On 08/09/2021 at 10:13 AM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 37 year old male, Shomari Morton of Hillside, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Newark, NJ in the amount of $300.00. The Newark Police Department did release Mr. Morton on his own recognizance pending a future court date. Mr. Morton was issued 3 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody.
On 08/10/2021 at 12:09 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the Meadowlands Plaza Hotel located at 40 Wood Avenue on a report from hotel management that cleaning services found a firearm located in one of the hotel rooms. A systematic search of the surrounding areas was conducted for one of the actors who fled the scene at the time of police arrival. During the investigation, the police arrested a 19 year old female, Monet Duran of Cedar Creek, TX for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm [2C:39-5B(1)], Possession of Hollow Point Ammunition [2C:39-3F(1)] and Possession of a High Capacity Magazine [2C:39-3J]. The actor who fled the scene was identified and a warrant for his arrest was issued consisting of the same charges. Ms. Duran was issued her complaint summons and was released from police custody.
On 08/11/2021 at 12:07 PM, Secaucus Police responded to the Harper Apartment Complex located at 100 Plaza Drive on a report of Criminal Mischief. During the investigation, the police arrested a 23 year old male, Hamza Khan of Secaucus, NJ for Criminal Mischief, [2C:17-3A(1)], Possession of CDS believed to be Alprazolam [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession of CDS believed to be Crack Cocaine [2C:35-10A(1)], Possession with intent to Distribute CDS believed to be Alprazolam [2C:35-5B(13)] and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose [2C:39-4D], a fire extinguisher used to break the car window. Mr. Khan was issued his complaint summons and was released from police custody.
On 08/12/2021 at 11:57 PM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 28 year old male, Timothy Kegley of Holmdel, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated [39:4-50]. Mr. Kegley was issued his motor vehicle summons for Driving While Intoxicated along with an additional 4 motor vehicle summonses and was released into the custody of a responsible adult.
On 08/14/2021 at 2:02 AM, during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 29 year old male, Nishir Rios-Figueroa of Newark, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Newark, NJ in the amount of $10,000.00 with a 10% option. Mr. Rios-Figueroa was also found to have 4 additional outstanding warrants issued out of Newark, NJ totaling $700.00, along with 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Bass River, NJ in the amount of $650.00 with a 10% option and 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Union Township, NJ in the amount of $300.00 with a 10% option. The police also arrested a 38 year old male, Kevin Mclean of Newark, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Newark, NJ in the amount of $100.00. Mr. Rios-Figueroa was able to post bail for all involved warrants, was issued 5 motor vehicle summonses and was released from police custody. Mr. Mclean was able to post bail for the involved warrant and was released from police custody.
