Blotter 12/11/2023-12/17/2023

On 12/20/2023 at 1:01 PM, Secaucus Police responded to Walmart located at 400 Park Plaza Drive on a report of a shoplifting.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 31-year-old male, Devonte Newby of New York, NY for Shoplifting [2C:20-11B(1)].   Mr. Newby was issued his complaint summons along with 5 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody.

On 12/22/2023 at 10:45 AM, Secaucus Police responded to Walmart located at 400 Park Plaza Drive on a report of a shoplifting.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 49-year-old male, Ahmed Attia of Perth Amboy, NJ for Shoplifting [2C:20-11B(1)], Possession of CDS believed to be Heroin [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [2C:36-2A], False Statement in procurement of a Credit Card [2C:21-6B] and Identity Theft [2C:21-17A(1)].  Mr. Attia was issued his complaint summons and was released from police custody. 

On 12/23/2023 at 12:41 AM, Secaucus Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 3 West.  The vehicle failed to stop for the police.  A short while later, the involved vehicle was found to have been involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 3 West in Clifton, NJ.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 20-year-old male, Ethan Batista of East Orange, NJ for Eluding [2C:29-2B].  Mr. Batista was issued his complaint summons along with 4 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody. 

On 12/23/2023 at 8:20 AM, Secaucus Police responded to the Asbury Park Police Department to take into custody a 52-year-old male, Troy Huff of Brooklyn, NY for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Secaucus, NJ in the amount of $2,500.00.  Mr. Huff was subsequently released on his own recognizance by the Secaucus Municipal Court pending a future court date. 

On 12/23/2023 at 2:34 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the Extended Stay Hotel located at 1 Meadowland Parkway on a report of a dispute.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 38-year-old male, Anthony Ocampo of North Bergen, NJ for 1 outstanding NCIC warrant issued out of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office with no bail.  Officer’s from the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office responded to Secaucus Police Headquarters and took custody of Mr. Ocampo for transport back to their authority.

On 12/24/2023 at 1:56 AM, Secaucus Police observed a motor vehicle idling in the area of Sampson Place.  The police observed an individual who appeared to be sleeping in the driver’s seat of the motor vehicle.  During the investigation, the police arrested a 47-year-old male, Joseph Lewis of Secaucus, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated [39:4-50].  Mr. Lewis was issued his motor vehicle summons for Driving While Intoxicated along with an additional 5 motor vehicle summonses and he was released into the custody of a responsible adult.