Mayor Solomon, Director Ambrose, and Chief Kearns issue statements in remembrance of Officer Johnny Mack
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Nathaniel Styer | Communications Director
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MAYOR SOLOMON, DIRECTOR AMBROSE, CHIEF KEARNS ISSUE STATEMENT IN REMEMBRANCE OF OFFICER JOHNNY MACK
JERSEY CITY, NJ (May 6, 2026) – Mayor James Solomon, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, and Police Chief Robert Kearns today released the following statements in remembrance of Officer Johnny Mack.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jersey City Police Officer Johnny Mack. Officer Mack dedicated 21 years of service to this city, and that commitment to our community is deeply appreciated. On behalf of the City of Jersey City, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Officer Mack’s family, loved ones, and fellow officers at the Jersey City Police Department. The men and women of our police force form a tight-knit family, and I know this loss is felt deeply across the entire department. My thoughts are with the Officer Mack’s family and friends while they mourn this loss.” – Mayor James Solomon
"The JCPD family is heartbroken by the untimely passing Officer Mack who served this city with dedication and pride since joining the JCPD in 2005. Following in the footsteps of his father, a retired Jersey City Police Officer, Officer Mack spent much of his career on midnight patrol in the East District, also serving in the North and most recently in the South. On behalf of the Department of Public Safety, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers as we honor his service and mourn such a tremendous loss." - Jersey City Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose & Chief of Police Robert Kearns
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Nathaniel Styer
Communications Director | City of Jersey City
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