Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Lifesaving Cop + Man Fights Muggers + Car Hits Bus
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).
Find out what's happening in Belleville-Nutleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police Arrest Several Assault Suspects During Warrant Roundup In NJ City
Man Fights Back Against 2 Muggers In Essex County, Police Say
Find out what's happening in Belleville-Nutleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Car Hits Pedal Cycle Rider In Essex County, Leaves Scene: Police
North Jersey Town Sees 3 Home Intrusions In 3-Day Span: Police
Stolen Car Leads Cops On Chase, 2 Juveniles Apprehended, Police Say
Vehicle Collides With Police Car, Flips Onto Its Roof: Police
2 Burglaries Reported In 2 Day-Span In North Jersey Town
Stolen Car In Essex County Was Left Running, Police Say
Another Mail Theft Reported In Essex County Town (See List Of Other Recent Thefts)
Belleville Cop Praised For ‘Life-Saving’ Response After Hit-And-Run https://t.co/R2B5hQYFOk
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