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Elderly Couple Found Shot to Death in Hackensack Nursing Home

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating an apparent shooting that occurred in Hackensack on Saturday, July 15, 2023. At approximately 8:51 a.m., the Hackensack Police Department responded to a 911 call from a nursing facility. Responding officers found a deceased 73-year-old female victim and a deceased 76-year-old male victim with apparent gunshot wounds.

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Hackensack Police Chase Down Robbery Suspect in Knife Point Cellphone Heist

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Xiomor Highsmith from Teaneck, NJ on several criminal charges as a result of a robbery investigation On June 22, 2023, Officers responded to the area of Sussex Street and Newman Street on a report of a male being chased by others with machetes. Xiomor Highsmith was located walking away from the area with several parties who are identified as juveniles.

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Hackensack Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of an 11 Year Old

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RUBEN SACA (DOB: 1/05/1969; married; laborer) of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is 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 Chief Michael Antista.

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Two Men Injured After Gunshots fired Near Hackensack Park

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:

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Hackensack Police Pinch Drug Dealer Operating in a School Zone

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Department announced the arrest of Everett Cline of Hackensack, on several narcotics related charges as a result of a search warrant execution.

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Three Brooklyn Residents Charged in Kidnapping Hackensack Teenager for Ransom

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Hackensack NJ, three individuals from Brooklyn, New York, were charged today in connection with a kidnapping for ransom that left a teenager with stab wounds after a dispute over a drug transaction, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Two Men Arrested on Drug Related Charges in the Recent Overdose Case in a Parking Garage in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of GARFIELD JONES (DOB: 6/02/1974; married; cook) of 441 E. 32nd Street, Apt. 1, Paterson, NJ and ROBERT MCCRAE of 592 East 29th Street, Apt. 5, Paterson, NJ (DOB: 9/18/1970; married; student bus aide) on drug distribution charges. 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 Investigating the Death of a Woman from an Apparent fentanyl-related Drug Overdose at the Shops at Riverside Parking Garage in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an investigation into the death of a woman from an apparent fentanyl-related drug overdose in Hackensack, NJ. The investigation is being 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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Firefighters Quickly Extinguished a Fire at the Crows Nest Restaurant in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 1200pm Saturday the City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon was dispatched to reported kitchen fire at 309 Vincent Avenue , aka The Crows Nest . Arriving units investigated and found no fire in the kitchen. Further investigation revealed fire on the roof deck extending to an exterior office door frame.

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New Details Continue to Emerge in Case of 5 Women Found Unresponsive in the Shops at Riverside Mall Parking Garage

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Hackensack NJ , there was a frenzied scene in the rear parking area Wednesday afternoon at the Shops at Riverside mall in Hackensack when 5 women were found unresponsive in the rear parking garage.

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Ringleader of Bergen Residential Burglary Gang from Teaneck Gets 14-years

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Teaneck NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a 14-year prison sentence for a Bergen County man who acted as the leader of a criminal ring responsible for numerous residential burglaries across much of New Jersey.

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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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