1. On May 30, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Police Officers David Smentkowski and Stephen Chowanec were in the area of Washington and Third Streets, when they were approached by an individual who said another man in a vehicle, was threatening him with a possible weapon. When officers approached the other man, later identified as 35-year-old Jonnathan Montoya of Wallington, they observed he had a hammer on his lap. Montoya was ordered to throw the hammer on the passenger side floor and get out of the car, which he did. Sgt. Daniel Grossi, Sgt. Michael Losurdo, and Police Officers Ronald Kibitlewski, Anish Bhisey, David Chicara, Ahmed Makshat, Brian Kim, Zackary Guido, and Frank Losurdo arrived on the scene to assist. An on-scene investigation determined Montoya had been on the 50 block of Washington Street staring at the victim and two women he was with. The three felt uncomfortable and left the area, but Montoya followed in his vehicle. When he got out of the car, he pointed his fingers in the shape of a firearm at the three people and said, “I’m going to shoot you.” Montoya then got back into his car and continued to follow the group. When he got out again, he used an object to strike an outdoor dining area. This is when the victims approached the officers. A field sobriety test was performed on Montoya, after which he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters where he refused to submit a breath sample. He was additionally charged with making terroristic threats, stalking, criminal mischief, unlawful possession of weapon, possession of weapon for unlawful purpose, as well as multiple traffic violations including reckless driving and refusal to submit a breath test. As per John’s Law, Montoya was released after mandatory hold.
2. On May 30, 2025, at approximately 9:55 a.m., Police Officer Aaron Font was on patrol in the area of Fifth and Washington Streets, when he observed a gas powered moped in the bicycle lane, attempting to pass cars. When the officer tried to pull the moped over, the driver made eye contact with the officer, acknowledged the order to pull over, and then accelerated and fled. Two bystanders then flagged the officer down and told him they saw the moped driver running down Court Street. The man, later identified as 23-year-old Ali Mohamed of Jersey City, refused orders to stop running. The officer caught up with Mohamed, who resisted arrest. Mohamed was eventually placed in handcuffs and placed under arrest. Lt Christopher Labruno and Police Officers Joseph Spano, Daniel Barron, Arturo Gonzalez, Tyrone Huggins, and Marco Grossman arrived on the scene to assist. Mohamed was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters and charged with eluding by motor vehicle and resisting arrest. He was also issued summonses for failure to wear a high visibility vest, driving a motorized vehicle in the bicycle lane, improper passing, improper lane change, failure to obey law enforcement direction, reckless driving, unlicensed driver, improper parking, failure to exbibit a driver's license, failure to exhibit registration, failure to exhibit insurance, failure to wear a motorcycle helmet, and failure to use turn signal. After processing, he was released from police custody.
3. On May 30, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Police Officers Mario Rodriguez, Jairo De La Cruz, and Roberto Cuevas responded to ShopRite, 900 Madison St., on reports of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, they located the actor, later identified as 21-year-old Ariana Saez of Jersey City, in custody of store security. An on-scene investigation revealed Saez had put grocery items into a bag and walked through the self-checkout without paying for approximately $86 in merchandise. Store security stopped her at the exit. She was arrested for shoplifting and transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters. After processing, she was released on a summons.
4. On May 30, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Police Officer Valentino Salgado was in the area of First and Monroe Streets when he saw an individual he could identify as 29-year-old Jacob Smith of Hoboken, who he believed had an open warrant. Smith was detained and a warrant for criminal trespassing and possession of CDS was confirmed. Police Officers Michael Chen, Keven De La Cruz, and Brian Kim arrived on the scene to assist. Smith was arrested and a search incident to arrest located suspected CDS crack cocaine. He was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing on the warrant and an additional charge of possession of CDS. Smith was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
5. On May 31, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Police Officers Donovan Ortiz and Jayden Gonzalez observed a vehicle turn the wrong way down First Street from Washington Street. They pulled over the car, and when they approached the driver, later identified as 22-year-old Linus Rodriguez of Hawthorne, they observed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath. From outside the car, the officers were able to see alcoholic beverages in the passenger and rear seating areas. Police Officer Dylan Allegretta arrived on the scene to conduct a field sobriety test, after which Rodriguez was arrested for driving under the influence. During a search incident to arrest, additional containers of alcoholic beverages were located in the rear compartment of the car. Rodriguez was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters. He was issued summonses for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving a motor vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street, and an open alcoholic beverage container. As per John’s Law, Rodriguez was released into the custody of a responsible party.
6. On June 1, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Police Officers Jennifer Lee, Jessica Pizanie, and Alyssa Rivera responded to ShopRite, 900 Madison St., on reports of a shoplifting. When they arrived, they identified the actor as 55-year-old Brian Sassone of Brick. An on-scene investigation revealed Sassone picked up a package of steak and left without paying. When store security followed him outside to check his bags, Sassone pushed one of them. Security held him until officers arrived, and he was placed under arrest for robbery. Sassone was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters where it was discovered he had a warrant out of Newark for smoking in a public place, and another for failure not to disclose CDS on your person out of Elizabeth. After processing, he was ultimately transported to Hudson County Correctional Facility.
7. On June 2, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p.m., Police Officer PO Nasir Willey responded to Walgreens, 1300 Willow Ave., on reports of a shoplifting where a store employee stopped the actor outside the store. Police Officer Elias Colon arrived to assist. An on-scene investigation revealed the actor, later identified as 54-year-old Osvaldo Cruz of the Bronx, left the establishment with items he didn’t pay for. He was placed under arrest for shoplifting and transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters. It was discovered Cruz had an active warrant out of Hoboken for theft. He was processed on the warrant, issued a complaint summons for shoplifting, and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
8. On June 3, 2025, at approximately 11 a.m., Police Officer Nasir Willey responded to the 300 block of Bloomfield Street on reports of an individual smoking CDS in public. When he arrived, he made eye contact with a woman who fit the description, later identified as 34-year-old Michelle Rodriguez of Hoboken, and saw her hide an object under her shirt. During an on-scene investigation, she was found to be in possession of a glass cylindrical pipe, steel wool, and a push rod. When she was told she was being arrested, Rodriguez threw the glass cylindrical pipe, breaking it. She was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and evidence tampering. She was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
9. On June 3, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Hoboken Police responded to Lululemon, 313 Washington St., on reports of a shoplifting, where three individuals had already left the store and fled in a vehicle. While just outside Hoboken Police Headquarters, Police Officer Nasir Willey observed a car that matched the description of the vehicle that fled the scene. The driver of the car refused Officer Willey’s orders to stop the vehicle and attempted to drive away. The driver then purposefully hit a vehicle stopped in front of him, to get around it. Sgt. Wilfredo Gomez and Police Officer Mark Mooreman ran out of HPD headquarters to assist. They observed six passengers in the vehicle, including three juvenile teenagers, all of whom were ordered out of the car. The driver, later identified as 23-year-old Jamar Smith of Brooklyn, opened his side door and was placed under arrest. Officers could observe clothing items from Lululemon scattered across the backseat of the car. An on-scene investigation at the store by Police Officer Rose Kanan, revealed three individuals walked into the store, grabbed approximately 20 items of clothing worth a total value of $2,190, and fled on foot before getting into the vehicle. All were taken inside Hoboken Police Headquarters to be charged and processed. Smith was charged with resisting arrest, assault by auto, use of someone 17 years-old or younger to commit a criminal offense, endangering the welfare of children, conspiracy, and shoplifting. 25-year-old Tyquan Murray of Brooklyn was charged with shoplifting and using someone 17-years-old or younger to commit a criminal offense. 24-year-old Zykeem Clayton of Brooklyn was charged with shoplifting and using someone 17-years-old or younger to commit a criminal offense. 18-year-old Mariyah Sargeant of the Bronx was charged with conspiracy, shoplifting, and using someone 17-years-old or younger to commit criminal offense. They were all released with summonses. The three juveniles received station house adjustments and were released into the custody of guardians.
10. On June 3, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., 41-year-old Angelo Santiago of Hoboken, was brought to Hoboken Police Headquarters by Union City Police after he was arrested there and found to have a warrant out of Hoboken for shoplifting. The initial report was taken by Sgt. Anthony Fesken and Police Officer Joseph Spano on April 28, 2025, after Santiago was found taking approximately $379 in merchandise from the AT&T Store, 106 Washington St. A follow up investigation by Police Officer Anthony Ingraffia identified Santiago as the actor. After being processed on June 3, Santiago was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
11. On June 4, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Police Officers Nicholas Losurdo and David Smentkowski responded to Zapp Gym, 84 Washington St., on reports of two individuals breaking into the gym. Sgt. Michael Straten, Sgt. Robert Roman, and Police Officers Ricky Truppner, Aidan Gonzalez, and Ronald Kibitlewski also responded to the scene. Upon arrival they observed the front door open even though the lock was in a locked position. They went into the gym, in the basement, and saw two men holding backpacks. The men, identified as 19-year-old Walid Chouhouch of Jersey City and 19-year-old Adam Aitbrahim Jersey City, were arrested and transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing on charges of burglary and theft of services. Both were released on a summons.
12. On June 4, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Police Officers Roberto Cuevas and Jairo De La Cruz responded to ShopRite, 900 Madison St., on reports of shoplifting where store security had the actor, identified as 36-year-old Jinbo Yang of Jersey City, in custody. An on-scene investigation revealed Yang entered the store with an electric scooter and reusable grocery bags. He put several items in his bag but at checkout only paid for some of the items. He tried to leave without paying for about $69 worth of groceries before store security stopped him. Yang was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters and charged with shoplifting. After being processed, he was released on a summons.