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Hackensack NJ, the travel nurse charged with attempted murder after allegedly lighting a Hackensack University Medical Center employee on fire has been found dead, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Authorities said Nicholas Pagano, 31, died by suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Waterford Township in Camden County, after an active manhunt.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an ongoing investigation into an assault that occurred in the morning of February 7, 2022, at Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. An investigation is being 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 Darrin DeWitt. On Monday, February 7, 2022, at approximately 5:15 a.m., the Hackensack Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a Hackensack University Medical Center (“HUMC”) employee on a report of an assault at the hospital.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Howard M. Harper (DOB: 8/15/1980; single; unemployed) of Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ on charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of Taser devices. 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 Captain Darrin DeWitt.
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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday January 22 , Hackensack Fire Department had all hands operating in the area of 2nd and Atlantic Street for a major gas leak. PSE&G was also on scene trying to find the source. Multiple buildings being checked for gas odor. The fire department received the all clear while PSEG continued it’s investigation . No injuries were reported .
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Hackensack NJ, On Tuesday, January 18th at 1928 hours Hackensack Fire Department headquarters received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 27 Franklin Street. Upon arrival Deputy 1 had heavy fire in two wood frame dwellings and transmitted a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival, companies put multiple hand lines into service knocking down fire in both 1st and 2nd floors of both dwellings. Fire extended into the attic of both dwellings. Ladder companies from Hackensack and Englewood ventilated the roof of both dwellings , assisted with searches and opening up in both dwellings.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSE A. CANELA-CASTILLO (DOB: 12/10/1995; single; barber) of Hackensack, NJ on a charge of Possession of Child Pornography. 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 NJ, Hackensack Fire fighters ended the year by logging in a busy month December 30th , 350 prospect avenue 2nd alarm fire. Fire was on the number 5 floor. Fire was knocked down by Engine 2. All searches are negative. Englewood and Teaneck fire departments assisted at the scene along with Hackensack UMC BLS . No reported injuries. Fire is currently under investigation.
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Hackensack NJ, As of December 28, 2021, all visitors to inpatient units at Hackensack Meridian Health must show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID PCR or antigen test result (within 72 hours). Home tests will not be accepted as they cannot be validated. Special exceptions will be made for end-of-life care, labor & delivery, emergency room care, pediatrics and other circumstances.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TERRELL WILLIAMS (DOB: 3/17/1975; single; cook) of Irvington, NJ on charges of 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 Officer in Charge Darrin DeWitt.
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Hackensack NJ, the hope that there would be releases and not transfers for the remaining 15 people in ICE detention in the Bergen County Jail were dashed Friday, November 12th as all were moved hundreds of miles away to Batavia, New York.
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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday October 9th at 2256 City of Hackensack Fire Department 911 received a call reporting a fire at 952 Main St. First arriving company Engine 5 reported smoke coming from the building and stretched the initial handline.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EMERY A. TAYLOR (DOB: 9/12/1987; single; security guard) of 430 Union Street, Apartment 3B, Hackensack, New Jersey on a charge of possession of child pornography. 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 NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EDISSON SAUL GUARTAZACA-ALI (DOB: 09/16/1997; single; produce worker) of 300 Railroad Avenue, Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by contact, providing obscenity to a minor, 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 Officer In Charge Captain Darren DeWitt.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANGEL AVENDANO-CADME (DOB: 10/21/1997; single; manufacturing technician for bio-medical engineering company) of 417 River Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of criminal sexual contact 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.
