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Bergen County Prosecutor Fills in Details on Arson Arrest in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 78-year-old JAIME MAGNELLI, SR. of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, risk of widespread injury or damage, failure to control or report a fire, and criminal mischief. The arrest is 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.

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Teaneck Man Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults of a Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ. The additional charges are the result of an ongoing 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; the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny; and the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced criminal charges against 33-year-old YUSEF E. MUHAMMAD of Jersey City, NJ. These charges are related to a stabbing that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Monday, August 18, 2025, and were filed after 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.

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Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, against 46-year-old CLARENCE STOKES of Paterson, NJ in connection with the 2021 murder of 44-year-old Latrice Avery and 67-year-old Stanley Gunter, both of whom resided in Hackensack, NJ when the defendant murdered them.

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Four Men and Teen Face Charges Over Armed Robbery in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 21-year-old OMAR I. CETINER of Hackensack, NJ; 20-year-old ISLAM A. SALAAM of Hackensack, NJ; and 29-year-old ALAN A. VALDEZ-METZ of Paterson, NJ related to an armed robbery investigation. Prosecutor Musella also announced charges against a 17-year-old juvenile from Paterson, NJ. Also related to this investigation, Prosecutor Musella announced the arrest and indictment of 23-year-old MICHAEL N. FENNER of Hackensack, NJ on CDS-related offenses. The arrests, charges, and indictments 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.

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Narcotics Investigation Leads Arrest of Hackensack Drug Dealer

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Felix Molina (DOB: 7/25/84, self-employed) of Hackensack, NJ, on several criminal charges in reference to a narcotics investigation.
On June 11, 2025, Detective Michael Reo and Detective Aaron Rios of the Crime Suppression Bureau conducted a motor vehicle stop of a 2025 Ford Explorer on Route 80 west near East Kennedy Street. On-scene investigation revealed a significant amount of unregulated marijuana and U.S. currency in the driver’s possession. The driver, who was identified as Felix Molina, was placed under arrest and transported to Headquarters.

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Pair Charged After Bergen County Armed Robbery Rampage

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 25-year-old RAEKWON KING of the Bronx, NY; and 22-year-old KARNEL MILLER-WRIGHT of the Bronx, NY, on charges stemming from a pattern of multi-jurisdictional armed robberies. The arrests and indictments are the result of months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and with the coordination and assistance of several local police departments from across Bergen County.

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Charges filed After Hackensack Aggravated Sexual Assault

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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.

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Hasbrouck Heights Drug Dealing Pair Charged in Narcotics Death

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old ROBERT WICHOWSKI and 28-year-old XIOMARA FRIAS-BARBOSA, both of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for strict liability drug-induced death of another and drug offenses. These arrests are 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.

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Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting

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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.

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Paramus Man Files Lawsuit Against Bergen County Police Academy Over Alleged Training Injuries

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Paramus NJ, a Paramus man, Nicholas Trapani, has filed a lawsuit against Bergen County, its Police Academy, Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, and five individuals involved in the academy’s training program, alleging serious injuries sustained during his time at the academy. The lawsuit, filed on New Year’s Eve in New Jersey’s Superior Court, raises concerns about the training practices and lack of medical care provided to recruits.

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Hackensack Man Charged With Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact

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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.

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Advisory: Increase in Drone Sightings Across Hackensack and New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is closely monitoring a recent surge in sightings of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, in our area and throughout the state. These devices have become increasingly popular and accessible due to their affordability and ease of use, offering many benefits in delivery services, search and rescue missions, security measures, and infrastructure assessments.

However, drones can also pose risks when misused, potentially for illegal or harmful activities, including acts of terrorism.

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24/7 Surveillance to Comes to Downtown Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack takes a major leap forward in community safety with the grand opening of the Safe Street Command Center! This state-of-the-art facility, located in the John Earl Building adjacent to police headquarters, will serve as the central hub for modernizing the city’s patrol and crime prevention efforts.

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Hackensack Man Charged in Luring Incident

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 38-year-old SANTOS MARTINEZ-MARTINEZ of Hackensack, NJ on charges of luring, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal sexual contact. 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.

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