JERSEY CITY, NJ — Four individuals have been arrested following a narcotics investigation at the Hudson County Correctional Facility, including a correctional police officer. Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello stated the arrests occurred due to the efforts of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit.
The individuals arrested include Marquis Santiago, 33, a correctional police officer, and Francisco Salcedo, 44, an inmate at the facility. They face three counts of distributing K2 and conspiracy to distribute K2, both third-degree crimes. Santiago was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, October 14, and was released pending a court appearance.
Salcedo and another inmate, Israel Rosado, 38, were processed at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. Rosado is charged with possession of K2, also a third-degree crime. Alvin DeLeon, 31, of Bayonne was arrested on Thursday, October 16, on charges of conspiracy to distribute K2 and was released after processing.
The investigation revealed that between January 8 and April 7, Santiago provided K2 to Salcedo, who then distributed it within the facility. DeLeon allegedly assisted in the distribution process.
Hudson County Department of Corrections Director Becky Scott commented on the integrity of the facility. “Our employees are held to a high standard to protect the integrity of this facility,” she said.
