Secaucus Woman, 61, Sold Crack/Cocaine In Town, Say Police

SECAUCUS, NJ — A Secaucus woman was arrested and charged with selling crack/cocaine, Secaucus Police announced Friday.

The woman is Josephine Dimoplon, 61, of Secaucus.

In early May, a concerned anonymous citizen reported to Secaucus Police that Dimoplon was "actively engaged in the sale of crack/cocaine," said police.

The Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit, under the supervision of Detective Sergeant Matthew Ford, launched an investigation to either corroborate or dispel the concerned citizen’s tip.

At 7:46 p.m. last Friday, May 17, detectives from the Anti-Crime Unit stopped Dimoplon in her car on Centre Avenue after she failed to use her turn signal. Police said she was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine on her person, and placed under arrest.

Police Officer Tyler Pein and police dog Brix were summoned to the stop, and the police dog positively indicated the scent of illicit drugs emanating from the woman's car. This gave police probable cause to search the car, which uncovered additional quantities of suspected crack/cocaine.

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“I can assure residents that tips of criminal activity will never fall on deaf ears in Secaucus,” Chief Dennis Miller said. “The Secaucus Police Department will continue to work tirelessly to investigate tips that affect the quality of life of our residents. The Anti-Crime Unit is an integral part of our department, which has been proven over and over again by the results put forth and I am extremely proud to work alongside this dedicated group of law enforcement professionals.”

Dimoplon was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance [2C:35-5b(3)], Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance [2C:35-10a(1)] and Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance within 500 feet of a Public Park [2C:35-7.1a]. She was lodged in the Hudson County Jail.

Do you think crime is occurring in Secaucus? Tips can be made by calling (201) 330-2049, emailed to spdtips@secaucusnjpolice.gov or submitted anonymously through the department’s website at www.secaucuspolice.org.