Secaucus Police Blotter, July 16 - July 22

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

On July 16 at 5:28 a.m. Secaucus police responded to the Sunoco gas station at 249 Rt. 3 East on a report of a dispute. During the investigation, a 29-year-old male, David Chung of Rutherford, NJ was arrested for having a full extradition warrant out of NYPD. Chung was additionally charged with possession of crack cocaine and being a fugitive from justice. Chung was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 16 at 8:20 a.m., during a motor vehicle stop Secaucus police arrested a 38-year-old male, Robert S. Green, II of Secaucus for an outstanding warrant out of Secaucus with a bail amount of $500. Green posted bail, was issued one motor vehicle summons for driving while suspended and was released from custody.

On July 16 at 10:00 a.m., a 30-year-old male, Leroy Praylow of Union City, NJ entered police headquarters and turned himself in for an open no-bail warrant out of Secaucus for robbery and conspiracy in relation to an incident that occurred on June 13. Praylow was processed and transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 16 at 1:40 p.m., Secaucus police responded to the Union City Police Department to take custody of a 33-year-old male, Michael Pons of Union City, NJ for an open warrant out of Secaucus for simple assault, theft and Theft by Unlawful taking of means of conveyance. Pons was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 16 at 10:00 p.m., the Secaucus police department responded to the Watchung police department to take custody of a 27-year-old female, Janine Jenkins of Jersey City, for an outstanding warrant out of Secaucus for $1,000 and three warrants out of Jersey City totaling $350. Jenkins was unable to post bail and was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 17 at 12:21 a.m., while on patrol the police observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of 3 Millcreek Drive. During the investigation Secaucus police arrested the following; a 23-year-old male, Gabriel Mosso of Ridgfield Park, NJ for possession of marijuana, a 19 year old male, Jakob Feliciano of Union City NJ for an outstanding warrant out of Jersey City NJ for $1000 and a 19 year old male, Royer Zamudio-Coral of Union City NJ for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mosso was issued two motor vehicle summonses and was transported to the Hudson County jail. Feliciano posted bail and was released from custody. Zamudio-Coral was issued a summons and released.

On July 17 at 5:38 p.m. Secaucus police were dispatched to the Kohl’s department store on a report of shoplifting. A 43-year-old female, Abigail Hernandez of North Bergen, NJ and a 30-year-old female, Saidy Portela-Santana of West New York NJ were arrested and charged with shoplifting. Both parties were issued their summonses and released from custody.

On July 17 at 6:38 p.m., Secaucus police were dispatched to the area of Humboldt St./Centre Ave. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. During the investigation a 56-year-old male, Blaine Mauger of Secaucus was charged with driving while intoxicated. Mauger was also issued summonses for reckless driving and an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was issued his summonses and was released to a responsible adult.

On July 18 at 2:24 a.m., during a motor vehicle stop for careless driving, the Secaucus police arrested a 50 year old male, Juan Ortega of North Bergen NJ for driving while intoxicated. Ortega was issued five motor vehicle summonses in all and was released from custody to a responsible adult.

On July 18 at 12:45 p.m. the Secaucus Police responded to the Essex County Jail to take custody of a 28 year old male, Vincent Tene of Pittsburgh, PA for an outstanding warrant out of Secaucus in the amount of $500. Tene was unable to post bail and was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 19 at 5:55 p.m., Secaucus police responded to the Burlington Coat Factory at 275 Hartz Way on a report of a shoplifting. During the investigation the following individuals were taken into custody; A 33 year old female, Kimesha Speight of Philadelphia, PA for an outstanding warrant out of Township of Hamilton for $750 and a warrant from the Delaware State Police. Speight was further charged with being a fugitive from justice. A 27 year old male, Sterling Warren out of Philadelphia, PA for a warrant out of Delaware State Police. Warren was additionally charged with being a Fugitive from Justice along with Shoplifting, Conspiracy and Burglar Tools. A 28 year old male, Vilal Jackson of Philadelphia, PA for shoplifting, burglar tools and conspiracy. Both Speight and Warren were processed and transported to the Hudson County Jail. Jackson was served his summons and was released from custody.

On July 20 at 6:57 p.m. Secaucus police responded to 200 Millcreek Drive on a report of a disorderly person. During the investigation a 28-year-old male, Christopher Collins of Elizabeth NJ was taken into custody for possession of a toxic chemical and use of a toxic chemical. Police say he had aerosol duster spray. Collins was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On July 22 at 9:42 p.m., during a motor vehicle stop for suspicious activity, Secaucus Police arrested a 30-year-old male, Jonathan Gunn of Jersey City for three outstanding warrants: One warrant out of Union City NJ, no bail, one warrant out of South Plainfield for $818 and one warrant out of Jersey City NJ for $100. Gunn was further charged with possession of marijuana. Gunn was issued three motor vehicle summonses and was transported to the Hudson County Jail.

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