Police & Fire

HOBOKEN, NJ — As part of an effort to raise awareness of public safety initiatives and educational campaigns, the Hoboken Police Department is continuing to host informal meetings with residents.

After debuting the Hoboken Community and Public Safety (CAPS) forums program in May, the city has scheduled its next session for July 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Black Rail Coffee (800 Jackson ...

HOBOKEN, NJ —A 52-year-old Jersey City man died after police say witnesses saw him jump into the Hudson River on Saturday night, despite an attempt by a Good Samaritan to save his life.

Shortly after 8 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of Frank Sinatra Drive and 7th Street after receiving 911 calls reporting an individual in the water, according to Hoboken ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Thanks to a new charity fund formed by Hoboken firefighters, a college-bound senior from Hoboken High School will receive some help to hit the ground running for Freshman year.

Last week, members of Hoboken Firefighters Local 1076 and 1078 presented their first ever Hoboken Fire Locals Memorial Scholarship to Rowan Ellison, the Class of 2022 valedictorian.  As ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Stevens Institute of Technology’s on-campus police, along with officers from Hoboken Police Department, plan to conduct a series of active shooter drills at the university.

According to Stevens, exercises were held on June 13 and will be again June 14 as well as June 20 and June 21 between 5 and 10 p.m. and will be based in the newly-opened University Center ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — In the wake of a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured, Hoboken officials plan to hold a previously scheduled public outreach session on Wednesday night and are encouraging the community to attend.

Last week, the department unveiled plans to launch a special series of family-friendly outreach sessions around the city and announced the first “Police ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that sent a 17-year-old boy to the hospital Monday night in Hoboken.

Following the incident — which was reported in the area of 4th Street between Jackson and Harrison streets around 9:19 p.m. — detectives recovered eight shell casings and a 9mm handgun, according to Detective Lt. Danilo Cabrera.

They also ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two men considered persons of interest in an assault.

On Friday evening, police released images of men wanted for questioning regarding the incident, which they said took place on the 900 block of Willow Avenue in February.

Anyone who recognizes the men should contact Det. Mike Losurdo at 201-420-2100 ext.

HOBOKEN, NJ —As part of an effort to engage with the public, the Hoboken Police Department plans to launch a special series of family-friendly outreach sessions around the city.

The first “Police Pop-up” is scheduled for June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.  at the Harrison Garden Courtyard (Third and Jackson streets) and will include educational outreach for adults, children’s ...

BAYONNE, NJ — Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 25-year-old autistic man from Bayonne who was reported missing.

According to New Jersey State Police, Joseph Song was last seen on the evening of May 22 wearing a black t-shirt with a blue Smurf on the front and back, short black sweatpants and gray sneakers.

Song is described as an Asian male, 5’5” ...

HOBOKEN, NJ —Port Authority police officers and a bystander jumped into action Thursday to save a man’s life when he had a medical emergency on board a train at the Hoboken PATH station.

Around 6:29 p.m., Police Officers Mike Maratta and Sean Kelly were dispatched to a train parked on Track 2, where they found an unconscious man and immediately began life-saving efforts, Port ...