*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 [...]

10.23.25 HPD Press Release Public Assistance Requested (1)

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, [...]

HPD Release narcotics arrest Sept 2025

9.12.25 HPD Press Release-Endangering welfare of a child