Crime & Safety

Secaucus Police Blotter, June 11 - June 17

Released by Secaucus police, and unedited by Patch, last week's arrests in town:

SECAUCUS, NJ — Released by Secaucus police, and unedited by Patch, last week's arrests in town:

On June 11 at 10:20 p.m., during a Motor Vehicle stop a 27yo male, Jonathan Hernandez of North Bergen was arrested for Possession of Marijuana [2C:35-10A(4)], Possession of Cocaine and pills [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2] and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon [2C39-5D]. Mr. Hernandez was processed, issued 2 MV summonses (Maintenance of Lamps, Possession of CDS) then transported to Hudson County Jail.

On June 11 at 11:58 p.m. Secaucus Police were dispatched to Newark PD to take custody of a 39yo male, Thomas Cotten Jr. for an outstanding warrant in the amount of $500 from Secaucus. Mr. Cotton posted bail and was released without incident.

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On June 12 at 4:48 p.m. a 74yo male, Francisco Cruz was arrested for an outstanding warrant in the amount of $100 from Jersey City. Mr. Cruz posted bail and was released.

On June 13 at 5:33 p.m., during a Motor Vehicle stop, a 21yo male, Zakhi Hocutt of Paterson was arrested for Possession of Marijuana [2C:35-10A(4)]. Mr. Hocutt was processed issued a MV summons (Safety Belt) then released.

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On June 15 at 8:37 p.m., a 26 yo male, Armand Payton of East Orange was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and having an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. After being issued his summonses he was released to a responsible adult. Jennifer Escamilla, 19 yo, of Paterson was arrested and charged with Underage Consumption of Alcohol [2C:33-15]. She was issued a summons and released.

On June 16 at 1:10 a.m. North Bergen Police transported a 22yo female, Leeanna Soto-Barrientos of Wallington to Headquarters for an outstanding warrant in the amount of $500.00 from Secaucus. Ms. Soto-Barrientos posted bail and then released.

On June 16 at 7:03 p.m. during a Motor Vehicle stop, a 21yo male, Jorge Orozco of Jersey City was arrested for 2 outstanding warrants totaling $650.00 from Englewood and Jersey City. Englewood PD responded to Headquarters to take custody.

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


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