Secaucus, NJ – On the evening of August 17, 2024, at approximately 9:14 PM, the Secaucus Police Department was dispatched to Long Shot, a popular bar located at 375 County Avenue, following reports of a heated dispute between a patron and an employee. The situation escalated when one of the involved parties allegedly pointed a firearm at the other.
Upon arrival, officers quickly secured the scene and initiated an investigation. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jonathan Rojas from Jersey City, was taken into custody without further incident. Rojas faces serious charges including:
Aggravated Assault under statute 2C:12-1B(4)
Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose under 2C:39-4A(1)
Unjustifiable Display of a Handgun under 2C:58-4.4A(5)
Following the arrest, Rojas was issued a complaint warrant and transported to the Hudson County Jail for processing. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the handling of disputes in local establishments.
The Secaucus Police Department has not released further details regarding the nature of the dispute or the condition of the…