In Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, a standard warrant service escalated quickly when a Wife Arrested for Lying to Police was caught in a web of deception regarding her husband’s whereabouts. What started as a claim that her husband was miles away in New York ended with handcuffs when officers discovered surveillance footage that told a very different story. This viral case highlights exactly how quickly obstruction charges can be filed when evidence contradicts a suspect’s story.
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Watch: Wife Arrested for Lying to Police Caught on Camera
Note: Pay close attention to the timestamp at 00:35:33 where the situation escalates and officers reveal they have surveillance footage proving the suspect lied.
Full Story: How the Incident Unfolded
The Initial Confrontation
The incident began on April 1, 2025, when Monmouth Beach Police officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Armond Daccordo. Officers approached his residence at 25 Spaulding Place to locate him.
At the scene, officers encountered his wife, Jessica Daccordo. She insisted that her husband was currently in New York and planned to turn himself in the following morning to avoid spending extra time in county jail. She told police, “He’s going to turn himself in at 4 a.m. tomorrow… that way he can be listed for the 1:30 hearing”.
The Suspicion Builds
Officers were skeptical of Jessica’s story. Officer Crochet had observed Jessica driving her husband’s white BMW, a vehicle she claimed was in her nephew’s possession earlier. Furthermore, Jessica was seen rushing her children into school and acting suspiciously, prompting police to investigate further.
Despite Jessica’s insistence that “he’s in New York,” officers received a tip that the family was staying locally at the Ocean Place Hotel in Long Branch.
The Surveillance Breakthrough
While Jessica maintained her story at the residence, Officer Crochet went to the Ocean Place Hotel to verify the tip. Hotel staff confirmed Armond Daccordo was a guest and provided reservation details.
Crucially, Officer Crochet viewed security footage from the night before (3/31) and the morning of the incident (4/1). The video clearly showed Jessica and Armond together at the hotel, contradicting her statement that he was in New York and she hadn’t seen him. The Wife Arrested for Lying to Police narrative was solidified the moment this footage was secured.
The Takedown
Armed with this evidence, officers returned to the Spaulding Place residence. They confronted Jessica directly.
“We have the video footage of you at the hotel with him,” the officer stated. “So you’re going to be placed under arrest for hindering, a fugitive”.
Jessica’s demeanor shifted as the reality of the situation set in. She was allowed to say goodbye to her children and arrange for her parents to pick them up before being handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle.
The Arrest: Charges Against Jessica Daccordo
Jessica Daccordo was charged with Hindering Apprehension. The police report indicates she “did knowingly hinder the investigation to locate her husband… by lying to officers about his whereabouts”.
| Charge | Simple Explanation | Potential Penalty (US) |
| Hindering Apprehension (2C:29-3A(5)) | Lying to police to prevent the arrest of another person. | Up to 6 months in jail / $1,000 fine (Disorderly Persons Offense). |
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Legal Analysis: Was the Wife Arrested for Lying to Police Justified?
Fourth Amendment Check
The police investigation appears to be constitutionally sound. The officers had a valid warrant for the husband, which gives them the authority to investigate his whereabouts. The observation of the suspect’s vehicle in a public place (near the school) did not require a warrant. Furthermore, obtaining surveillance footage from a third party (the hotel) generally does not violate the suspect’s Fourth Amendment rights, as there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in a hotel lobby or public entrance.
Probable Cause for Arrest
The arrest for Wife Arrested for Lying to Police hinges on “probable cause.” In this case, the probable cause was robust.
Conclusion: This direct contradiction provided sufficient grounds to charge her with hindering apprehension under New Jersey statute 2C:29-3A(5).
Statement: Jessica told officers her husband was in New York.
Evidence: Video footage showed Jessica with her husband at a local hotel on the same dates she claimed he was away.
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Legal Deep Dive: Did Being a “Wife” Save Her From Jail?
You might be wondering: Why was Jessica only released on a summons for a simple court date instead of being held on a serious felony?
The answer lies in a specific “loophole” within New Jersey law known as the Family Exemption.
1. The Statute: NJ 2C:29-3
In New Jersey, the crime is officially called Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. The law is very clear: you cannot “harbor,” “conceal,” or “prevent discovery” of a fugitive.
- Subsection a(5): This is the specific rule Jessica allegedly broke. It forbids preventing apprehension by “deception” (i.e., lying to the police).
2. The “Spouse” Defense
Under standard NJ law, hindering an investigation can be a 3rd or 4th Degree Crime (equivalent to a felony in other states), punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
However, the statute includes a specific exception for family members. If the person lying to the police is the suspect’s:
- Spouse (Husband/Wife)
- Parent
- Child
- Domestic Partner
…the law automatically downgrades the charge. The legal logic is that family members have a natural instinct to protect each other, so the courts treat them less harshly than a stranger or friend who lies.
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3. How It Applied to Jessica
Because Jessica is Armond’s wife, her charge was likely downgraded to a Disorderly Persons Offense.
- Without the Marriage: She could have faced a 4th Degree Crime (up to 18 months in prison).
- As a Wife: She faces a Disorderly Persons offense (max 6 months in county jail, usually just a fine and probation for first-time offenders).
Bottom Line: Her wedding ring likely saved her from a felony record. While she was still arrested and charged, the “Spousal Exemption” kept this case in Municipal Court rather than the more serious Superior Court.
Frequently Asked Questions: The Jessica Daccordo Case
Can you really get arrested just for lying to the police?
Yes. While you have the right to remain silent, you do not have the right to lie to obstruct an investigation. In this case, Jessica Daccordo was charged with “Hindering Apprehension” because she actively gave false information about a fugitive’s location. She told police her husband was in New York, but surveillance video proved she was with him at a local hotel.
Doesn’t “Spousal Privilege” protect wives from testifying against husbands?
Not in this way. “Spousal Privilege” usually means you can’t be forced to testify against your spouse in court. It does not give you the right to help them commit a crime or hide from a warrant. Jessica was arrested because she took active steps—like driving his car and hiding him in a hotel—to prevent police from finding him.
How did the police catch her in the lie so quickly?
Technology. Police used a combination of tips and surveillance cameras. A school principal tipped off the police that the family was staying at the Ocean Place Hotel. Officers then went to the hotel, obtained the guest list, and watched security footage that timestamped exactly when Jessica and her husband were together, contradicting her story.
What happened to their children when she was arrested?
They were released to family. Police protocols require them to ensure the safety of minors when a parent is arrested. Officers allowed Jessica to call her parents, who arrived to take custody of the three children. Police also contacted DCPP (Division of Child Protection and Permanency) to document the incident and notified the school.
Why was she released so fast while her husband had a warrant?
The type of charge. Jessica was charged with a “Disorderly Persons Offense” and had no active warrants herself. In many US jurisdictions, for lower-level non-violent crimes, suspects are “processed and released on a summons,” meaning they get a court date (May 15th in this case) rather than staying in a jail cell overnight. Her husband, however, had an active warrant, which typically requires going to county jail.
Conclusion & Current Status
Following the incident, Jessica Daccordo was transported to headquarters, processed, and fingerprinted. She was released on a summons rather than being held in jail. Her court date was set for May 15, 2025, at the Monmouth Beach Municipal Court.
The husband, Armond Daccordo, remained at large at the time of the report, despite the police’s efforts to locate him at the residence and hotel.
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Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This report is based on official police records.
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