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Teaneck NJ, a rash of overnight car burglaries in Teaneck and nearby towns has landed three teens, one only 15 in handcuffs. According to acting Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr, the teens range from ages 19, 16 and 15 were arrested Thursday after police stopped a suspicious vehicle and found one the boys with a 9mm handgun.
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Hackensack NJ, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department Third Platoon responded to 114 Atlantic Street on reported medical emergency.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDERSON CASILLA FURCAL (DOB: 05/31/1997; single; unemployed) of 145 Chilton Hall, Apartment A-2, Elizabeth, NJ, on a charge of receiving stolen property. 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 arrests of DIOR ALSTON (DOB: 08/28/2001; single; laborer) of 37 Agar Place, South Hackensack, NJ and MALIK ABEL (DOB: 03/11/2001; single; electrician) of 356 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ on charges of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun and stalking; and RAYSHAWN POWEL-MYHAND (DOB: 10/01/2003; single; cashier) of 95 Railroad Avenue, Apt. B4, Hackensack, NJ on charges of hindering apprehension. 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, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Essex Street & Lehigh Street in Hackensack, NJ on Saturday, November 12, 2022, around 5:00 p.m. The Hackensack Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at that location with two victims shot. Responding officers found two male victims, each with a gunshot wound.
Responding Hackensack Police Officers found one male victim who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. A second victim, 28-year-old Vidal R. Nieves, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased from a gunshot wound.
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Department has a novel way of reporting lost dogs . To quote a Facebook poster , “this picture made my day ” .
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Hackensack NJ, one person was killed and another injured in a Saturday early evening shooting in Hackensack, officials said. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office the two men were shot near Essex and Lehigh streets at around 5 p.m. Both were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center where one was pronounced dead. The other victim had non-life threatening injuries.
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Hackensack NJ, Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey is accusing the Hackensack City Council of refusing $2.4 MILLION GRANT TO HIRE ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTERS. On Tuesday November 1st at 7PM Hackensack they are encouraging residents to attend the next city council meeting, to directly ask city leaders why they are not accepting the $2.4 million federal grant to add 12 firefighters to our department. Increasing staffing will make Hackensack a safer community for all. Please attend the city council meeting to support the safety of yourself, your neighbors and your firefighters.
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Hackensack NJ, a student fight initially reported on First Street near Hackensack High School. Led to a Hackensack University Medical Center to contact Hackensack Police headquarters and report that the three teenagers were being treated as a result of a stabbing with non-life threatening injuries.
. The teenagers, one 16-year-old from Garfield and two 18-year-olds from Hackensack, were not students of Hackensack High School, and according to police the incident did not occur in the high school.
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Hackensack NJ, Lido, the longtime Hackensack restaurant at 701 Main Street, is expanding with a new location. Lido, is the home of the world famous thin crust Lido pizza. After reopening under new ownership back in late 2019, this “old school” business is ready for a second spot in North Arlington at 11-35 River Road. The ownership has been renovating the space formerly Centanni, getting ready to serve the award-winning thin crust pizza and sliced steak sandwiches the place is known for. Felix has been busy training the new staff at Lido North Arlington in the fine art of making a world famous thin crust Lido pizza!
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that ADRIANO AVERZANO (DOB: 8/02/1983; single; unemployed) of 10 Clinton Street, Apt. 4R, Brooklyn, NY was charged with money laundering, theft by deception, theft, identity theft and conspiracy. This 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 Police responded to The Shops at Riverside for a robbery investigation. A group of four suspects (Three black males and one black female) entered a high-end handbag store, Bottega Veneta, and stole $104K worth of luxury handbags and accessories. They were operating a silver Dodge Charger with an aftermarket red Dodge Super Bee logo sticker on both sides of the front fenders and the trunk lid. They entered the store at the opening hour and quickly left the store after the incident. During the incident, the suspects made verbal threats to the employees putting them in fear. If anyone has any information, please contact Hackensack Police Detective Bureau at 201-646-7777.
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday, September 7th, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department first platoon operated at 89 Essex Street for an overturned vehicle into the house. Driver of the vehicle self-extricated prior to fire department arrival. Members used shoring to secure the porch and enter the structure to check for additional victims and damage. Driver was transported to Hackensack UMC with minor injuries. Hackensack police conducting the investigation. Hackensack building department assisted on scene Hackensack Police Department.
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Hackensack NJ, according to NJ Transit officials a man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train Wednesday morning Hackensack.
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