Recovered Stolen Motor Vehicles and Possession of Firearms

FORT LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

Date prepared: August 11, 2018

Prepared by: Lieutenant Sean Peppard

Type of Incident: Recovered Stolen Motor Vehicles and Possession of Firearms

Location of Incident: Skyview Motel - 1560 Bergen Boulevard, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Date and time of occurrence: Saturday August 11, 2018 at approximately 6:35 AM

ACTORS:

Actor #1

Name: Jacaree M. Cogdell

Address: 339 Pear Ridge Circle, Newport News VA

Age: 18

Charges:

$1·         2C:39:-4A(1) Possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose (2^nd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-5B(1) Unlawful possession of a firearm (2^nd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:20-7A Receiving stolen property (3^rd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-3J Possession of a high capacity magazine (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-7A Certain person prohibited from possessing firearm (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         Title 9:6-3 Cruelty and Neglect of Children (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-3F Possession of hollow point bullets (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:35-10A(4) Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana (Disorderly Persons Offense)

$1·         2C:36-2 Possession of drug paraphernalia (Disorderly Persons Offense)

$1·         2A:160-10 Fugitive from justice

Actor #2

Name: Emanuel T. Holley

Address: 8204 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News VA

Age:18

Charges:

$1·         2C:39:-4A(1) Possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose (2^nd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-5B(1) Unlawful possession of a firearm (2^nd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:20-7A Receiving stolen property (3^rd Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-3J Possession of a high capacity magazine (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-7A Certain person prohibited from possessing firearm (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         Title 9:6-3 Cruelty and Neglect of Children (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:39-3F Possession of hollow point bullets (4^th Degree Crime)

$1·         2C:35-10A(4) Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana (Disorderly Persons Offense)

$1·         2C:36-2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Disorderly Persons Offense)

Actor #3

Name: Zeqwan T. Pair

Address: 14505Old Courthouse Way, Apt. 5, Newport News VA

Age:18

Charges:

$1·         2C:20-7A Receiving Stolen Property (3^rd Degree Crime)

$1·         Title 9:6-3 Cruelty and Neglect of Children (4^th Degree Crime)

Actor #4, Actor #5, Actor #6, and Actor #7: AreJuveniles

Description and details of incident:

On Saturday August 11, 2018, at approximately 0635 hours, Fort Lee Police Department Police Officer Carlos Cabrera and Police Officer Nicholas Cima were on patrol in the area of Route 1 North in the Borough of Fort Lee. While on patrol, the officers conducted a check of the Skyview Motel Parking Lot (1560 Bergen Boulevard). While travelling through the parking lot, they located two stolen vehicles, which were occupied by multiple parties. The vehicles were described as a 2017 Blue Ford Fusion with a Virginia registration and a 2008 Silver Subaru Forrester with a Virginia registration.

Backup officers from the Fort Lee Police Department, Palisades Park Police Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department arrived on scene to assist.

Upon the arrival of backup, the occupants of the stolen motor vehicles were removed from the vehicles and placed under arrest.

A total of seven actors were occupying the two vehicles. Three of the actors were identified as adults and four were identified as juveniles.

As one of the Juveniles was being secured, a firearm was located on his person. As officers approached the vehicles to ensure they were no longer occupied, they observed two additional firearms, a high capacity firearm magazine, and controlled dangerous substance, marijuana.

A NCIC computer search for Jacaree M. Cogdell revealed that he had a warrant for his arrest from Newport Virginia for several firearms charges, which included four counts of attempting to maliciously shoot victims.

Cogdell, Holley and Pair were transported to the Bergen County Jail on August 11, 2018 pending their first court appearance.

Juveniles matters have referred to family court, no additional information will be released about the juveniles. Two of the Juveniles were transported to the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center, and the remaining two were released to their family.

If any of the above parties were witnessed or anyone has additional information please contact the Fort Lee Police Department General Investigation Bureau at 201-592-3510.

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Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III Job Announcement

BOROUGH OF FORT LEE

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASS III /

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

at the

FORT LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

40 Hour Work Week following School Calendar

DEFINITION:

Under supervision of the Chief of Police, the individual works in a school environment with children and staff in a professional and positive manner in the capacity as a uniformed School Resource Officer. Also responds to law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergencies; said individual will also perform related duties as required by the department, consistent with the law.    

REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Is a resident of this State during the term of appointment;

2.      Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;

3.      Is sound in body and of good health;

4.      Is of good moral character;

5.      Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of his/her office;

6.      Has successfully undergone psychological testing, drug screening, medical evaluation, as part of a Background Investigation;

7.      Is a retired law enforcement officer who is less than 65 years of age;

8.      Had served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of the State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within three years of appointment; excludes a retirement resulting from injury or incapacity;

9.      Is physically capable of performing the functions of the position, determined in accordance with Police Training Commission guidelines;

10.  Possesses a New Jersey Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or New Jersey State Police Academy Certification;

11.  Has or will complete the training course for Safe Schools Resource Officers; and

12.  Is hired in a part-time capacity per statute (40 hours per week following School Calendar).

Appointees to SLEO CLASS III / SRO must successfully complete training and obtain certification by the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety as required by NJSA 40A:14-146.10 et seq.

Appointees to SLEO CLASS III / SRO will be armed. Appointees must be capable of and legally authorized to possess and carry a department issued firearm.

A Class III special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.8 et seq.) shall not, based on this appointment, be eligible for health care benefits or enrollment in any State-administered retirement system.

If anyone is interested, please submit your résumé to Police Chief Keith M. Bendul via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to Fort Lee Police Department, 1327 16^th Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024, no later than 4PM on August 1, 2018.

Fort Lee Police Arrest Two for Robbery After Pursuit into NYC

Fort Lee Police Department

Press Release

Date prepared: 04/3/2018

Date of Incident: 04/02/2018

Time of Incident: 0201 hours

Type of Incident: Armed Robbery

Actors:

Actor # 1: Shawn Harewood

Actor # 2: Jonathan Ricketts

Actor # 3: Unknown Male Outstanding

Victim:

Victim # 1: Safaree Samuels

Description and Details of Incident:

     On Monday, April, 2, 2018 at approximately 2:01 am, the Fort Lee Police Department received a report of an armed robbery. The victims, Safaree Samuels and Corey Bryant, stated they were ordered to the ground by two actors who held them at gun point.   Samuels and Bryant stated the actors stole in excess of $183,000 in jewelry and cash before fleeing the area on foot.

     While in route to the scene, Police Officers Patrick Cillo and Natalie Mateus observed a black Cadillac Escalade travelling without a rear or front license plate affixed to the vehicle and without its headlights illuminated just blocks away from the attempted robbery. The Escalade made a sharp U-Turn in the roadway and proceeded towards the entrance of the upper level to the George Washington Bridge.

     The officers attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop by activating their overhead lights and siren.   The driver refused to stop and entered the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, eluding the pursuing officers. Officers continued to pursue the vehicle across the George Washington Bridge into New York City. Fort Lee Police Communications Center notified the Port Authority Police Department and the New York City Police Department that Fort Lee police officers were attempting to stop a vehicle believed to be involved in an armed robbery.

     While exiting the George Washington Bridge onto the Henry Hudson Parkway South ramp, the Escalade lost control, striking the concrete divider. The Escalade became disabled and came to a full stop at the West 158^th exit. Three occupants jumped out of the disabled Escalade and fled the area, crossing numerous lanes of traffic into a wooded area. A description of the fleeing actors were given to the Port Authority Police Department and New York City Police Department. Two of the actors were apprehended and placed under arrest by the New York City Police Department.

     Shawn Harewood and Jonathan Ricketts were charged with 1^st Degree Robbery (N.J.S 2C:15-1a (2) and are currently in custody in New York State awaiting extradition to New Jersey. One suspect remains at large. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.

     The Fort Lee Police department would to thank the Port Authority Police Department, New York City Police Department, and the Bergen County Prosecutors Office for their assistance. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any additional information should contact Detective Richard Rochford of the Fort Lee Police Department Detective Bureau at 201-592-3510 or Headquarters at 201-592-3700.

Link to download Press Release: http://fortleepd.org/document-downloads/press-releases?download=46:2018-04-03-armed-robbery-pursuit