Secaucus Police Blotter, Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

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

On Sept. 3 at 2:08 a.m., Secaucus Police Department responded to the Rt. 3 West Exxon gas station on a report of two disorderly individuals. During the investigation, a 29 year old male, Angel Dones of Jersey City, NJ was arrested for two outstanding warrants out of Millburn Municipal Court totaling $1,000 and one warrant out of Jersey City Municipal Court with a bail amount of $100. Millburn Police Department did ROR Mr. Dones and he subsequently posted bail for the warrant issued out of Jersey City and was released from custody.

On Sept. 3 at 11:26 a.m., NJ State Police transferred custody of a 37 year old male, Jean Lopez of East Newark, NJ for an outstanding warrant out of Secaucus, NJ in the amount of $1,210. Mr. Lopez posted bail and was released from custody.

On Sept. 3 at 1:24 p.m., Secaucus Police Department responded to the Walmart parking lot on a report of a dog locked inside a motor vehicle who appeared to be in distress. During the investigation, a 19 year old female, Diana Valentin of Newark, NJ was taken into custody for Animal Cruelty [4:22-17A(3)]. Ms. Valentin was issued a summons and was released from custody.

On Sept. 3 at 11:24 p.m., during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle parked near the Royal Motel, the Secaucus Police arrested the following individuals; a 53 year old male, Aurelio Mallari of Jersey City, NJ was charged with Hindering by Destruction of Evidence [2C:29-3B(1)] and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2]. Mr. Mallari was also found to have an outstanding warrant out of Jersey City, NJ for $100.00. A 48 year old male, Randy Onoya of Jersey City, NJ was charged with Possession of CDS believed to be Methamphetamine [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2], Hindering by Destruction of Evidence [2C:29-3B(1)] and Resisting Arrest [2C:29-2A(1)]. A 36 year old male, Marcus Buencamino of Paramus, NJ was charged with Possession of CDS believed to be Methamphetamine [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2] and Hindering by Destruction of Evidence [2C:29-3B(1)]. Mr. Mallari posted bail for the warrant, was served his summons and was released from custody. Mr. Onoya and Mr. Buencamino were served their summonses and were released from custody.

On Sept. 4 at 9:23 a.m., Secaucus Police responded to the area of Paterson Plank Rd and County Ave on a report of 2 individuals who had outstanding warrants. During the investigation a 29 year old male, Benjamin Woytas of Secaucus, NJ was found to have an active warrant out of Secaucus, NJ with a bail amount of $500. A 32 year old male, Michael Ambrosio Jr. of Secaucus, NJ was taken into custody for 3 outstanding warrants out of Jersey City, NJ with a bail amount of $2,700. Mr. Woytas received an ROR by Secaucus Municipal Court and was released from custody. Mr. Ambrosio was transported to Jersey City Police Department where custody was turned over to the Jersey City Police.

On Sept. 4 at 1:49 p.m., Secaucus Police responded to Walmart on a report of a shoplifting. During the investigation, a 57 year old male, Jose Rodriguez of Union City, NJ was taken into custody for Shoplifting [2C:20-11B(1)]. Mr. Rodriguez was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m., Secaucus Police responded to Port Logistic located at 125 Castle RD on a report of a theft. During the investigation, a 33 year old female, Bianca Vera of Jersey City, NJ was taken into custody for 2 outstanding warrants out of West NY, NJ totaling $2000.00 and 2 outstanding warrants out of Guttenberg, NJ totaling $470.00. Ms. Vera was also charged with Possession of CDS believed to be Alprazolam [2C:35-10A(1)]. Ms. Vera was subsequently transported to the Hudson County Jail.

On Sept. 5 11:25 p.m., during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 20 year old male, Abdallah Kayed of Clifton, NJ for 2 outstanding warrants out of Jersey City and Bernards, NJ totaling $1000.00. Mr. Kayed posted bail and was released from custody.

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