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Student Charged in Hackensack Fatal Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAHEIM ROBINSON (DOB: 9/10/2004; single, student) of 277 James Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, and stalking. The arrest is a 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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Alleged Bergenfield Drug Dealer Charged in OD Death of Hackensack Man

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Stevie J Killins, AKA Stevie J Bease of Bergenfield, NJ on several criminal charges stemming from a sudden death investigation in January.

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Hackensack TD Bank Bank Robbery Investigation Results in Arrest

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Roderick Smith of Hackensack, NJ on several criminal charges stemming from a bank robbery investigation.
On January 18th, 2023 at approximately 4:30 P.M., Officers Denise Caero, Steven Lemanowicz, and Sergeant Franklin Bay responded to the TD Bank (540 River Street) on a report of a panic alarm activation.

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Multi-car Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Bicyclist in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, on Friday January 27th at approximately 1:05pm City of Hackensack Fire Engine 1 responded to the intersection of Hudson Street and Vreeland Ave on multi-car motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. Engine 1 assessed bicyclist for injury until the arrival of BLS who took over patient care. Members assisted with packaging of patient for transport to HUMC. Engine 1 applied absorbent to minor fluid spill and remained on scene while on call city tow removed 3 vehicles. Hackensack Police Department is investigating.

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Hackensack Police Department Arrest A Man Wielding a Boxcutter after Attack on Couple

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Hackensack NJ, on January 2, 2023, Officers Panagiotis Seretis, Paula Luppino, Dane Marble, and Sgt. Sean Briggs responded to the area of Hudson Street and Broadway on a report of a man with a knife.
The initial investigation revealed that a 61 year old male and a 32 year old female, both from Hackensack, were involved in a dispute with Frye in the middle of the street. During the dispute, Frye brandished a box cutter style knife and assaulted the male and female. The male suffered a laceration to his one of his extremities, while the female suffered a puncture wound to her torso area. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

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Vehicle loses Control Strikes Steps of Passaic Street Building in Hackensack Causing Exterior Damage

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Hackensack NJ, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department third platoon and Police department responded to 213 Passaic Street today on reported motor vehicle accident. On arrival found vehicle lost control coming around the corner struck the steps causing exterior damage to the building. Both occupants of the vehicle refused medical treatment, building department responded and vehicle was removed by city towing company.

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Hackensack police lieutenant alleges “intimidation and harassment” in whistleblower lawsuit

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Hackensack NJ,  a police lieutenant is suing the city of Hackensack Police Department, its director and department supervisors, alleging retaliation and hostility after he protested the hiring of Raymond Guidetti as the new police director in August.

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Three Man Charged in Hackensack “Barber Shop’ Murder

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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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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Identifies Victim in Hackensack Homicide

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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 Police Officers Talk Teen off Parking Deck Ledge

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at approximately 09:00 A.M., Hackensack Police officers , Det. Chris Lara Nunez, P.O. Frank Caneja, P.O. Matthew Debonis, and Sgt. Kley Peralta responded to 170 Prospect Avenue on a report of an individual threatening to jump off the parking deck. Officers located a male juvenile on the ledge of the parking deck who appeared to be in emotional distress. Det. Lara Nunez and P.O. Caneja immediately began speaking with the juvenile, utilizing de-escalation skills and crisis intervention training to build a rapport with the juvenile. They were able to successfully speak to the juvenile, and subsequently rescued the juvenile off the ledge to safety. The juvenile was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon Responds to Essex Street Vehicle Overturned into the House

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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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UPDATE: Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor and Ridgewood Resident Dies in Fatal Accident in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Essex Street in Hackensack, NJ on Friday, July 29, 2022 at approximately 3:52 p.m. Responding officers transported one of the motorists to Hackensack University Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries.

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Fight Over a Dog Leads to Charges for Firearm, Criminal Mischief and making Terroristic threats in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday May 25th  a 26-year-old Teaneck man was arrested by Hackensack Police Department on charges of aggravated assault after an altercation involving a gun, a bat and a dog in the area of Washington Avenue .

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Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder in Hackensack Deli Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a JUVENILE on charges of attempted murder, robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of hollow nose ammunition.  The arrest is the result of an investigation 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 Deputy Chief Darrin DeWitt.

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Shooting Investigation in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the shooting that occurred at 789 Main Street in Hackensack on Sunday evening .

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