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Police report: 898 incidents in July; National Night Out at Waterfront announced

Hudson City Common Council Safety Committee · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Police reported 37 arrests, 66 charges and a total of 898 incidents in July; officers promoted National Night Out at the Waterfront and described recent calls including emotionally disturbed-person calls and an overdose with Narcan administered.

A police department representative briefed the Safety Committee on July enforcement and community-outreach activity, reporting dozens of arrests and a high monthly incident count. “37 arrests and 66 charges, 9 emotionally disturbed person calls, and 1 call involving suspected drug overage… Total number of incidents was 898 for July,” the officer said.

The representative also encouraged residents to attend National Night Out at the Waterfront the next evening (5–8 p.m.), listing family activities and a dunk tank. Committee members discussed traffic and equipment implications and asked officers to continue public engagement plans tied to the event. There were no formal votes related to enforcement activity; members asked staff to follow up on ongoing trends and equipment needs.