'Warrant Sweep' In Hudson County Yields Arrests For Crimes From Sex Assault To Theft

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - During a warrant sweep Saturday, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 people across the county for offenses ranging from strangling a domestic violence victim to credit card theft. The majority of those arrested are from Jersey City.

Led by Sheriff Frank Schillari, the arrests were part of the HCSO’s “Operation Fall Sweep, the office said Tuesday.

“Taking these alleged criminals off of our streets ensures the safety of all of Hudson County’s residents and visitors, improving the quality of life in our communities,” said Sheriff Schillari.

Here are the charges, according ot the Hudson County Sheriff's Office:

Aggravated Assault

• John Hines, 30, of Jersey City, is charged with Throwing Bodily Fluid at a Law Enforcement Officer
• Jyquam Hopson, 25, of Jersey City, is charged with Aggravated Assault (Strangling Domestic Violence Victim) and Credit Card Theft (Receiving Lost/Mislaid Card)

Terroristic Threats

• Kevin J. Desravines, 29, of Jersey City, is charged with Terroristic Threats
• Wilfredo Nunez, 38, of Jersey City, is charged with Terroristic Threats

Robbery

• Enido Rumaldo, 18, of Jersey City, is charged with two counts of Robbery
• Rajon Gaffney, 20, of Jersey City, is charged with Robbery
• Najeeyah Cooper, 27, of Reading, PA, is charged with Robbery
• Craig Clinton, 57, of Jersey City, is charged with Robbery (Bodily Injury or Force)

Burglary

• James Defazio, 43, of Nutley, is charged with Burglary.
• Brandon Chisolm, 33, of Jersey City is charged with Burglary (Inflict/Attempt to Inflict Bodily Injury)
• Oswald Marin, 29, of Jersey City, is charged with Burglary.
• Fermin Ramos, 35, of Jersey City, is charged with Burglary and Theft by Unlawful Taking

Theft

• Gregory Javier, 31, of Belleville, is charged with two counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking, 2 counts of Conspiracy, and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief with Damage
• Nicholas Soto, 32, of Lyndhurst, is charged with Theft/Contempt
• Jhonesty B. Williams, 36, of Jersey City, is charged with 2 counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking
• Jason Brice, 58, of Fairlawn, is charged with Credit Card Theft (Fraudulent Use of Credit Card)
• Angelica N. Mendez, 41, of Hillside, is charged with Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance

Receiving Stolen Property

• Mahmoud Abdelmeged, 21, of Jersey City, is charged with Receiving Stolen Property

Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

• Nuzhet Z. Khan, 45, of Jersey City, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
• Justin Rodrigues, 23, of Kearny, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose

Drugs

• Jennifer Felder, 34, of Manhattan, NY, is charged Manufacturing a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute
• Aaron J. Ransom, 31, of Jersey City, is charged with Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance / Possession
• Michael Stellato, 38, of Jersey City, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
• Raham Shehata, 24, of Jersey City, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
• Anthony Padilla, 45, of Jersey City, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
• Michelle Paladino, 53, of Jersey City, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Fugitive From Justice

• Dayvon A. Perez, 21, of Newark, is charged with being a Fugitive From Justice and Receiving Stolen Property

Sexual Assault

• Edwin Lozado, 21, of Dumont, is charged with Sexual Assault (Force/Coercion)

Resisting Arrest

• Devin Lawrence, 27, of Jersey City, is charged with Resisting Arrest (Eluding in a Motor Vehicle)

Sex Offender

• Hector D. Rodriguez, 39 , is charged with Failing to Verify Address as a Sex Offender.

Fraud

• Juan Pomales, 50, of Jersey City, is charged with Using False Documents to Obtain a Driver License
• Monica, Rodriguez, 35, of Jersey City, is charged with Bad Checks

Violation of Probation

• Allen Mick, 27, of Hamilton, is charged with Violation of Probation