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Bergenfield Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Life of 74-Year-Old

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The victim was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center, but tragically, he was pronounced deceased shortly after

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Hackensack NJ, A late-night tragedy at a busy Hackensack intersection has led to the arrest of a Bergenfield resident following a fatal hit-and-run. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charges against 38-year-old Terrence J. Hedden after a rapid investigation by local and county authorities.

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Missing in NJ: Hackensack Police Issue Urgent Alert for Teen Last Seen at Teaneck Bus Stop

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URGENT: Hackensack Police Search for Missing Juvenile Last Seen in Teaneck

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Hackensack NJ, The Hackensack Police Department has issued an urgent public appeal for help locating a missing juvenile who has been unaccounted for since late April. Authorities are asking residents in Northern New Jersey and New York City to keep a sharp eye out and report any sightings immediately.

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Hackensack Man Charged with Sexual Assault Following Multi-Agency Investigation

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Bergen County Police Arrest Hackensack Resident on Sexual Assault Charges

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Hackensack man following a multi-agency investigation into an incident reported earlier this month. The case highlights the ongoing collaboration between local New Jersey law enforcement and the NYPD.

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Hackensack Officers Revive 78-Year-Old After Cardiac Arrest

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Life Saved in Hackensack: Police Officers’ Rapid Response Revives 78-Year-Old in Cardiac Arrest

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Hackensack NJ, A routine Wednesday in Hackensack nearly turned tragic on March 4, 2026, if not for the elite training and split-second decisions of the Hackensack Police Department.

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Pal Park Man Charged With Distribution of Kiddie Porn

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The investigation revealed over 26,000 items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old JULIO A. FERNANDEZ of Palisades Park, NJ on charges of distribution and 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 Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer.

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Hackensack Man Arrested for Multiple Sexualy Assults on Juvenile

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old FERNANDO SANDOVAL of Hackensack, NJ on charges of sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, 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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“Bullets Don’t Lie”: 911 Tip Leads to Arrest of Wanted Hackensack Man Carrying a BB Gun

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Dramatic Arrest: Hackensack Man Accused of Park Assault and Gun Threats is Caught After Community 911 Call.

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Hackensack NJ, a crucial tip from a vigilant resident led to the swift arrest of a wanted Hackensack man who was allegedly walking through a city street late Friday night with a gun in his hand. The arrest by the Hackensack Police Department (HPD) resolved a months-old assault case involving threats of violence.

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Bergen County Prosecutor: Hackensack Woman Allowed Sex Assaults Of Child To Continue

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old JENNIFER GARCIA-MOTA of Hackensack, NJ, on the charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Hackensack Man Sexually Assaulted Child On Multiple Occasions, Bergen County Prosecutors Say

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old JORGE E. MEJIA of Hackensack, NJ on charges of sexual assault 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; the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney; and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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19 Year Old Hackensack Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 19-year-old JONATHAN D. VELOZ of Hackensack, NJ, 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.

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Hackensack Man Arrested For Repeatedly Striking a Child

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old ELIJAH E. HOLDER of Hackensack, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated 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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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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