Police & Fire

JERSEY CITY, NJ - In some ways, the Jersey City Fire Department went back in time on Thursday, restoring fire company number one, which was first established in 1829, but was done away with during budget cuts in 1991.

This is part of a new fire department expansion that established two new fire companies and officially launched a newly created specialized response team, the JCFD High-rise ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Fire Department added 23 new members to their ranks on Tuesday.

The swearing in ceremony presided over by Mayor Steven M. Fulop brought the JCFD to a historic total of over 700 firefighters and superiors, further increasing public safety throughout the community, officials said.

“We hold our firefighters in high regard for their bravery, running ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor Steven Fulop swore in 28 new members of the Jersey City Police Department on Wednesday. 

The latest police academy graduates bring the department’s size to over 950 officers as the Fulop Administration continues to grow the force and enhance public safety.

“Rebuilding the police department has been our top priority to enhance public safety.  We ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Sizzling hamburgers and hotdogs, free cans of mango drink or water, senior citizens clutching their bingo cards while waiting for their chance for a raffle or to guess the cost of items in a local version of Price is Right, some even dancing to hot disco tunes being played by a local DJ in the street.

“This is a good way to kick off summer,” Councilman ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Police Department is set to once again host their annual Rockin’ with the Seniors events to open the lines of communications and foster relations between local senior residents and police officers.  

The Jersey City Police Department will hold two events to show their appreciation for senior citizens, often with police officers taking part in ...

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 ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 28-year-old Jersey City man is dead after being stabbed during a fight on Sunday.

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to Bostwick Avenue after a 9-1-1 call at approximately 1:53 p.m. reported the fight.

Upon arrival responding officers found Jawon Purcell with multiple apparent stab wounds in ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced that it is conducting an investigation of a fatal police involved shooting that occurred the evening of Tuesday, May 24 in Jersey City.

One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time.

According to the preliminary investigation, uniformed officers of the Jersey City ...