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Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: September 18 to September 24, 2025

Posted Mon, Oct 27, 2025, From Hoboken Police
Hoboken Police Blotter

1. On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Police Officers Zackary Guido was on patrol when he observed a man he could identify as 60-year-old William Johnson of Weehawken, on the 400 block of Newark Street and believed him to have an outstanding warrant out of Hoboken for theft of movable property. Police Officers David Chicara, Anish Bhisey, Geovanni Cruzado and Ahmed Makshat arrived to assist. The warrant was confirmed, and Johnson was placed under arrest. He was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters where it was discovered he had a second warrant out of Hudson County for burglary. After being processed, Johnson was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

2. On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Police Officers Aaron Font and Jonathan Figueroa responded to the 100 block of Garden Street on reports that someone pulled a fire alarm for no reason. The Hoboken Fire Department also responded. An on-scene investigation revealed that a man, later identified as 22-year-old Mamadou Barry of Jersey City, was in the building delivering food and pulled the fire alarm because he couldn’t figure out how to exit the building. Barry was arrested, transported to the Hoboken Police Headquarters, and charged with creating false public alarm. After processing, he was released on summons.

3. On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Police Officer Jairo De La Cruz responded to Hoboken Police Headquarters to process 32-year-old Shanell Shivlall of Richmond Hill, NY who turned herself in on a warrant out of Atlantic City. She posted bail and was released.

4. On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Police Officers Enrico Gnassi and Joseph Lupo responded to ShopRite, 900 Madison St., on reports of a shoplifting, where the actor was in custody of store security. An on-scene investigation revealed 56-year-old Mehmet Degerli of Cliffside Park, was seen entering the store, placing packages of meat in his cart, and then covering the packages with a shopping bag. At self-checkout, Degerli was seen paying for all the items in his cart, except for what he had covered with the shopping bag, which totaled approximately $80. He was stopped by security at the exit. Degerli was arrested for shoplifting, taken to Hoboken Police Headquarters, and released on a summons.

5. On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Police Officers John Rodriguez and Michael Chen responded to Hoboken University Medical Center, 308 Willow St., on reports of hospital staff finding suspected CDS on an individual, later identified as 27-year-old Elizabeth Ormeno of North Bergen. Officers took possession of the suspected CDS, which included three unopened white wax folds containing a white powdery substance suspected to be illegal CDS, one small plastic container with a black lid containing two white crystal rocks, one small plastic container with an orange lid containing suspected CDS residue, one small Ziplock bag containing two pills, one small transparent Ziplock bag containing a white crystal substance, a small bunt cigarette with suspected marijuana inside, one jagged glass cylindrical pipe broken and burnt on both ends with copper mesh inside of it, and other drug paraphernalia. Ormeno was placed under arrest and charged with multiple counts of possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, and aggravated assault. All charges were placed on a warrant, and Ormeno was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

6. On Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 4:25 a.m., Police Officers Ahmed Makshat and Michael Aviles responded to Hoboken Police Headquarters to take custody of 36-year-old Christian Davalos of Union City. Union City Police officers had transported Davalos, after discovering he had an outstanding warrant in Hoboken for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia. After processing, he was transported to the Hudson County Correction Facility.

7. On Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Police Officer Jessica Pizanie was on patrol on the 500 block of Marshall Drive, when she observed two people she could identify as 35- year-old Paige Hill of Hoboken and 32-year-old Taquana Dixon of Hoboken in a verbal dispute. She observed the argument escalating into a physical altercation. The individuals were separated, issued summons for disorderly conduct, and released on the scene.

8. On Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Police Officers Brandon Fitzgibbons and Frank Lombardo reported to the Union County Correctional Facility to take custody of 22-yearold Terrance McDonald of Elizabeth and transported him to Hoboken Police Headquarters on a bail jumping charge. McDonald was wanted on a warrant for loitering to obtain or distribute CDS. After being processed, he was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

9. On Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Sgt. Harold Milne and Police Officer Thomas Graziano were on patrol on the 50 block of Washington Street, when they observed a man, they could identify as 47-year-old Alan Lobel of Hoboken and knew he had an outstanding warrant. The warrant for criminal mischief was confirmed and Lobel was arrested. A search incident to arrest located a glass cylindrical pipe burnt at one end and a thin metal bar. Lobel was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged with bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia, before ultimately being transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

10. On Sept. 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Police Officers Aaron Font, Anthony Hochstadter, Nocholas Protopapadakis, and Frank Losurdo responded to the 50 block of Newark Street, on reports of an individual blocking the entrance of the Hoboken Fire Department. One of the callers reported the man stated he had a weapon. Officers located a man who matched the description, identified as 54-year-old Osvaldo Cruz of the Bronx. No charges were filed against Cruz, but it was discovered he had an open failure to appear warrant for theft out of Hoboken. He was released into the custody of a local hospital with a new court date.

11. On Sept. 21, 2025, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Police Officer Daniella Simone responded to the 500 block of Sinatra Drive on reports of harassment. An on-scene investigation revealed a man threw an empty bottle toward a municipal vehicle in the area of Pier A Park and then locked himself in the bathroom of a nearby restaurant. Police Officer Donovan Otiz located a man who fit the description, later identified as 36-year-old Andrews Dority of Jersey City, on the 400 block of Washington Street. It was determined he had an active warrant out of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office and was placed under arrest. He was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correction Facility

12. On Sept. 21, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Police Officers David Smentkowski, Ryan Capogna, and Adrian Comayagua were on the 900 block of Madison Street, when they observed a man later identified as 49-year-old Victor Rivera of Jersey City, sitting in a small park surrounded by packages. Officers could see that many of the packages were addressed to other people. Rivera was arrested for receiving stolen property. A search incident to arrest located a glass cylindrical pipe burnt at one end, a thin piece of metal, and a screwdriver. He was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of burglar tools. Rivera was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters and processed, before being transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

13. On Sept. 22, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m., Police Officers Carmen Benitez and Donovan Ortiz were on patrol near the intersection of Fourth and River Streets when they saw a vehicle with the hazards on, make a U-turn, and pass barricades in place for a construction project. The driver, later identified as 42-year-old David Batson of Virginia, got out of the vehicle and walked away. Officers ordered him to stop, but Batson jogged away. He was stopped and placed under arrest and transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters. It was determined the vehicle he had been driving was stolen out of Jersey City earlier in the day. The car had two flat tires and front bumper damage consistent with having been in a collision. Batson was given a standard field sobriety test and then refused to submit breath samples. It was discovered he had an open warrant out of Virginia. He was charged with receiving stolen property, obstructing the administration of the law, driving under the influence, refusal to submit breath samples, failure to exhibit documents, and reckless driving. He was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

14. On Sept. 22, 2025, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Sgt. Wilfredo Gomez and Police Officers Anthony Rutkowski and Anthony Olivera responded to ShopRite, 900 Madison St., on reports of a shoplifting. Store security had an individual, later identified as 50-year-old Claudia Pondler of Brooklyn, in custody. An on-scene investigation revealed Pondler put multiple items in a personal bag, as well as in a grocery cart. When she checked out, Pondler only paid for the items in the cart, but did not pay about $100 for the items in the bag. Security stopped her as she attempted to leave the store. She was arrested and charged with shoplifting. After being processed at Hoboken Police Headquarters, Pondler was released on a summons.

15. On Sept. 23, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m., Police Officers Trevor Thomas and Donvan Ortiz were on patrol when they observed a man on the 200 block of Marshall Drive standing between a glass wall and a railing. As officers approached to investigate further, the man, later identified as 38-year-old Juan Ruiz of West New York, began to walk away. Officers noticed a small clear plastic bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be CDS, in the area where Ruiz had been standing. He was arrested for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing before being taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

16. On Sept. 23, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Sgt. Harold Milne and Police Officer Thomas Graziano were on patrol, where they saw a man, they could identify as 34-year-old Shadick Shamsuddin of West New York riding on an e-scooter. It was confirmed that he had four outstanding warrants; two out of Hoboken for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia, one out of Secaucus, and one out of Hudson County. A short time later, Police Officer John Lawton located Shamsuddin riding his scooter into ResilienCity park, 1201 Madison St. Police Officers Sheynna Vega and Rose Kanan arrived to assist. Shamsuddin was located in the park and arrested. A search incident to arrest found him to be in possession of six wax folds containing CDS. He was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters where a glass cylindrical pipe, copper mesh, and several push rods were found in his backpack. He was charged with possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. After processing, he was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

17. On Sept. 24, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m., Police Officers Shawn Sodora and Frank Lombardo responded to the 1300 block of Washington Street on reports of someone brandishing a weapon at another person. Officers located one of the individuals involved, later identified as 35-year-old Reymundo Rodridguez of Hoboken. An investigation determined Rodridguez and another man got into an argument inside the building. When both parties went outside, Rodridguez pointed a large knife at the other man and threatened to kill him. The other person ran back inside the building. Rodridguez left the scene. Officers determined he disposed of the knife before he came back to the building. Rodridguez was charged with making terroristic threats, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, unlawful possession of a weapon, certain parsons not to have a weapon, and simple assault. He was processed at Hoboken Police Headquarters and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

18. On Sept. 24, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., Police Officers Anthony Olivera and Teddy Santiago were on patrol on the 300 block of Jackson Street when they were approached by two people who said another man just pepper sprayed them. A few moments later, the victims pointed out the actor, who officers could identify as 45-year-old Juan Lopez of JerseyCity, riding by, on an electric scooter. Lopez sped up, but lost control and fell off the scooter. An on-scene investigation revealed the victim’s vehicle almost collided with Lopez’ scooter, when Lopez failed to stop at a stop-sign. Lopez then followed the other vehicle, pulled up next to it at a red light, and pepper sprayed the driver. Lopez was arrested and a search incident to arrest located a cigarette dipped in CDS. He was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, interference with transportation, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of CDS, and certain persons not to have a weapon. He was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

19. On Sept. 24, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Police Officer Frank Lombardo processed the arrest of 44-year-old Damont Dyer of North Bergen, who was brought to Hoboken Police Headquarters by Weehawken Police. Dyer was wanted on a warrant from Hoboken for possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as one from Hudson County for criminal sexual contact. Dyer was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

20. On Sept. 24, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., Police Officers Mario Rodriguez and Jairo De La Cruz were on the 300 block of Harrison Street and heard a fire alarm going off inside a residential building. They called the Hoboken Fire Department, and as they were approaching the building they came in contact with a woman, later identified as 19-year-old Mikayla Inellus of Jersey City. It was later determined that Inellus had pulled the fire alarm, without reason. She was placed under arrest for a false public alarm. She was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing. It was discovered she had a warrant out of New York City and one out of Hudson County Superior Court. She was additionally charged with being a fugitive from justice. She was ultimately transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

21. On Sept. 24, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Police Officer Anthony Olivera was near the intersection of Newark and Jackson Streets when he saw a vehicle drive the wrong way in a turning lane at an unusually slow rate of speed. As the driver passed by, the Officer identified him as Miguel Mongon, and it appeared he was under the influence of a narcotic. Police Officer Kyle Seper located the vehicle in a parking lot on the 300 block of Harrison Street. Det. Fabian Quinones and Police Officers Anthony Azzoline and Joshua Campoverde arrived to assist. Mongon, who was still in the driver's seat, rolled down the window, and was observed to have watery and glassy eyes. He was slow to retrieve requested documents and unable to find his driver's license. Police Officers Stephen Chowanec and Leroy Sherrill arrived on the scene to assist. A field sobriety test was performed, after which he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, and transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters for processing. He was issued summonses for driving while intoxicated, obstructing traffic, reckless driving, driving with a suspended driver's license, being unlicensed, and CDS in a motor vehicle. As per John’s Law, Mongon was released into the custody of a responsible party.
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