Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Deadly Shooting + Fatal Fire + Teen Stabbed + Stolen Puppy
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).
Search For Shooter Continues After Deadly Violence In Essex County, Victims Identified
NJ's Largest City Mourns For Slain Boy, Woman: 'Devastating Loss Of Life'
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Longtime Police Officer Dies In North Jersey, Community Mourns His Passing
Fatal House Fire In Essex County Kills 60-Year-Old Man, Authorities Say
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Teen Stabbed During Fight In Essex County, Police Charge 4 With Assault
2 Stolen Cars In NJ Town Were Left Running And Unlocked: Police
$5K In Film Equipment Stolen After Shoot In Essex County, Police Say
Burglar Steals $20K Shoes From Storage Unit In North Jersey: Police
Stolen Puppy Returned To Grateful NJ Pet Owner After Home Burglary: Police
NJ's Largest City Mourns For Slain Boy, Woman: 'Devastating Loss Of Life' https://t.co/o8j8rFqzhJ
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