Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend + Motorcycle Crash + Stolen Mail
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).
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
14 Hospitalized After NJ Transit Bus Crash In Essex County, Police Say
Rideshare Driver Sexually Assaults Woman In Essex County: Police
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
4 Burglaries Reported In Essex County Town (Here’s Where)
Stolen Car Used In Attempted Burglary In Essex County: Police
Thief Breaks Into Postal Truck, Steals Mail – And Driver’s Lunch: Police
14 Hospitalized After NJ Transit Bus Crash In Newark, Police Say https://t.co/YZqo9NqqUA
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