Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Pedestrian Death + Robberies + Missing Persons
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).
Car Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Essex County, Investigation Continues
Car Crash Kills Essex County Grandmother, Driver Pleads Guilty
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Police-Involved Shooting In Essex County, 2 People Shot: Authorities
Inmate Commits Suicide At Essex County Prison, Investigation Continues
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Man Arrested After Argument Outside Home Depot In North Jersey: Police
Search Continues For Missing Woman Last Seen 3 Weeks Ago In Newark
Barbershop, Hair Salon Robbed In Essex County; Police Search For Suspects
2 Masked Suspects Try To Break Into South Orange Home: Police
Gunfire In Maplewood, Suspect Arrested And Charged: Police
‘Strong-Arm Robber’ Stole From 2 Juveniles In Essex County: Police
Burglar Steals $6K In Equipment From Montclair Film Fest: Police
Search Continues For Missing Woman Last Seen 3 Weeks Ago In #Newark #NJ https://t.co/gytR2Ms2dy
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