
Jersey City Drug Dealer Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen A drug-dealing ex-con from Jersey City must spend a plea-bargained seven years in federal prison. Hason Armfield, 43, must serve just about all of the sentence handed down via videoconference Monday in Newark because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Armfield was arrested following a raid on his York Avenue apartment by DEA agents and Jersey City police in June 2019, records show. An authorized search of the place turned up nearly a half-pound of cocaine, 3½ ounces of heroin and unspecified criminal proceeds, a complaint on file in federal court in Newark says. Authorities a…