Tag: Hackensack NJ

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Man Snags Car Keys Off Garfield Bar, Then Torches Stolen Ride

fb online report 2360898742

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old TROY R. TAYLOR of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

Continue reading Man Snags Car Keys Off Garfield Bar, Then Torches Stolen Ride

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Newark Man Arrested in Hackensack Shooting Case Following Year-Long Investigation

65037171 2396973633657341 5721850251724193792 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Tahjee H. Goodwin, 35, of Newark, in connection with a 2024 shooting incident on Newman Street in Hackensack. The arrest marks the latest development in a year-long joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, led by Chief Michael Antista.

Continue reading Newark Man Arrested in Hackensack Shooting Case Following Year-Long Investigation

Posted on by — Leave a comment

BERGEN COUNTY TO OPEN EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS FOR CURRENT HEAT WAVE

510319513 1262532242097783 4703349762926682210 n
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Cooling Centers are a open from Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 through Friday, June 27.

Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY TO OPEN EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS FOR CURRENT HEAT WAVE

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Hackensack Police Address Unpermitted “Park Takeover” Events at Carver Park

503323686 18227914624289189 8014147946248624716 n

the staff  of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is responding decisively to a growing trend of unauthorized “park takeover” events promoted on social media, following two incidents at Carver Park in early June.

Continue reading Hackensack Police Address Unpermitted “Park Takeover” Events at Carver Park

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hackensack Police Director

65037171 2396973633657341 5721850251724193792 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti, known for implementing sweeping reforms in the city’s police department, will step down at the end of March. His tenure has been marked by modernization efforts—but also legal challenges.

Continue reading Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hackensack Police Director

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Lieutenant Indicted For Removing and Tampering with Drug Evidence

20374433 654893144715328 2802018508801330907 n1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced a state grand jury has indicted a suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) lieutenant after he allegedly removed and tampered with drug evidence, including cocaine and fentanyl, on multiple occasions. The defendant was also charged with financial facilitation of criminal activity, structuring financial transactions, and filing fraudulent tax returns in connection with his making approximately $600,000 in cash deposits into bank accounts he controlled.

Continue reading Suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Lieutenant Indicted For Removing and Tampering with Drug Evidence

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Charges filed After Hackensack Aggravated Sexual Assault

328615891 634771181655311 6866370370980221525 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 33-year-old CARLOS L. SIBRI of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

Continue reading Charges filed After Hackensack Aggravated Sexual Assault

Posted on by — Leave a comment

UPDATE : Newark Man Arrested for Dunkin’ Burglary Crime Spree Across Four NJ Counties

40 facts about dunkin donuts 1723221361 3423203630

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ENAJAIM E. BOWMAN of Newark, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a weeks-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; and with assistance from the Township of Union Police Department in Union County, under the direction of Police Director Chris Donnelly.

Continue reading UPDATE : Newark Man Arrested for Dunkin’ Burglary Crime Spree Across Four NJ Counties

Posted on by — 10 Comments

Monica Brinson Launches Campaign for New Jersey Governor, Vows to “Disrupt the Corrupt”

480735821 2098786567304589 4761034355582242400 n e1740954198133

the the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Monica Brinson, a substitute teacher from Hackensack, is making another bold political move—this time in the New Jersey governor’s race.

Continue reading Monica Brinson Launches Campaign for New Jersey Governor, Vows to “Disrupt the Corrupt”

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting

65037171 2396973633657341 5721850251724193792 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 36-year-old QUAYYAN R. HORTON of Jersey City, NJ; 36-year-old CHARLES E. KIRKLAND of Newark, NJ; 33-year-old NAFEE A. HORTON of Newark, NJ; and 30-year-old HAKEEM J. JONES, of East Orange, NJ, on charges stemming from a shooting investigation. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

Continue reading Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Hackensack Man Used Social Media App “Monkey” to Lure Youngster

Monkey App 4 2415229733

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old ERICK NUNEZ of Hackensack, NJ on charges of luring, lewdness, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

Continue reading Hackensack Man Used Social Media App “Monkey” to Lure Youngster

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Queens Man Charged in Bergen County for Witness Tampering, Perjury, and False Swearing

Screenshot 2025 02 20 140857

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLYDE JOHNSON, 26, of Queens, NY, on charges of witness tampering, perjury, and false swearing. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

Continue reading Queens Man Charged in Bergen County for Witness Tampering, Perjury, and False Swearing

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Bergen County Academies Wins State Title in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

475450481 1243227687806560 5389552542751335228 n

Hackensack School Recognized for Innovative AI-Assisted Device for Autism

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Academies (BCA) has been named New Jersey’s state winner in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition, earning a $12,000 technology prize package and advancing to the next round of the prestigious contest.

Continue reading Bergen County Academies Wins State Title in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

Posted on by — Leave a comment

17-year-old Bergen Juvenile Caught with Kiddie Porn

police lights 1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County, NJ juvenile on the 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 Matthew Finck.

Continue reading 17-year-old Bergen Juvenile Caught with Kiddie Porn

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Hackensack Man Charged With Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact

65037171 2396973633657341 5721850251724193792 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old JOSE F. FAJARDO of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

Continue reading Hackensack Man Charged With Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact