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Hackensack Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition

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Washington DC,  C-SPAN announced that students at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, New Jersey are honorable mention prize winners in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition.

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Passenger Transported to Hospital after Car-Truck Accident on Route 80 Eastbound in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Tuesday at 14:06hrs members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 1 responded to Route 80 Eastbound near mile marker 64.8 for a reported motor vehicle accident. Arriving units found a truck and passenger vehicle crashed with the truck resting on the divider. One passenger was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center . Units remained on scene while the truck was lifted off the divider and removed as well as the passenger vehicle. New Jersey State Police were also on scene .

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Student Charged in Hackensack Fatal Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAHEIM ROBINSON (DOB: 9/10/2004; single, student) of 277 James Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, and stalking. The arrest is a 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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Alleged Bergenfield Drug Dealer Charged in OD Death of Hackensack Man

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Stevie J Killins, AKA Stevie J Bease of Bergenfield, NJ on several criminal charges stemming from a sudden death investigation in January.

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Hackensack Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEXANDER J. DE LA CRUZ (DOB: 6/01/2003; single; unemployed) of, Hackensack, NJ on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Hackensack Police Department Make Arrest After Officers Police Cruiser is Rammed by Assailants SUV

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Yves Davilmar Jr. for several criminal charges in reference to an assault on a Police Officer.
On February 16th, 2023, Officer Panagiotis Seretis was responding to assist another officer with his emergency lights and sirens activated in the area of Main Street and Salem Street. Officer Seretis signaled for a black Ford Explorer to pull to the side of the road, to which the vehicle did not immediately obey. After further signaling, the vehicle moved over and allowed Officer Seretis to pass, but proceeded to follow the officer. The vehicle then suddenly accelerated and rammed into the rear of Officer Seretis’s police vehicle. Officer Seretis vehicle came to a rest after being rammed, at which point the vehicle once again rammed the police vehicle. The vehicle then intentionally backed up and proceeded to ram the vehicle multiple times.

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Hackensack Police Intercept Kidnapping in Progress ,Make Arrest

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Omer Alvarado from Hackensack on several criminal charges regarding an assault / kidnapping investigation.

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Hackensack Explosion Causes Hazardous Materials Release

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Hackensack NJ, Friday morning at approximately 10:45am City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon’s Ladder 1 and Deputy 1 responded to 375 Huyler Street South Hackensack on reported explosion and hazardous materials release.

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Hackensack Police Make Arrest in the “Kicked Down the Door” Apartment Break-in

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Kenny Segura of Hackensack on several criminal charges stemming from a home invasion investigation.

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Hackensack TD Bank Bank Robbery Investigation Results in Arrest

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Roderick Smith of Hackensack, NJ on several criminal charges stemming from a bank robbery investigation.
On January 18th, 2023 at approximately 4:30 P.M., Officers Denise Caero, Steven Lemanowicz, and Sergeant Franklin Bay responded to the TD Bank (540 River Street) on a report of a panic alarm activation.

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Multi-vehicle Accident on Route 17 South in Hackensack Leaves One Injured

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Hackensack NJ, on February 3rd at 10:15am members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department  Second Platoon’s Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 2 responded to 405 Route 17S on a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival units found 4 vehicles involved in an MVA with one reported injury. Firefighters provided first aid and checked for injuries on vehicle operator until the arrival of HUMC BLS who took over patient care and obtained an RMA. Firefighters applied absorbent to a minor fluid leak and remained on scene until on duty city tow removed vehicles.

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Multi-car Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Bicyclist in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, on Friday January 27th at approximately 1:05pm City of Hackensack Fire Engine 1 responded to the intersection of Hudson Street and Vreeland Ave on multi-car motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. Engine 1 assessed bicyclist for injury until the arrival of BLS who took over patient care. Members assisted with packaging of patient for transport to HUMC. Engine 1 applied absorbent to minor fluid spill and remained on scene while on call city tow removed 3 vehicles. Hackensack Police Department is investigating.

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Hackensack Reaches Deal on Development of Iconic Sears Building Property

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Hackensack NJ, the city has reached a settlement with the company that controls the Sears property on Main Street, paving the way for a potential redevelopment project there to move forward.

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Hackensack Police Department Arrest A Man Wielding a Boxcutter after Attack on Couple

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Hackensack NJ, on January 2, 2023, Officers Panagiotis Seretis, Paula Luppino, Dane Marble, and Sgt. Sean Briggs responded to the area of Hudson Street and Broadway on a report of a man with a knife.
The initial investigation revealed that a 61 year old male and a 32 year old female, both from Hackensack, were involved in a dispute with Frye in the middle of the street. During the dispute, Frye brandished a box cutter style knife and assaulted the male and female. The male suffered a laceration to his one of his extremities, while the female suffered a puncture wound to her torso area. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

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Hackensack Police Department Arrest Staten Island Man During Commercial Property Break-in

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Hackensack NJ, On December 31st, 2022 at approximately 0500 hours, officers Michael Scangarella, Aaron Rios Ben Farhi, and Michael Koenig responded to a commercial business on Myer Street on a report of a burglary in progress. Officers located Adebayo Adedoyin on the premise, and he could not provide a reason why he was on the property of the commercial business. Subsequent investigation revealed that Adedoyin was in possession of property that belonged to the business as well as property that was originally within approximately 5 vehicles belonging to the business.
He also had burglars tools on his person. Adedoyin’s vehicle was located in proximity to the crime and a search revealed additional proceeds from the crime as well as other possible crimes in the area. Adedoyin was placed under arrest without incident. The Hackensack Detective Bureau responded and will be conducting a follow up investigation in regards to the additional items that were located.

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