Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Dangerous Fires + Home Intruders + Gang Arrests
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).
Fire Breaks Out At Eagle Rock Reservation In Essex County (See Latest Update)
Another Major House Fire In Bloomfield: ‘Dangerous, Fast-Moving’
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
East Orange Man Murdered Victim In Newark, Intimidated Witnesses: ECPO
Cops Bust Up Violent Drug Gang In North Jersey, Prosecutors Say
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West Caldwell Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, Prosecutors Say
Home Intruders, Criminal Trespass Reported In Montclair: Police
NJ Man Jumps From Third-Story Window To Escape Cops, Found Guilty
Sex Trafficking Scheme Gets Essex County Man 17 Years In Jail: Feds
Robbery At Maplewood Gas Station On Easter, Suspect Flees: Police
Water Main Break In North Caldwell Impacts Service, Traffic
Fire Breaks Out At Eagle Rock Reservation In Essex County https://t.co/2hkgSQLwoH
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