Police & Fire
By MEAGAN KANE
January 21, 2026
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council met on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to discuss old and new business.One of the agenda items reviewed is for the Hackensack Police Department to participate in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) 1033 Program.Being ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Members of Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081 and Hackensack Fire Officers Local 3172 recently took part in a clap-out supporting an injured Newburgh, NY firefighter.Guillermo Mollins, also a U.S. Army veteran, was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 80 in Ridgefield Park ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — In the event of an emergency, snow-covered hydrants can prevent fire crews from putting out flames in a quick manner.The Hackensack Fire Department reported that over the past few days, firefighters have been clearing hydrants from snow and ice.For residents to do their part in ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Residents can learn more about the daily duties of Hackensack Police Officers with this exclusive program. The HPD Citizen Police Academy is being brought back this year, with limited spots available. Participants must be at least 30 years old. “Don’t miss this opportunity to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Emergency calls may be disrupted due to a nationwide cellular service outage.In the event that a 911 call cannot be made, the Hackensack Fire Department urges the public to use the red Gamewell Fire Alarm Pull box located throughout the City. Image credit: Hackensack Fire ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department has arrested a man for committing two residential burglaries. Armando Echevarria, 46, of Hackensack, entered the unlocked front door of an apartment in a two-family dwelling on Union Street Jan. 8, 2025, according to HPD. During the act, he ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A driver veered off the roadway near the Court Street bridge and into the Hackensack River on Tuesday evening.According to the Hackensack Fire Department, firefighters were waved in by citizens to help save the distressed driver, whose leg was trapped.Arriving on dry land after ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council met Tuesday for a Reorganization Meeting.Under general order by City Manager Thomas Freeman, the following fire officials have been appointed:Lieutenant Aaron Hilliard was appointed as Fire Captain.Firefighter Thomas Kavanagh was ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack City Council will meet for a reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. A top agenda item is the appointment of nine special police officers:Azize CornejoNoel VelezElizabeth RosarioSteven James JorgeJordan BittanJason Damian AlvarezMiles GreenMarko BorovcaninVirgil ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Police Department congratulates their newest officers for graduating from the Bergen County Police Academy. “Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to service have brought you to this milestone,” Hackensack PD said. Check out who's joining the crew: Special Police ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Three members of the Hackensack Police Department recently completed an innovative course for executive-level law enforcement officers that focuses on the growing challenges within the public safety profession.“This training focuses on progressive leadership principles and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack officers have recently been gifted a new gym—no property taxes required! Proposed by Officer Ryan Conlon, Chief Michael Antista helped bring the project to life, along with several department members and volunteers from PBA Local 9 and 9A. Rather than using taxpayer ...
HACKENSACK, NJ —Hackensack police are furthering their commitment to protect the community through training and preparation exercises. With Chief Michael Antista leading his team to be ready for any situation, command staff recently participated in an Active Threat Tabletop Exercise. “Chief Antista ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Heating fires remain a leading cause of home fires in the United States, according to the Paramus Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Resulting in $442 million in property loss and causing 190 deaths and 625 injuries across the nation, nearly 32,200 home heating fires were ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti has announced the arrest of a man for possession of a stolen credit card and fraudulent use of a credit card at the Westfield Garden State Plaza.PPD Anti-Crime Unit officers were patrolling the Westfield GSP on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, around 5 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — An Inter-local Agreement has been made between the Paramus Department of Public Works and Hackensack Fire Department.Authorized to unite for any lawful service to and for the residents of Hackensack and/or Paramus by the Inter-local Services Act, The Paramus DPW will complete ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — This week, community members gathered to celebrate the donors of Hackensack Police Department’s 37th Annual Santa Response Team Toy Drive.(Photo Credit: Hackensack PD)“Thank you to everyone who donated toys today and helped make a difference in our community,” the Department said ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — City Police Chief Michael Antista is celebrating his latest career milestone.This week, the Hackensack Police Department congratulated Antista for graduating from the 296th Session of the FBI National Academy.Chief Antista is part of the less than one percent of officers nationwide ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Members of the Hackensack Fire Department rushed to put out flames on Polify Road Dec. 9.Crew of the 2nd Platoon from Engine 2 and Rescue 1 said Tuesday afternoon that they contained a car fire near a non-specified commercial building.There were no injuries.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Join the Hackensack Fire and Police Departments this week for Youth Night. Open to students in 5th through 11th grade, it will be held Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the M&M Center (116 Holt Street). Officials say the initiative continues to strengthen positive ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Through a joint operation with Hackensack Police, the FBI North Jersey Violent Crime Task Force and Passaic County Fugitive Warrant Squad, officers arrested a suspect wanted for a 2024 shooting incident. “The past few weeks have been busy for the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office as ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — For the first time ever, Santa will be chauffeured around town by the Hackensack Fire and Police Departments.On Sunday, Dec. 21, officials say there will be opportunities to take pictures with Santa and members of both departments. “Come join us to greet Santa,” the Fire Dept.
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Members of the Hackensack International Association of Fire Fighters partnered with Orange Theory Fitness this week for a fundraiser benefiting people with muscular dystrophy.The annual Fill the Boot fundraiser is where firefighters collect money from the public, traditionally ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — In partnership with the Hackensack Police Department's LEAD Detectives, the Traffic Bureau gave some wise advice to students today.As traffic safety is a growing concern across the state, officers taught students about paying attention to traffic signals, to look both ways before ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Police officials recently shared the amount of funds raised by participating in No Shave November.“You might notice some of our officers growing out their beards this month,” the Department said on Facebook Nov. 3. “It's all for a good cause.”Officers who took part in ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Two Hackensack Fire Officials have been appointed by Chief Keith Rosazza on Monday, Dec. 1.Certified by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, Lieutenant Aaron Hilliard has been appointed to the rank of Fire Captain.Additionally, Firefighter Thomas Kavanagh has been appointed to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Courtesy of the Hackensack Police Department, check out these steps to prevent package theft:Have packages delivered to a secure location or Amazon Lockers and UPS Access PointsRequest signature confirmation or schedule deliveries for when you'll be homeInstall a doorbell camera ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Captain John Hynes of the Hackensack Fire Department has announced his retirement.Dedicating 30 years of service, the Department held a celebratory “clap out” on Saturday, Nov. 29.“I would like to extend sincere congratulations to Captain Hynes and wish him a happy, healthy and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Fire Department will host a clap out this Saturday to celebrate a Fire Captain's retirement.After 30 years of service, Captain John Hynes bids farewell to the crew, and shall have a "happy, healthy and well-deserved retirement,” the Department said.Hynes will expect guests ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Fire Department congratulates Hackensack firefighter Al Cirelli on his special announcement.After 25 years of service, Cirelli has retired from the Department.“Congratulations and happy retirement to firefighter Al Cirelli,” the Department said. “Well deserved.”Cirelli’s ...