Secaucus, NJ – On Wednesday, Secaucus Police responded to a report of vehicle burglaries at Restaurant Depot’s parking lot on 777 Secaucus Road at 3:58 p.m.
Witnesses reported two men using a tool, believed to be a screwdriver, to break into a Dodge Ram pickup truck. Cash and other personal items were taken from the vehicle.
Upon arrival, Officer Jaden Gonzalez observed two individuals, Travis Murphy and Jed McDougal, both from Brooklyn, NY, matching the suspects’ descriptions. Following a stop and search of their vehicle, a screwdriver and stolen items were recovered. Murphy provided false identification when apprehended.
Chief Dennis Miller stated, “The Patrol Division is the backbone of every police department. These arrests serve as another example that the Secaucus Police Department will respond immediately to reports of criminal activity and apprehend criminals who enter Secaucus and prey on our residents and visitors. I want to thank my officers for their continued commitment to public safety in this community.”
Travis Murphy, 35, and Jed McDougal, 46, were each charged with Burglary and Theft.