On September 23, 2020 the Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit was in the area of the Red Roof Inn, 15 Meadowlands Parkway, following up on complaints of narcotics activity at the hotel.
At approximately 10:45 P.M., detectives from the Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit and officers from the Patrol Division observed Frank Morrow acting suspiciously. During an inquiry it was discovered he was in possession of a large knife. Additionally, Frank Morrow was found to be in possession of over one (1) ounce of suspected methamphetamine and was placed under arrest.
Frank Morrow, 47, of Queens, NY was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance [2C:35-10a(1)] and Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance [2C:35-5b(9)(a)]. He was taken to the Hudson County Jail pending his appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court. These charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
“As the Chief of Police, I am committed to listening to citizen complaints and having them proactively investigated. Transient patrons who come to some of our local hotels to commit nefarious acts will continue to be targeted.” Anyone with information regarding any suspicious activity at any hotel in Secaucus can contact the Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit at (201) 330-2052, spdtips@secaucus.net, or anonymously on our website www.secaucuspolice.org, all calls will be kept confidential.
