Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Brutal Kidnapping|HS Evacuated|Wrong-Way DWI
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent top 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).
Man Allegedly Kidnapped, Brutally Beat Ex-Lover In Essex County
After Livingston HS Threats, Hackensack Man Gets 7 Years In Jail
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Essex County High School Evacuated, 'Gas Fumes' Reported: Officials
Bloomfield Businessman 'Failed To Deliver The Goods': Prosecutor
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Burglar Flees Into Cedar Grove Home, Hides Under Futon: Police
Nutley Resident Loses Cash During Diversionary Burglary: Police
Small Fire Extinguished At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Belleville Cops: Laundry Soap Behind April Fools' Day Robberies
Livingston Man Meets 1st Responders Who Saved His Life
Millburn Home Entered, 'Ransacked,' Police Say
Cedar Grove Cops Find Stolen Car In Newark; Key Fob Left Inside
Wrong-Way Driver Charged With DWI Near Newark Airport: Cops
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