1. On November 7th, 2023, during a motor vehicle stop, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division
arrested 27-year-old Carlos A. Puentes of North Bergen, NJ, after discovering that he had an active warrant issued by the
Weehawken Municipal Court. Mr. Puentes was then transported to the Guttenberg Police Department for his arrest
processing. At police headquarters, Mr. Puentes posted the full bail amount of $750.00. Upon the completion of his
arrest processing, Mr. Puentes was released on his own recognizance pending his next court appearance with the
Weehawken Municipal Court.
2. On November 7th, 2023, during a motor vehicle stop, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division
arrested 29-year-old Alexander Rodriguez of North Bergen, NJ, after he walked away from his vehicle and refused to
return to his vehicle during the motor vehicle stop. At police headquarters, Mr. Rodriguez was charged with obstructing
the administration of law [2C:29-1A] and hindering his own apprehension [2C:29-3B]. Upon the completion of his arrest
processing, Mr. Rodriguez was issued his complaint summons, his traffic summons, and then released from police
custody.
3. On November 10th, 2023, during a motor vehicle stop, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol
Division arrested 27-year-old Joseph DeLacruz of Brooklyn, NY, after discovering that he had an active warrant issued by
the East Orange Municipal Court. Mr. DeLacruz was then transported to the Guttenberg Police Department for his arrest
processing. Upon the completion of his arrest processing, Mr. DeLacruz was released on his own recognizance, pending
his new court date with the East Orange Municipal Court.
The charges above are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven
guilty in a court of law.
