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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.
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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.
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Hackensack NJ, a 74-year-old man from Garfield sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Essex Street near Parkway in Hackensack on Wednesday evening, according to local authorities.
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Hackensack NJ, on Friday morning around 7 AM, emergency responders were called to the intersection of Polifly Road and Route 80 due to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a rollover. Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy 3 promptly responded to the scene.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, in the early hours of Memorial Day, Hasbrouck Heights Police, with the assistance of several mutual aid partners, arrested Albert Fischetta III, a man from Toms River, after a violent altercation. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, sparking a significant police response.
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Hackensack NJ, local woman, Evelyn Sampson, 62, is facing multiple charges after allegedly pouring boiling water on a man during a heated argument.
Continue reading Hackensack Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Boiling Water
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Maywood NJ, in the heart of Maywood’s downtown shopping district, a sense of unease gripped the community after a string of robberies rattled its sense of security. Chief Terence R. Kenny took to social media to address the concerns, announcing a significant development in the case that has “shaken our community.”
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Hackensack NJ, in a significant development, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its temporary control over the Hackensack Police Department’s internal affairs bureau and office of professional standards. Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer of the Prosecutor’s Office conveyed this decision, highlighting the guidance of Prosecutor Mark Musella and the direction of Chief Matthew Finck in this endeavor.
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Hackensack NJ, Between June 2023 and November 2023, Hackensack Police Officers responded to several apartment complexes on Polify Road and State Street on reports of thefts of packages from the buildings. Detective Panagiotis Seretis of the Detective Bureau conducted a follow up investigation. As a result of his investigation, on February 20, 2024, KADIEN JACKSON was arrested without incident.
Continue reading Multi Town Serial Package Thief Arrested by Hackensack Police
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday afternoon City of Hackensack Fire Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to the area of Kennedy Street and Chestnut Avenue on a reported two car motor vehicle accident with rollover.
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Hackensack NJ, one individual was apprehended after a student was stabbed with a kitchen knife at Hackensack High School on Monday morning, as confirmed by authorities. Responding to a reported stabbing at 8:15 a.m., Hackensack police found an 18-year-old male student who was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the injuries were deemed non-life-threatening, and the student was in stable condition later in the morning.
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Hackensack NJ, during the morning snowfall on Tuesday in Hackensack, a 46-year-old woman sustained minor injuries in a motor vehicle collision. The incident involved a Chevy SUV operated by a 47-year-old woman from Rochelle Park.
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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire officials reported that Friday morning at approximately 9am City of Hackensack Engine 5, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with rollover at Route 4 West and Hackensack Avenue.
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Hackensack NJ, on October 27th at approximately 11:50am City of Hackensack Fire Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to 70 Polifly Road on a report of a possible collapse. Arriving units found front awning had collapsed with one construction worker injured. City of Hackensack Firefighters provided first aid and checked for injuries on a male patient. HUMC ALS and BLS took over patient care, firefighters assisted with packaging of patient for transport to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. City Building Department, Electrical Inspector and Fire Prevention were notified and responded to the scene. Firefighters secured power to the collapsed awning, Investigators from OSHA were notified and responded for the investigation.
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