Essex County 911: Pedestrian Killed + School Evacuated + Families Scammed

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, Driver Leaves Scene And Returns: ECPO

Essex County School Evacuated During 'Swatting Incident,' Police Say

Gang Members Sold Drugs At Housing Complex In Essex County, Feds Allege

Suspect Stabs Victim Multiple Times In Essex County, Flees Scene: Police

‘Disturbing’ Bail Scam Is Targeting Essex County Families, Authorities Say

Fire At Newark Apartment Building Leaves Several Families Without A Home

Pedestrian Hit By Car On Franklin Avenue In Nutley: Police

2 Home Burglaries Reported In Montclair Within 2-Day Span: Police

NJ Car Owner Grabs Suspect’s Arm During Vehicle Theft: Police

2 Cars Stolen In Bloomfield: Fraud Notice, Unlocked Vehicle

Power Outage In Fairfield: Downed Utility Poles, Traffic Light Out

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