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Suspect arrested with illegal gun and drugs in West New York

West New York, NJ – Officers apprehended a man with active warrants during a response to a physical altercation near 62nd Street and Bergenline Avenue. Richard Zambrano, 39, of Jersey City, was identified by officers following an initial report of the incident.

During the stop, Zambrano provided a false name and resisted identification. Officers confirmed his identity and found he had active warrants from Secaucus and Union City.

Zambrano’s arrest led to a struggle before he was taken into custody. A search incident to his arrest uncovered a handgun, a large-capacity magazine with hollow-point bullets, cocaine packaged for distribution, and drug paraphernalia.

He faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun, possession during a CDS offense, and resisting arrest. Zambrano was processed at the West New York Police Department and subsequently taken to Hudson County Jail.

Police Director Henry Codina commented on the incident, emphasizing the role of law enforcement in ensuring community safety.

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