Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: ICE Arrests + Shootings + Hit-And-Run + Thefts
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 Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Murder In NJ Store Happened With Kids Present, Shooter Sentenced To Prison
Driver Fatally Strikes 92-Year-Old Woman Outside Essex County Rehab Facility
Find out what's happening in Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arrest Made After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Essex County, Cops Search For Victim's Family
Fatal Shooting In North Jersey Kills 1 Victim, Wounds Another: Authorities
Man Shot In Neck In The Oranges, Hospitalized With Severe Blood Loss: Police
Missing Essex County Woman, 61, Last Seen More Than A Month Ago: Police
Tractor Trailer Crash Near NJ Turnpike In Essex County Causes Traffic Delays
Car Swiped From Montclair Home, Stolen Vehicle Left In Its Place: Police
4 Car Thefts Reported In Maplewood, Police Say (Here’s Where)
Burglary, Attempted Burglary Reported In Nutley Over 2-Day Span: Police
Pickpocket Steals 5 Phones During Concert In Essex County: Police
Arrest Made After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Newark, Cops Search For Victim's Family https://t.co/ZSr4bCNaJS
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