West New York man arrested following alleged vehicle pursuit through Secaucus, North Bergen

SECAUCUS — The Secaucus Police Department has charged a suspect after he allegedly stole a vehicle, leading officers on a chase through Secaucus and North Bergen, according to a press release.
On Nov. 19, a Secaucus officer noticed a “suspicious” vehicle near Cedar Lane and Paterson Plank Road, the release said. After running its registration, the officer found it listed as stolen from a West New York residence earlier that day.
Officer Vince DeFazio continued following the vehicle, a 2016 Nissan Murano. DeFazio tried to pull over the stolen vehicle. However, the driver allegedly began driving recklessly, the report says. The stolen vehicle reportedly began driving the wrong way down one way streets, and drove along sidewalks.
Officers began a vehicular pursuit after determining the driver was an immediate threat to public safety.
The chase continued into North Bergen. There, after sustaining additional damages, the vehicle allegedly struck the driver side door of a Secaucus police vehicle. just before the officer exited. The suspect was then taken into custody.
A 27-year-old West New York man was charged with burglary, receiving stolen property, and two counts of aggravated assault. He also received numerous motor vehicle violations. He was taken to the Hudson County Jail.
Secaucus Police Chief Kevin Flaherty thanked the North Bergen Police Department, Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with the pursuit, in the release.