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Secaucus Police Arrest Two with Stolen Automobile Parts Case
### Secaucus Police Arrest Two in Stolen Automobile Parts Case
**Secaucus, NJ** – Secaucus Police recently apprehended two individuals in connection with fencing stolen automobile parts.
On December 30, Secaucus Police found a 2015 Honda CRV missing multiple parts, reported stolen from Weehawken on December 28. The officers were initially responding to reports of an abandoned vehicle on the 500 block of New County Road.
On Monday, police discovered a 2023 Acura TLX missing several components. It was located on the 200 block of Secaucus Road and was reported stolen from Kenilworth on December 31.
Undercover detectives arranged a purchase of the stolen Acura parts, leading to the arrest of Jarol Vasquez-Puig and Freddy Mendoza-Polanco on Wednesday. The operation took place outside Vasquez-Puig’s residence in Jersey City.
Detectives subsequently searched Vasquez-Puig’s home and recovered several stolen automotive parts and a motorcycle reported stolen from Jersey City on December 6. Both men face numerous charges including receiving stolen property and fencing. The investigation remains active, with further arrests possible. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Secaucus Police Detective Division.
Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Raid at Home Used for Dealing Cocaine
Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Narcotics Case
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested Jameel Stephens, 42, and Shamera Dunston-Marrero, 25, following an investigation into narcotics distribution. The pair had been wanted since early December.
On December 3, detectives from the Special Investigations Section executed a court-authorized search of a residence and vehicle on the 400 block of South Carolina Avenue. They discovered over 1.34 pounds of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, more than two ounces of MDMA, over $16,000 in cash, and drug paraphernalia intended for narcotics distribution. Stephens and Dunston-Marrero were not apprehended at the scene, but charges were filed, and warrants were issued for their arrests.
On Thursday, Detective Ermindo Marsini, with assistance from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, located the suspects in Pleasantville and successfully took them into custody. Both individuals face charges including possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances, money laundering, maintaining a CDS production facility, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The suspects were taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The charges are accusations and both individuals are presumed innocent until proven
Evicted Stafford Man Leads Police on Manhunt That Ended in Basement Bathroom
Stafford Man Arrested Following Eviction-Related Pursuit
**Stafford, VA** – A Stafford man was apprehended Sunday afternoon, two days after evading police during an eviction at a North Stafford apartment.
Deputies initially served an eviction order at an apartment in Garrison Woods on Friday afternoon. A man, later identified as Keenan Duncan, 29, provided a false name and birth date while leaving the apartment in a black face covering. As officers tried to verify his identity, Duncan fled the scene.
The foot chase led deputies behind the apartment complex towards Sky Terrace, where the suspect disappeared through a fence. Attempts to locate Duncan on Friday were unsuccessful, and deputies pursued leads throughout the weekend without success.
On Sunday afternoon, a Perry Farms resident reported a break-in. First Sergeant J.J. Kreider and Deputy A.M. Pitts discovered Duncan hiding in a basement bathroom and arrested him without incident. Duncan now faces charges of obstruction of justice, false identity, public mask-wearing, identity fraud, breaking and entering, vandalism, petit larceny, and possession of controlled substances. He is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Cumberland Police Investigate Hit and Run Incident
Cumberland Police Investigate Hit and Run Incident
**Cumberland, MD** – Authorities from the Cumberland Police Department are currently investigating a hit and run incident that took place on Friday. Around 8:52 PM, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 100 Block of Bedford Street.
Police stated that a dark-colored two-door Jeep Wrangler struck a parked car and proceeded onto Centre Street without stopping. The incident is under investigation as officials work to gather more information.
The department seeks the assistance of the public in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.
Police Arrest North Jersey Drug Dealer at Galloway Traffic Stop
Police Arrest Suspect in Narcotics Case
**Galloway Township, NJ** – A narcotics arrest took place early Saturday when Officer Rao observed suspicious activity in a parking lot on Brigantine Blvd. The situation unfolded around 4:22 a.m. as a vehicle without a front license plate left the area, catching Rao’s attention.
Officer Rao, along with Officer Sofield, stopped the vehicle at the 4300 Block of Brigantine Blvd. During this stop, Rao’s observations led him to suspect further criminal activity by the vehicle’s occupants. This suspicion prompted a request for a narcotics detection K9.
Officer LaSassa and K9 Evo of the Galloway Township Police Department arrived to assist with the situation. K9 Evo detected the presence of narcotics, leading to a search that uncovered suspected cocaine and Codeine.
Subsequently, Sharod Gillard-Twitty from Middlesex, NJ, was apprehended and charged with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was released on a summons pending a court date.
Police make arrested in Manchester murder case
New York Man Arrested for Involvement in October Murder
**Manchester, NJ** – Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was charged on Wednesday with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. These charges are in connection to the death of Kuldeep Kumar, 35, of India, in Manchester Township last October.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit investigated a report on December 14 regarding a deceased person at the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area. Authorities found the remains in advanced decomposition. By the next day, the Ocean County Medical Examiner determined multiple gunshot wounds to the chest caused the death, which was ruled a homicide.
An investigation identified Kuldeep Kumar as the deceased, following a missing person’s report filed by his family in October. Sourav Kumar, 23, Guarav Singh, 27, Nirmal Singh, 30, and Gurdeep Singh, 22, all of Greenwood, Indiana, were arrested in connection with the crime and also face similar charges.
Sandeep Kumar was detained at the New Jersey State Police Barracks in Holmdel on Wednesday and transported to Ocean County Jail. Investigating agencies commend the cooperation among various law enforcement agencies involved in this
Wall Police Seek Vehicle in Hit and Run Crash
Wall Township Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit-and-Run Case
**Wall Township, NJ** – The Wall Township Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a black 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 involved in a hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 2, and the vehicle likely has damage to the front passenger side bumper and headlight area.
The accident took place on New Bedford Road, north of Wall Church Road. The vehicle was last seen heading north on State Highway 34 from Allaire Road.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Z. Honecker. Detective Honecker can be reached at 732-449-4500 ext. 1203.
Virginia Beach Police Department Conducts Successful Traffic Blitz
Virginia Beach Police Conducts Successful Traffic Blitz
**Virginia Beach, VA** – The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative throughout December. The program aimed at reducing crashes and improving driving behaviors within the city.
This “traffic blitz” was concentrated in Virginia Beach’s four precincts, targeting areas identified as high-crash locations and those highlighted by community complaints. The initiative led to 337 traffic stops and issued 390 summonses. Additionally, there were five arrests for driving under the influence and two for outstanding warrants, along with the recovery of a stolen firearm and illegal drugs.
VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate emphasized the significance of such operations in maintaining the city’s safety. He stressed the dual benefits of enhancing road safety and curtailing crime.
The Traffic Safety Unit launched this initiative to curb speeding, distracted driving, and other unsafe practices. VBPD advises all road users to adhere to safety rules and anticipates continuing similar efforts into 2025.
