SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus Police have made another arrest at AJ’s Go-Go Bar, intensifying scrutiny over the establishment’s operations. Dilcia Nunez Gomez, 36, of Belleville, was arrested this past week on charges of engaging and promoting prostitution. This follows a series of undercover operations by the Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit, responding to ongoing complaints about illegal activities at the bar.
The recent operations stem from a tip received in April 2024 about continued prostitution at the venue located at 201 Secaucus Road. This is not the first time AJ’s has been the focus of law enforcement efforts. Previous police actions at the bar included nine arrests in December 2021 for offenses ranging from promoting prostitution to cocaine distribution and three additional arrests in November 2022 for similar charges.
Despite these recurring legal issues, AJ’s Go-Go Bar continues to operate, a fact that has drawn criticism from local law enforcement. Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller expressed frustration over the State Alcohol and Beverage Control Board’s decision to allow the establishment to remain open, citing it as a factor enabling the persistence of vice crimes at the location.
The charges against Gomez are pending, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. These events highlight the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in curbing illegal activities associated with nightlife venues.