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Hackensack man accused of setting police cars on fire

Jaime Magnell Senior, 78, from Hackensack, is accused of arson.

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Sep 4, 2025, 11:50 AM

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Updated 51 days ago

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Jaime Magnell Sr., 78, from Hackensack, is accused of arson.
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