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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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Hackensack Man Charged with Money Laundering and Identity Theft

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HECTOR MORROBEL (DOB: 8/04/1976; married; self-employed) of 378 Kaplan Ave, Hackensack, NJ on money laundering and identity theft charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Hackensack High School Temporally Evacuated Friday Morning

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Hackensack NJ,  students were sent back to class at Hackensack High School after being evacuated Friday morning. The school was evacuated due to a police investigation, the district and police announced.
The district asked parents and guardians not to come to any schools or evacuation sites until being notified.
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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit Picks Up Divorced, Mechanic from Hackensack on Child Porn Charges

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JUAN C. RODRIGUEZ (DOB: 11/25/1980; divorced; mechanic) of Hackensack, NJ on child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Man Charged with the Sexual Assault of Two Children One In Hackensack and One in Westwood

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FRANCISCO BARRERA-CAPISTRAN (DOB: 10/04/1985; married; contractor) of Homasassa, FL on aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child charges. 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 Officer in Charge Captain Darrin DeWitt.

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Hackensack University Medical Center Attacker Found Dead

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Hackensack NJ, the travel nurse charged with attempted murder after allegedly lighting a Hackensack University Medical Center employee on fire has been found dead, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Authorities said Nicholas Pagano, 31, died by suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Waterford Township in Camden County, after an active manhunt.

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Employee Attacked at Hackensack University Medical Center

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an ongoing investigation into an assault that occurred in the morning of February 7, 2022, at Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. An 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 Darrin DeWitt. On Monday, February 7, 2022, at approximately 5:15 a.m., the Hackensack Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a Hackensack University Medical Center (“HUMC”) employee on a report of an assault at the hospital.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force Busts Hackensack Man for Coke in Apartment Raid

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Howard M. Harper (DOB: 8/15/1980; single; unemployed) of  Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ on charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of Taser devices. 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 Captain Darrin DeWitt.

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