Secaucus Police Blotter: Week of January 11

Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller released the following information concerning police arrests for the week of January 11-17:

Blotter 01/11/2021-01/17/2021

• On 01/11/2021 at 5:32 PM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 25 year old male, Devone Ramsey of Secaucus, NJ for Possession of CDS believed to be Marijuana [2C:35-10A(4)].  Mr. Ramsey was served his complaint summons along with 8 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody.

• On 01/12/2021 at 8:17 AM, Secaucus Police responded to the Home Depot located at 1055 Paterson Plank Road on a report of a shoplifting.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 43 year old male, Jose Aguirre-Aguirre of Elmhurst, NY and a 38 year old male, Angel Arango Vaca of Elmhurst, NY for Shoplifting [2C:20-11B(1)] and Conspiracy [2C:5-2A(1)].  Both Mr. Aguirre-Aguirre and Mr. Arango Vaca were served their complaint summonses and were released from police custody.

• On 01/12/2021 at 3:10 PM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 40 year old male, Dejurna Hamilton of Elizabeth, NJ for 1 outstanding NCIC warrant issued by the Newark Municipal Court with no bail. Mr. Hamilton was served 1 motor vehicle summons and was subsequently transported to the Newark Police Department.

• On 01/12/2021 at 6:32 PM, Secaucus Police responded to UPS located at 493 County Avenue on a report of an employee theft.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 20 year old male, Justin Casillas of Jersey City, NJ for Theft [2C:20-3A] and Possession of CDS believed to be Marijuana [2C:35-10A(4)].  Mr. Casillas was served his complaint summons and was released from police custody.

• On 01/12/2021 at 8:01 PM, Secaucus Police observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot of 375 County Avenue.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 24 year old male, Divine Johnson of the Bronx, NY for Possession of CDS believed to be Marijuana [2C:35-10A(4)] and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2].  Mr. Johnson was served his complaint summons along with 2 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody.

• On 01/12/2021 at 9:20 PM, Secaucus Police observed a vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Extended Stay America Hotel located at 1 Meadowlands Parkway where the occupant of the vehicle appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel.  A well- being check was conducted with the occupant of the vehicle.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 32 year old male, Christopher Ferreira of the Bronx, NY for Possession of CDS believed to be Marijuana [2C:35-10A(3)] and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2].  Mr. Ferreira was served his complaint summons and was released from police custody.

• On 01/14/2021 at 5:37 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the parking lot of Hudson Wines located at 865 Roosevelt Avenue on a report of a male who had threatened an employee with a knife.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 67 year old male, Alfred Viggiano of Secaucus, NJ for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, specifically a small handled axe [2C:39-5D], Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, specifically a pocket knife [2C:39-5D], Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose [2C:39-4D], Terroristic Threats [2C:12-3B] and Simple Assault [2C:12-1A(3)].  On the same date, at 5:27 PM, Secaucus Police responded to Green Valley Court on a report of Harassment.  An investigation was conducted and Mr. Viggiano was further charged with Bias Intimidation [2C:16-1A(1)] and Harassment [2C:33-4A].  Mr. Viggiano was served his complaint warrant for both incidents and was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Jail.

• On 01/15/2021 at 11:57 AM, Secaucus Police observed a suspicious person in the area of Huber Street.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 56 year old male, Harry Normand-Hernandez of Jersey City, NJ for 1 outstanding NCIC warrant issued by the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office with no bail.  Mr. Normand-Hernandez was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Department.    

• On 01/15/2021 at 10:38 PM, Secaucus Police was notified of a vehicle driving recklessly on the NJ State Turnpike, where the vehicle reported to strike a guardrail in the area of exit 15X.  The involved vehicle subsequently struck a vehicle in the area of UPS Drive and County Avenue.  The police ultimately located the vehicle involved in the area of Centre Avenue and County Avenue, injuring the driver.  A motor vehicle stop of the vehicle was conducted.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 31 year old male, Khamar Abnathya of Newark, NJ for Assault by Auto [2C:12-1C(2)] and Driving While Intoxicated [39:4-50].  Mr. Abnathya was issued his complaint warrant along with his motor vehicle summons for Driving While Intoxicated and an additional 8 motor vehicle summonses and was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Jail.

• On 01/16/2021 at 9:20 AM, Secaucus Police observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot of 650 Plaza Drive.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 29 year old male, Isaiah Nesbit of Orange, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Montclair, NJ in the amount of $1,500.00 with a 10% option.  Mr. Nesbit was released on his own recognizance pending a future court date and was released from police custody.

• On 01/17/2021 at 12:42 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the Red Roof Inn located at 15 Meadowlands Parkway on a report of a fight between 2 individuals.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 29 year old male, Sebastian Desormeaux of Hollis, NY for Hindering Apprehension [2C:29-3B(4)] for providing the police false information.  Mr. Desormeaux was served his complaint summons and was released from police custody.

• On 01/17/2021 at 2:43 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the Hyatt Place located at 575 Park Plaza Drive on a report of an individual refusing to leave the hotel.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 36 year old male, Stephen Scott of Syracuse, NY for Criminal Trespass [2C:18-3B].  Mr. Scott was served his complaint summons and was released from police custody.

• On 01/17/2021 at 9:07 PM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 22 year old male, Jeison Martinez-Diaz of Jersey City, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Monroe, NJ in the amount of $303.00.  Mr. Martinez-Diaz was able to post bail for the involved warrant, was issued 4 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody.

These charges are merely accusations and the defendants is presumed innocent until proven guilty.