Hoboken police chief touts 16.4% drop in violent crime in 2020, non-violent crimes rose 14.6%
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The positive news is the major decrease in violent crime (down 16.4%), helped by the 20.6% decrease in aggravated assaults,” the chief said in an email to reporters this afternoon.
“The property crimes and non-violent crimes increased by 14.6%. Those numbers could be attributed to unemployment, the pandemic’s economic issues, shop liftings, package thefts, and the fact that most of these property crimes, including burglary had the offenders charged on summonses and many of the cases have not been brought to courtrooms yet due to the pandemic, so there are high rates of recidivism.”
Hoboken 1st responders receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, Bhalla urges public to follow suit
Hoboken police officers and firefighters began receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations late last week as the state has begun moving on to stage 1B personnel, with Mayor Ravi Bhalla urging the general public to follow suit when it’s their turn.
Hoboken Police Chief Kenneth Ferrante (left) and Fire Chief Brian Crimmins receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination. Photos courtesy of the City of Hoboken.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Approximately 120 first responders and law enforcement personnel were vaccinated through the Riverside Medical Group today, while additional vaccinations were provided by Hoboken University Medical Center since Thursday.
Police: 18-year-old Hoboken man arrested for robbing business with paintball gun
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Angel Sanabria, Jr., 18, of Hoboken was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, and theft, according to Police Det. Sgt. Jonathan Mecka.
At approximately 12:25 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of 6th and Washington Streets on the report of an armed robbery.
While in route, officers were provided a description of the actor who brandished a black handgun during the crime then fled south on Washington Street.
When Officer Joshua Campoverde arrived, he took note of the proceeds taken which were valued at over $800. The proceeds included over $600 in cash and other merchandise for sale.