Church Square Park Assault Aftermath: Hoboken Officials Give Updates, Plan Meeting
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Church Square Park Assault Aftermath: Hoboken Officials Give Updates, Plan Meeting A 31-year-old man was arrested after knocking a woman unconscious and assaulting a man Thursday, Hoboken police said. Here are updates.HOBOKEN, NJ — After a man with two recent arrests was charged Thursday for randomly attacking a man and woman in a Hoboken park in broad daylight, residents and officials are calling for change.
Troy Timberlake, 31, was charged with aggravated assault Thursday after randomly knocking a woman unconscious and then striking a man, both in Church Square Park in the center of town, police said last week.
A woman said that the female victim was her family's nanny and that she was attacked at random. A fundraiser has been set up (see more here ).
A city public safety spokesperson told Patch on Monday that Timberlake remains incarcerated. According to prior police reports, he was charged with other crimes by Hoboken police back in June and February.
City officials have scheduled an in-person public safety meeting at City Hall, 94 Washington St., Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Patch has reached out to the city to find out if it will be streamed online, and will update this story when the information is received.
Various council members have asked to beef up security in the park, which is flanked by two schools and is within a few blocks of several others. The park includes two playgrounds.
Councilwoman Emily Jabbour, who is among those rumored to be running for mayor next year, sent a message saying she's asked for these changes:
Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher asked the mayor to prioritize public safety funding in the city budget.
"Our community has grown by over 20 percent in the past decade, with many more families, seniors, and young professionals calling Hoboken home," she said. "With this growth comes a responsibility to address the varied and pressing needs of our city. This isn't just about increasing police resources; it's about ensuring our community can be safe, welcoming, and supportive for everyone."
Councilman Paul Presinzano urged people to attend the meeting, even if they don't want to speak. "We're all feeling the frustration as quality of life issues continue to be overlooked," he said. "This upcoming meeting is a crucial opportunity to hold our leaders accountable." He also included a list of city officials receiving raises in the municipal budget, including a 13 percent raise for a mayoral aide.
Timberlake was charged Thursday with aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim, child cruelty, and refusal to submit fingerprinting, police said. He was then taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, police said.
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