Police & Fire
By MEAGAN KANE
November 24, 2025
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex on Sunday morning after hearing word of an explosion with a possible fire.Happening at Brownstone Arms (120 Polify Road in Hackensack), at 9:15 a.m., Nov. 23, units met with residents and investigated an ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department advises residents and visitors of ongoing milling and paving across the City within the coming weeks. From Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Thursday, Dec. 4, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., the following roads will be upgraded:Haynes St between Berry St and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Police Chief Michael Antista paid tribute to a fallen Hackensack officer at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.Representing the Department at the Memorial Ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 18 in Washington D.C., Antista read the name of Hackensack Patrol Officer Allen ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - A Hasbrouck Heights Police Officer is home and recovering after another vehicle ran a red light and collided with his patrol car.The Hasbrouck Heights Communications Center received a radio call from an officer reporting being involved in an accident at the intersection of ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack police officers joined members of the Wyckoff Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit on Tuesday for a joint training session focused on gas emergencies and crisis response, officials said.The training began with a presentation from PSE&G on responding safely to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Early this afternoon, Hackensack Fire Crews were dispatched to an entrapped motor vehicle accident.The crash location was on South Summit Ave over Route 17. Two individuals were injured and treated, the Department said.
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack man has been arrested on multiple sexual-assault and child-endangerment charges following an investigation by county and local authorities, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.Fernando Sandoval, 42, was taken into custody Wednesday after investigators ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Fire Department's 2nd Platoon responded to a fire on the fourth floor of a Main Street apartment building Saturday morning.The fire, found at 389 Main Street Nov. 15, was cleared by firefighters and the building's sprinkler system, working quickly to limit water damage and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — An armed individual walking in the area of 116 Holt Street in Hackensack has been arrested, officers announced. Jose E. Riofrio-Castillo (aka Eduardo Castillo), 20, was taken into custody Nov. 14 for weapons and assault charges following a witness calling 9-1-1. “I thank the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department advises residents and visitors of ongoing milling and paving across the City within the coming weeks.From Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Tuesday, Nov. 18, the following roads will be upgraded, with some paving ending Nov. 26:Park St between Berry St and Dead ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Detective Captain Darrin DeWitt of the Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of residents Thomas Eisengart and Ashley Melendez, both aged 36.DeWitt shared that a search warrant, issued Monday, Nov. 10, led to findings of over half an ounce of crack cocaine ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen County Sheriff has made a statement regarding the ongoing safety threats being made to polling locations.On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Hackensack High School, being used today for voting purposes, received a threat via email at 6 a.m. indicating the potential for a public safety ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Police have announced that a public safety threat was reported at one of the City’s polling locations.Detective Captain Darrin DeWitt said prior to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, a Hackensack High School employee read an email indicating the potential for a public safety ...
PATERSON, NJ - The arrival of a 19-year-old Hackensack man at Hackensack University Medical Center seeking treatment of non-fatal gunshot wounds touched off an investigation in Paterson early Saturday.Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Fire Chief Keith Rosazza held space for the promotion of three officials at the most recent Mayor and City Council Meeting. The meeting, which occurred on Oct. 28, began with the swear-in of Deputy Fire Chief Michael Thomasey, Captain Jeffery Giarusso and Lieutenant Jesse D'Amore ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The next City Council meeting will kick off with the promotion of three fire officials.City Manager Thomas Freeman appointed the members to the following ranks:Captain Michael Thomassey to the rank of Deputy Fire ChiefLieutenant Jefferey Giarusso to the rank of Fire ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a 19-year-old resident.The County Prosecutor’s Cyber Crimes Unit revealed Oct. 24 that Jonathan D. Veloz of Hackensack possessed child sexual abuse material using his internet browser.The investigation, later ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department have announced the arrest of a 34-year-old resident.The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency contacted the County Prosecutor’s Special Victims Unit on Oct. 21 regarding the assault of a ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – City police officers and firefighters recently attended the Bergen County 200 Club Valor Awards Dinner.According to the 200 Club, it has recognized over 500 first responders since their start in 1987. The ceremony is also a time to remember those lost. Officers from the Emergency ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Following the retirement of former Fire Chief Anthony Riehl, Mayor Gaines has sworn-in the Fire Department's newest leader. Chief Keith Rosazza officially filled the empty seat at last night's City Council meeting (Oct. 14), being sworn-in by Mayor Gaines. “[I'm] proud to be your ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – A four-alarm fire in Garfield resulted in a Hackensack firefighter being transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with heat exhaustion.The fire occurred Sunday, Oct. 5 at 568 Palisade Avenue. It began around noon when a shed behind the property caught flames, which ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – An auto wheel repairman has been arrested on assault and weapons charges, the Hackensack Police Department announced Sept. 29.Kevin M. Lovett, 50, was taken into police custody Sept. 27 after officers responded to a call regarding an assault by strangulation. Upon arrival, the ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Hackensack Police Department will hold their annual Youth Night this Thursday, Sept. 25.Located at the Rec Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the event is a great opportunity for children to meet Hackensack police officers and firefighters.Students in 6th through 11th grade are ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack City Council has approved a resolution to purchase two new fire engines through a national cooperative purchasing program, city officials announced.At its Sept. 9 meeting, the council passed Resolution 25, authorizing the Fire Department to acquire two E-One ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A 78-year-old Hackensack man was arrested Tuesday and charged with setting fire to three police vehicles in a municipal parking lot, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.Jaime Magnelli Sr., who was arrested on September 2, faces charges including aggravated arson, ...
PARAMUS, NJ – What started as a routine stop in Paramus ended with the arrest of three Paterson men accused of carrying weapons and high-capacity magazines.In the early hours of Thursday, Aug. 28, an officer stopped the men for speeding on St. Hwy. 17 South, the Paramus Police Department wrote in a ...
A car fire has occurred near Westwood, NJ, Exit 168 on Garden State Parkway N.The Montvale Fire Department contained the fire. The vehicle involved is a burgundy Range Rover.More updates to come.
HACKENSACK, NJ - A 48-year-old phone technician from Bergenfield was arrested on several weapons charges connected to terroristic threats, according to Hackensack Police.Simeon Barnes “struggled” with a police officer during a dispute on August 12. During the struggle, Barnes “reached into his ...
A Paterson man was sentenced Tuesday to 48 years in state prison for fatally stabbing a woman and an elderly man in Hackensack in 2021, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.Clarence Stokes, 46, pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder in the deaths of 44-year-old Latrice Avery ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – A man has been arrested on assault and weapons charges after stabbing a pedestrian with a screwdriver, according to Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista. On July 25, officers responded to Essex St. near Porter Ave after receiving word of a fight taking place. Antista said in a ...