Secaucus, NJ—A chaotic “takeover” event that brought reckless driving and car stunts to a local intersection early Sunday morning escalated into a direct assault on law enforcement, prompting the Secaucus Police Department to form a special task force to track down those responsible. The Secaucus Scoop has obtained footage revealing the full extent of the dangerous scene.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, the Secaucus Police Department received a report that over 100 vehicles had “taken over” the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, located near the MVC Inspection Station. Several vehicles were seen performing stunts, while a large number of spectators looked on.
Footage obtained by the Secaucus Scoop captures the shocking details of the event, including the use of fireworks and flamethrowers.
The video also shows some participants, referred to as “blockers,” actively trying to delay the police response. At least one person can be seen standing on top of a police vehicle, while others stand in front of vehicles blocking their path.
According to a statement from the Secaucus Police Department, upon the arrival of officers, the situation quickly escalated. Chief Dennis Miller confirmed that over 50 people surrounded the patrol vehicles, with some individuals climbing on top of them and causing damage. The crowd also used fireworks as “incendiary devices,” shooting them at and under the marked police cars. Fortunately, no officers were injured in the attack.
Chief Miller condemned the actions, stating, “Our officers came under attack last night and I will not tolerate this unrest.” He praised his officers’ restraint under the dangerous conditions.
In a strong message to those involved, Chief Miller announced the formation of a special task force. “I will be dedicating resources from our Traffic Bureau, Detective Division, Patrol Division and Intelligence Section to assemble a Task Force to identify the individuals responsible for this riotous behavior and bring them to justice,” Miller said. “Secaucus is not going to be the place where these criminals operate with impunity!”
The gathering, which was organized on social media, was attended by social media content creator Ezzaddin Alsaidi (professionally recognized as Izzy Tube), who live-streamed the activity on Kick.com. Prior to the Secaucus event, the group was reportedly seen elsewhere in Hudson County, where a fight broke out and a car appeared to hit at least one person.
The Secaucus Police Department is now actively seeking tips from the public to identify the individuals responsible for the Sunday morning riot.