Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Dogs Kill Man + Explosion + Burglaries + Car Parts Stolen
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).
3 Dogs Kill Man In NJ After He Tries To Break Up Fight, Police Say
Explosion Shakes Essex County Neighborhood, Cause Unknown, Official Says
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4 Break-Ins Reported At Homes In This North Jersey Town Over 4 Day-Span: PD
Barber Shop Burglarized In Essex County, Cash Register Raided: Police
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3 Burglaries In NJ Town: Car Stolen, $20K Of Items Swiped From Storage Unit
$100K Of Jewelry Stolen From Mall, Cops Chase Down 4 Juveniles: Police
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