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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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Hackensack Police Department Gets Its First Chief In 14 Years

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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Antista as the city’s new Chief of Police, marking the first time in 14 years the position has been filled. This historic appointment is the culmination of a broader series of reforms implemented by Mayor John Labrosse and the City Council to enhance public safety and improve police department operations. The City held an official swearing-in ceremony for Chief Antista this past Tuesday night, during a special City Council meeting.

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Hackensack Police : Online Threat to Public Schools is Unsubstantiated

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Hackensack NJ, on September 14th at approximately 7:35 A.M, the Hackensack Police Department was alerted by Hackensack School Officials and the public regarding an online threat of violence to several schools within the city.

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River Edge Teen Arrested for Armed Robby of the Gas Station

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile who resides in Bergen County on charges of armed robbery, weapon offenses, and theft. 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 River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.

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Hackensack : Salsa with a Cop Brings the Community Together

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Hackensack NJ, get your dancing shoes on! On July 23rd, the Hackensack Police Department hosted the exciting and vibrant event, Salsa with a Cop, and it was a tremendous success!

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New Milford Man Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault at Riverside Square Mall

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Hackensack NJ, a New Milford man, Craig L. Herbert, 30, has been arrested on charges of attempted sexual assault following an incident at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack on Thursday.

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Hackensack Man Charged After Alleged Sexual Assault and Video Recording of a Child

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 52-year-old BRAULIO F. TORAL of Hackensack, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact, invasion of privacy, 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 Officer-in-Charge Michael Antista.

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Medical Billing Professional Charged With Embezzling $400,000 from Her Employer

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old BRIANA RODRIGUEZ of Bloomfield, NJ on a charge of theft. 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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