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UPDATE: Teens Stabbed But Not At Hackensack High School, Police Say UPDATE: Teens Stabbed But Not At Hackensack High School, Police Say
Update: Teens Stabbed But Not At Hackensack High School, Police Say Three teenagers were stabbed in an incident that authorities initially believed occurred at Hackensack High School. The confusion began with a report to city police of a fight with possible weapons at the high school around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, said Capt. Michael Antista, the officer in charge of the department. As responding officers dispersed a crowd on nearby First Street, they received a report from Hackensack University Medical Center that three victims with apparent stab wounds had shown up at the hospital following an incident "that may have occurred near the high …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 39, of Seaside Heights, has been indicted for attempted murder during a break-in, authorities said. The charge is in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Seaside Park on June 30, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Serrano-Cruz was also indicted on weapons and drug offenses and burglary, the prosecutor said. On June 30, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Seaside Park police responded to a residence on O Street in response to a 911 call; the caller stated that someone had broken into his residence and tried to kill …

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Stabbing During Robbery Reported On Rutgers Campus: Police Stabbing During Robbery Reported On Rutgers Campus: Police
Stabbing During Robbery Reported On Rutgers Campus: Police An armed robbery led to a stabbing at Rutgers University early Thursday, Sept 29, authorities said. The incident occurred at 1:29 a.m. near the intersection of French Street and Prospect Street in New Brunswick, university police said. During a brief fight, one of three suspects slashed the victim’s arm with a knife, according to Rutgers Police Chief Kenneth Cop. The victim is not affiliated with the university. The suspects then took personal possessions and fled on foot.  The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, C…

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by Jon Craig
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Fatal Stabbing Reported In Central Jersey Fatal Stabbing Reported In Central Jersey
Fatal Stabbing Reported In Central Jersey A fatal stabbing is under investigation in Central Jersey, authorities said. The stabbing was reported at 6:29 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. Police responded to Throop Avenue and Townsend Street. They found a man who had sustained multiple stab wounds. His name had not been released.  Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Detective Raymond Quick of the New Brunswick Police Department at (732)745-52…

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by Jon Craig
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Police-Involved Shooting Reported In Englewood Police-Involved Shooting Reported In Englewood
Police-Involved Shooting Reported In Englewood Police responding to a stabbing in Englewood were involved in a fatal shooting, according to multiple sources. CPR was in progress as a shooting victim was taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in grave condition with a gunshot wound in the chest following the incident on West Englewood Avenue off the corner of Reade Street shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday, they said. He was pronounced dead at EHMC at 9:17 a.m., according to the office of Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin in Trenton. His identity was temporarily being withheld. At least two stabbing victims we…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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New Video Shows Salman Rushdie Attack, NJ Suspect In Custody New Video Shows Salman Rushdie Attack, NJ Suspect In Custody
New Video Shows Salman Rushdie Attack, NJ Suspect In Custody A newly-released video shows the stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The author was attacked while speaking at the Chautauqua Institute in New York Friday, Aug. 12. Police identified Fairview, NJ's Hadi Matar, 24, as a suspect, who was in custody. His home was searched that evening. The Facebook video was posted by audience member Stephen Davies, and shows the chaos that ensued about 15 seconds after the author was stabbed. The video shows audience members jumping onto the stage to help Rushdie, Rushdie remained on a ventilator as of Saturday, Aug. 13 and was likely going to lose an eye,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police Raid Home Of Bergen County Man Accused Of Stabbing Author Salman Rushdie During Lecture Police Raid Home Of Bergen County Man Accused Of Stabbing Author Salman Rushdie During Lecture
Police Raid Home Of Bergen County Man Accused Of Stabbing Author Salman Rushdie During Lecture Law enforcement agencies descended on the Fairview home of a 24-year-old borough resident accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie while he gave a lecture in western New York Friday, Aug. 12. Hadi Matar was taken into custody after storming the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and stabbing the 75-year-old author multiple times, State Police Troop Commander Major Eugene J. Staniszewski said in a news conference. The man suspected of stabbing Salman Rushdie is named Hadi Matar but he was carrying this fake driver license at the time of his arrest. pic.twitter.com/ORSla0ofOC — Karol M…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Lakewood Man Gets 25 Years State Prison In Fatal Stabbing Lakewood Man Gets 25 Years State Prison In Fatal Stabbing
Lakewood Man Gets 25 Years State Prison In Fatal Stabbing A 33-year-old man from Lakewood has been sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey state prison in a fatal stabbing, authorities said. Jorge Santiago-Garcia was sentenced on his previously entered guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the stabbing death of Rodrigo Jimenez-Paz in Lakewood Township on August 31, 2020. On August 31, 2020, Lakewood police were summoned to a business on 2nd Avenue in Lakewood in response to multiple 911 calls indicating that an individual had been stabbed at that location. Officers found Jimenez-Paz, 29, of Lakewood wi…

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by Jon Craig
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RAMPAGE: Accused Home Invader Charged With Stabbing Two Men In Hackensack RAMPAGE: Accused Home Invader Charged With Stabbing Two Men In Hackensack
Rampage: Accused Home Invader Charged With Stabbing Two Men In Hackensack A Hackensack man who was captured after a home invasion stabbed two men hours earlier, authorities charged. The victims flagged down a Hackensack police officer after being stabbed near the corner of Beech Street and Overlook Avenue on July 25, Detective Capt. Michael Antista said. Detective John Papanikolaou ultimately identified the assailant as Thomas Samuels, 20, he said. “A search warrant was conducted on a vehicle, video surveillance was obtained, and additional evidence was recovered during the investigation process,” Antista said. Later that night, police in South Hackensack captu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from New Brunswick has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man, authorities said. Osman Ruiz-Castro was arrested for killing Sanddi Cruz, 30, also of New Brunswick, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. On June 14, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., authorities responded Seaman Street and Railroad Avenue following the report of a stabbing. Police found that Cruz had sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest. Cruz succumbed to his in…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man, 31, Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Man, 31, Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Man, 31, Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man was stabbed to death in New Brunswick, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 14, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to Seaman Street and Railroad Avenue following the report of a stabbing, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. Police found Sanddi Cruz, of New Brunswick, had sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest, they said. Cruz succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is as…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Atlantic City Stabbing Victim Authorities ID Atlantic City Stabbing Victim
Authorities ID Atlantic City Stabbing Victim Authorities have released the name of an Atlantic City stabbing victim. Dwight Hutchinson, 65, was found by police unresponsive on Sunday, June 5 at about 2:20 p.m. on North Kentucky Avenue, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds. Medical personnel arrived but were unable to revive Hutchinson. Hutchinson was pronounced dead at the scene, Reynolds said. An autopsy was completed by the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and the cause of death was ruled to be injuries sustained by a stab wound, Reynolds said. This continues to be an active and cooperative in…

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by Jon Craig