Secaucus Man Sold Cocaine, Marijuana From 8th Street Home: PD

SECAUCUS, NJ — Following a month-long investigation, Secaucus police stopped Darwin Fajardo on 8th Street and Flanagan Way at 6 p.m. last Thursday, July 23.

Police say he had on his person suspected cocaine and a small amount of U.S. cash. With the assistance of a Hudson County Sheriff's dog, Secaucus police then searched his home, located on the 800 block of 8th Street. Inside the home, police said they found more than one ounce of suspected marijuana and a quantity of suspected cocaine.

It had been pre-packaged for street sale. Additionally, packaging material and a “cutting agent” were seized from the home, "confirming the cocaine found in the residence was destined for street sale," said Secaucus police.

More than $10,500 in cash and a large quantity of high-value jewelry were also seized from Fajardo and the home. Secaucus detectives said they suspected the cash and jewelry were all drug proceeds.

Fajardo was charged with drug possession, possession with intent to sell and money laundering.

“I commend the tireless work of the newly created Anti-Crime Unit,” Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. “The dedication of the detectives assigned to this unit is unparalleled and this arrest is yet another example of their diligent work in keeping the Secaucus community safe.”

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