Secaucus Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests Last Week

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The Secaucus Police Department released details on a number of arrests made over the past week, including a 21-year-old man charged with eluding police, a 31-year-old man arrested for DWI, and several individuals taken into custody on outstanding warrants from surrounding jurisdictions. The blotter also included an aggravated assault arrest and a bias intimidation/harassment incident.

Why it matters

The Secaucus Police Blotter provides insight into the types of criminal activity and law enforcement actions taking place in the local community, which can help residents stay informed about public safety issues. Tracking repeat offenders and outstanding warrants is also important for understanding patterns of criminal behavior and the effectiveness of the justice system.

The details

The arrests detailed in the blotter cover a range of offenses, from traffic violations and DWI to more serious charges like aggravated assault and bias intimidation. Several individuals were taken into custody on outstanding warrants from other municipalities, highlighting the coordination between local law enforcement agencies. The blotter also mentions an incident where police responded to a report of an unruly individual at a local church.

• On March 2 at 12:45 p.m., Secaucus Police attempted to stop a car for an observed motor vehicle violation.
• On March 3 at 3:08 a.m., during a motor vehicle stop, Secaucus Police arrested a 31-year-old man of Union City, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated.
• On March 4 at 8:53 a.m., Secaucus Police responded to the NJ State Police Barracks in Holmdel, NJ to take into custody a 28-year-old man of Clifton, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant.
• On March 6 at 5:05 p.m., the Secaucus Police Department Detective Division arrested a 39-year-old man, Pedro Lamotte of Newark, NJ for Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
• On March 8 at 6:00 p.m., Secaucus Police responded to the Episcopal Church of our Savior on a report of an unruly individual and arrested a 73-year-old man Alfred Viggiano of Secaucus, NJ for Bias Intimidation and Harassment.