Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Fatal Crashes + Teen Shot + Sex Assaults
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).
Crash In Essex County Kills Grandmother, Hospitalizes 2 Family Members
Woman Dies 12 Days After Car Crash In Montclair, Authorities Say
Find out what's happening in Millburn-Short Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Teen Dies In Newark Shooting, 4 Others Wounded And Hospitalized
Power Outage Impacts Traffic Signals At Busy Millburn Intersections
Find out what's happening in Millburn-Short Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Attempted Home Burglary In Essex County, Suspects Flee Scene: Police
Water Main Break In Caldwell Impacts Traffic On Bloomfield Avenue
Essex County Man Told Sex Assault Victims They Were In Danger From Gang: Prosecutors
Essex County Man Told Sex Assault Victims They Were In Danger From Gang: ECPO https://t.co/pgHlMzACuV
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