Secaucus traffic stop leads to K-9 officer busting woman with crack cocaine

A traffic stop in Secaucus led to a K-9 officer busting a woman with crack cocaine last week, Police Chief Dennis Miller announced.

By John Heinis/Hudson County View

Josephine Dimoplon, 61, of Secaucus, was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance (crack cocaine), Possession of CDS, and possession with the intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public park, Miller said in a statement.

As a result, she was lodged in the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

At the beginning of the month, a concerned citizen reported to the Secaucus Police Department that Josephine Dimoplon, 61, of Secaucus, was actively engaged in the illicit distribution of crack/cocaine.

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

Then, on May 17th, at 7:46 p.m., detectives from the Secaucus PD Anti-Crime Unit stopped Dimoplon in her motor vehicle on Centre Avenue after she failed to use her turn signal.

Dimoplon was found in possession of a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine and was placed under arrest.

Secaucus Police K-9 Unit, Police Officer Tyler Pein, and K-9 Brix were summoned to the stop and positively indicated that scent of illicit drugs was emanating from Dimoplon’s vehicle.

A later search of the vehicle uncovered additional quantities of suspected crack/cocaine.

“I can assure residents that tips of criminal activity will never fall on deaf ears in Secaucus. The Secaucus Police Department will continue to work tirelessly to investigate tips that affect the quality of life of our residents,” Miller added.

“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.”

Tips can be made by calling (201) 330-2049, emailed to spdtips@secaucusnjpolice.gov or submitted anonymously through the department’s website.