PRESS RELEASE Hoboken traffic stop results in the arrest of a Linden man for illegal weapons possession CAPTION: 25-year-old Thery Camilus of Linden is charged with DUI and illegal possession of a firearm. The Hoboken Police Department announces the arrest of 25-year-old Thery Camilus of Linden after a loaded firearm was found in his vehicle during a weekend motor vehicle stop. On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., Police Officer Shawn Sodora observed a vehicle blocking the road near the intersection of Third and Hudson Streets. During a traffic stop, he observed the driver, later identified as Camilus, [...]

  On Jan. 1, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Hoboken Police responded to the area of Willow Avenue and Third Street, on reports of a man exposing himself and engaging in a lewd act in front of another individual. Based on a description provided, officers identified the actor as 45-year-old Damont Dyer of Hoboken. Dyer was quickly located on the 300 block of Washington Street, and he was detained. The victim positively identified Dyer as the person involved in the incident. Dyer was arrested for criminal sexual contact, transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters, and processed. He was ultimately taken to [...]

  *PRESS RELEASE* The Hoboken Police Department announces an arrest in three overnight purse snatchings 23-year-old Androkle Batistasoriano was charged with robbery and theft in connection to three incidents in one night The Hoboken Police Department (HPD), and Chief Steven Aguiar, announce the arrest of 23-year-old Androkle Batistasoriano of Hoboken, for two robberies and two thefts, committed within one-hour last month. On Nov. 7, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Hoboken Police responded to the 50 block of Garden Street, where a victim reported her purse had been stolen after she dropped it. At approximately 12:30 a.m., on Nov. 8, officers [...]

The Hoboken Police Department (HPD) is now accepting donations for the fifth annual Sgt. Peter Zanin “Peachy” Toy Drive. The collection will benefit hundreds of local children and teens at the annual Hoboken Housing Authority and Familyhood’s Winter Wonderland, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.   Residents are encouraged to drop off unwrapped new toys, books, games, sports equipment, and other gifts for children and teens, at Hoboken Police Headquarters, 106 Hudson St., through Dec. 12. HPD will also be hosting an all-day donation drive outside of headquarters, on Dec. 10, from 12 p.m. to [...]

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Hoboken Police to participate in National Prescription Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 25 Drop off unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs at four Hoboken locations   On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hoboken Police Department will participate in the National Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day. National Take Back Day provides residents with a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded or expired prescription drugs, which can often become a gateway to addiction. On Saturday, Oct. 25, residents can drop off old, expired, unneeded, and unwanted tablets, capsules, patches, [...]