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Street Takeover in Secaucus Turns 'Riotous' as Fireworks Target Police

Police launch a multi-division task force using video evidence to identify suspects.

Overview

  • About 100 vehicles converged around 2 a.m. Sunday at Secaucus Road and County Avenue, blocking traffic for donuts and burnouts, police said.
  • Individuals surrounded cruisers, some climbed onto patrol cars, and fireworks were fired at and under police vehicles, causing damage but no officer injuries.
  • Secaucus Police called in neighboring departments for mutual aid to disperse the crowd, and no arrests were reported at the scene.
  • Chief Dennis Miller vowed accountability and assigned the Traffic, Detective, Patrol, and Intelligence units to a dedicated task force to pursue those involved.
  • Investigators are reviewing extensive video and public tips; officials cite likely social-media organization and say charges could include disorderly persons offenses and multiple motor-vehicle violations.