[Secaucus, NJ] – The Secaucus Police Department has been diligently working to ensure public safety, as evidenced by their recent string of arrests and resolution of outstanding warrants. The events, which occurred between July 3rd and July 9th, 2023, involved a range of offenses, from warrant arrests to an altercation at a local Walmart. While these individuals are innocent until proven guilty, the incidents shed light on the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to maintain order within the community.
On July 4th, during a routine motor vehicle stop at 9:25 PM, the Secaucus Police apprehended Josue Barreto, a 36-year-old male from Union City, NJ. Mr. Barreto was taken into custody for an outstanding NCIC warrant issued by the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Following the arrest, he was issued a motor vehicle summons and subsequently transported to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.
Later that evening, at 10:04 PM, officers responded to Riverside Station Boulevard following reports of fireworks being set off. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jason Anderson, a 44-year-old male from Secaucus, NJ. Mr. Anderson was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing the Administration of Law, and Possession of Prohibited Fireworks. Additional scrutiny uncovered multiple outstanding warrants against Mr. Anderson, including one from South Bound Brook, NJ, amounting to $750.00, one from North Bergen, NJ, totaling $500.00, and one from Secaucus, NJ, worth $100.00. While the Secaucus Police Department and the North Bergen Police Department released Mr. Anderson on his own recognizance pending future court dates, he was unable to post bail for the South Bound Brook warrant, resulting in his transfer to their jurisdiction.
During the evening of July 6th, officers responded to the Essex County Jail to execute an arrest warrant for Jerome Spates, a 34-year-old male from Carteret, NJ. Mr. Spates was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant issued in Secaucus, NJ, which carried no bail. He was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Jail.
In another incident on July 7th, the Secaucus Police Department responded to a request from the Clifton Police Department to apprehend Engel Paulinogomez, a 23-year-old male from Paterson, NJ. Mr. Paulinogomez was wanted for an outstanding warrant issued in Secaucus, NJ, with a bail amount set at $600.00. Despite his unsuccessful attempts to post bail, he was promptly transported to the Hudson County Jail.
Lastly, on the same day, officers were dispatched to the Walmart located at 400 Park Plaza Drive following reports of an irate customer. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Dawn Grossano, a 56-year-old female from Secaucus, NJ, on charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Ms. Grossano was issued a motor vehicle summons for Driving While Intoxicated, as well as a complaint summons. Additionally, she faced four additional motor vehicle summonses and a Special Complaint summons for Driving Under the Influence with a minor passenger. After due process, she was released into the custody of a responsible adult.
It is important to remember that the charges brought against these individuals are merely allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Secaucus Police Department remains committed to upholding justice and ensuring the safety of the community.