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Hackensack NJ, Bergen Commissioners recognized Cavaliere Ralph A. Contini as incoming President of UNICO National, the nations largest Italian-American service organization, Cav. Contini has been a driving force in fostering strong ties between the Italian-American communities and, for over a decade, has been instrumental to Bergen County’s annual Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month Celebration.
Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred on Union Street in Hackensack on Saturday, July 15, 2023. At approximately 8:51 a.m., the Hackensack Police Department responded to a 911 call from CareOne Wellington. Responding officers found 72-year-old Patricia Zaccario and 75-year-old Michael Zaccario (both of Wood-Ridge) deceased with apparent gunshot wounds.
Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating an apparent shooting that occurred in Hackensack on Saturday, July 15, 2023. At approximately 8:51 a.m., the Hackensack Police Department responded to a 911 call from a nursing facility. Responding officers found a deceased 73-year-old female victim and a deceased 76-year-old male victim with apparent gunshot wounds.
Hackensack NJ, a late-morning fire temporarily disrupted business at the Coach House diner on Route 4 East before City of Hackensack firefighters arrived . The 11 am fire at the popular breakfast spot was according to sources a small electrical fire . No injuries reported .
Hackensack NJ, the Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial service was held on Saturday July 1st, 2023 at 6pm to 7pm at Memorial park on the corner of Main Street and Temple Avenue in Hackensack .
Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Xiomor Highsmith from Teaneck, NJ on several criminal charges as a result of a robbery investigation On June 22, 2023, Officers responded to the area of Sussex Street and Newman Street on a report of a male being chased by others with machetes. Xiomor Highsmith was located walking away from the area with several parties who are identified as juveniles.
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Officers were recognize for their exceptional achievements. Lt Tina Cappadonna, Sgt John Dalton, Det Mark Carrillo, Det Sergio Raneli, Det Michael Reo, and Det Raymond Donnerstag, members of the Hackensack Police Department New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association.
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RUBEN SACA (DOB: 1/05/1969; married; laborer) of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of BRYANT DULA (DOB: 04/15/1994; unemployed) of 17 Colonial Drive, Little Falls, NJ; and NAJEE LLOYD (DOB: 08/16/1990; unemployed) of 300 Avalon Drive, Wood-Ridge, NJ on charges related to a May 23, 2023, shooting in Hackensack, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista.
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Hackensack NJ,while many of us were lying low last week due to the smokey air caused by Canadian Wildfires , first responders did not have the same opportunity.
Hackensack Nj, on Monday at 10:27am City of Hackensack Firefighters Engine 2 was dispatched to 380 West Pleasantview Avenue on a stuck occupied elevator. Upon arrival Engine 2 found a occupied stalled elevator in a blind shaft, Engine 2 requested Ladder 1 and Deputy 3 to respond for assistance. Power was secured to the elevator and members manually lowered the stalled elevator down out of the blind shaft and removed occupant.