Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Drug Ring + Fatal Crashes + Mail Truck Smash-And-Grab Thefts
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).
Heroin Trafficking Ring Stretched From Essex County To NYC: Police
3 Sentenced After Murder In Essex County, Shooters Fled Scene In Stolen Car: Prosecutors
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Fatal Crash On I-280; Car Veers Off Road, Collides With Trees
Person Killed In 3-Car Crash In Essex County, Prosecutors Say
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Another Postal Worker Reports Mail Theft In Essex County, List Of Incidents Grows
Mail Theft Reported, Man Smashed Truck Window In Essex County: Police
Rumor Of ‘Danger’ At Montclair State University Deemed Non-Credible
Man Surrenders Himself To Cops After $35K Scam Attempt: Police
Car Stolen During Home Burglary In Essex County Town, Police Say
Heroin Trafficking Ring Stretched From Essex County To NYC: Police https://t.co/PAidFTjTUi
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