Arrestee: Darrell Rude 33 of Clossvale, NY
Charges: robbery, burglary, shoplifting, criminal mischief, throwing bodily fluids, refusal to provide a biological sample, refusal to be fingerprinted, and commit unauthorized act during a state of emergency
Incident Dates: 04/15/20 shortly after midnight
Incident Location: corner of Newark and Garden Streets
Officers involved: Sgt. Luke Zeszotarski and Officer Francis McCourt
Shortly after midnight this morning the Hoboken Police Department responded to Daniel’s Liquor store on the report of a burglary in progress. As officers were responding to that location they were advised that a male shattered a glass window to the establishment then fled from the scene. They were also given a description of a male who was seen leaving the area. This description was provided to other units who were now searching for the suspect. While searching the area Sergeant Luke Zeszotarski and Officers Francis McCourt saw a male fitting the description walking in the area of 2nd and Court Street. The two officers stopped the male and as they approached him they noticed multiple liquor bottles and cigarette boxes sticking out of the front pouch of his backpack. Additional investigational steps were taken and Darrell Rude 33 of Clossvale, NY was arrested.
While being processed, Mr. Rude began to purposely cough in the direction of officers. During this time he advised officers that he has bronchitis and Covid-19. Based on this, officers attempted to place masks on Mr. Rude however he would violently bite them off each time. Once they were off he would continue to bite them into pieces. Anytime officers would attempt to talk to Mr. Rude he would pronounce his cough in their direction. Mr. Rude continued his uncooperative behavior, to any commands and he refused to be fingerprinted or provide necessary arrest information. This behavior continued and officers were unable to safely fingerprint Mr. Rude (he was charged for his refusal). Mr. Rude also needed to have a saliva DNA swab collected as per the National Crime Informational Center. When officers attempted to swab him he destroyed the swab by biting it (he was charged for his refusal).
A total of nine officers were exposed to his behavior.
Based on Mr. Rude’s statements regarding his health condition he was transported to a local hospital. Once medically cleared he will be transported the Hudson County Correctional Facility
Mr. Rude was charged with: robbery, burglary, shoplifting, criminal mischief, throwing bodily fluids, Refusal to provide a biological sample, Refusal to be fingerprinted, and commit unauthorized act during a state of emergency
Ultimately, officers recovered a total of $396.00 dollars’ worth of stolen items.
“This is the second time in six days that our night officers had to deal with a highly dangerous and unusual situation and were able to accomplish the task at hand and the apprehension without receiving serious injury. I am very proud of the work our men and women continue to do daily in dealing with this pandemic and the violent episodes that are occurring during it”, said Chief Ken Ferrante
Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.