2 Missing People Safe In Nutley, Police Say

A 90-year-old man was reported missing, but said he “just went for a walk.” Another missing person was found in good health, the NPD said.

Nutley Resident Tries To Sell Tesla Car, Gets Ripped Off: Police

A Nutley resident was ripped off when they tried to sell their Tesla electric car for $65,000 over the internet, authorities say.

Burglar Invades Nutley Home Using Rope Ladder: Police

A burglar apparently used a rope ladder to gain access to a Nutley home, authorities say.

Nutley Man Caused Fatal Crash While Driving Drunk: Prosecutors

The Nutley resident indicated when entering his plea that he had been drinking alcohol at a concert earlier in the day, prosecutors said.

Good Samaritan From Montclair Finds Missing Nutley Woman: PD

A “Good Samaritan” from Montclair helped protect a woman who went missing from an adult day care center in Nutley, authorities said.

Bomb Threat At Belleville Middle School: Police

Police say they were investigating a bomb threat at Belleville Middle School on Friday morning.

Mourning For Victims Of Fatal Fire In Nutley; Fundraiser Launched

A fire in Nutley claimed the lives of a mother and her 7-year-old child. Fundraisers have been started to help mourning family members.

Probe Into 2 Killed In Fire In Nutley: Prosecutor

An investigation is underway into the tragedy. A 7-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman were killed, prosecutors said.

3 Suspected Drug Overdoses In 10 Days: Nutley Police

Nutley emergency responders used Narcan to revive people on Passaic Avenue, Clement Street and Race Street, authorities said.

Nutley Vehicle ‘Engulfed In Flames,’ Occupants Escape: PD

When Nutley fire and police crews arrived on the scene, they found the vehicle “fully engulfed in flames,” authorities said.

Possible Drug Overdose Rescue On New Year's Eve In Nutley: PD

Emergency responders rescued a person who possibly overdosed on New Year’s Eve in Nutley, police said.

Belleville Woman Robbed At Nutley Business; Police Make Arrest

Nutley police visited the Belleville victim after the robbery, bringing her a gift of homemade soup.

Teens' Racist Video Causes Uproar In Nutley

“Completely inappropriate and in poor judgement?” Yes. But a crime? Nope, Nutley police said.

Nutley Police Respond To 3 Missing Persons Cases In 5 Days

Nutley police responded to three, separate missing persons cases, including one on Christmas.

Online Deal Goes Sour In Nutley, Buyer Tries To Steal Wheels: PD

A dispute over the price of car parts in Nutley ended with the potential buyer smashing a window and trying to steal the goods, police said.

Bloomfield Man Shot Victim, Left Body In Belleville: Police

A Bloomfield man allegedly shot a Hillside resident and left his victim’s body in the parking lot of a Belleville liquor store, police said.

Essex County 911: Teen Stabbing|Pedestrian Killed|Kid Saves Aunt

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

Pedestrian Killed In Belleville Is Newark Resident: ECPO

A Jeep struck and killed a Newark resident in Belleville, authorities said.

‘Frustrated’ Man Left Nails, Screws In Nutley Intersection: Cops

Police arrested a Clifton man who has been accused of leaving “camouflaged” nails and screws scattered around a busy intersection in Nutley.

Unattended Child Found In Stroller Outside Nutley Church: Police

The mother told Nutley police she accidentally left her toddler outside after picking up another child from school.

Here’s What Belleville Cops Learned In Active Threat Drill

Gunshots echoed through the hallways of the Belleville municipal building. But police weren’t worried. They knew it was coming, after all.

Belleville Police Hold Training Exercise At Town Hall

A police training exercise is scheduled to take place at the Belleville municipal building on Tuesday, authorities said.

Woman Lied About Nutley Armed Robbery Near Rt. 21, Police Say

A Paterson resident’s claim that she was robbed at gunpoint in Nutley was “fabricated,” authorities say.

Belleville Man Convicted Of Sex Assault On 9-Year-Old

The victim testified in court, an action that prosecutors said required “courage and strength.”

Nutley School Board Member Assaulted At Parade: Police

A member of the Nutley Board of Education claims he was assaulted by a man he knows only from Facebook at the town’s Columbus Day Parade.

Belleville Cops Arrest Accused Package Thief After Video Release

Belleville police arrested a package theft suspect who was allegedly captured on video, authorities announced.

Essex County 911: Emergency Landing|Building Fire|Home Invasion

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

Argument Between Drivers Takes Violent Turn In Nutley: Police

A verbal argument between two drivers in Nutley turned violent when one punched the other in the face, police said.

Essex County 911: Fatal Shooting|Halloween Storm|Fireplace Fails

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

Man Jumps From Overpass After Police Chase On Rt. 21, Rt. 3

A man jumped from a highway overpass during a car chase that crossed Rt. 21 and Rt. 3, Nutley police said.

Man Tries To Take $4K From Nutley Bank With Fake ID, Card: Cops

A NY man allegedly tried to withdraw $4,000 from a bank in Nutley with fake documents. He also tried the same scam in Rutherford, cops say.

Nutley Resident Hit Repeatedly By Package Thieves: Police

The latest theft? $20 worth of diapers, Nutley police said.

Pay Up Or Be Arrested, Phone Scammer Tells Nutley Resident

A Nutley resident lost money to a phone scammer who said they would be arrested if they didn’t pay up, authorities said.

Don’t Fall For These 3 Scams, Nutley Police Say

Here are three scams that the Nutley Police Department doesn’t want you falling for.

FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Nutley

New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Nutley?

FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Belleville

New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Belleville?

Belleville Cops Arrest Bike-Riding Theft Suspects (VIDEOS)

In videos released by the BPD, three men can be seen riding their bicycles down the block, stopping at nearby homes and taking packages.

Package Thieves Caught With Stolen Kitchen Sink: Nutley Police

They literally stole the kitchen sink, authorities said.

Fake Utility Scam Costs Nutley Resident $2800, Police Say

A scamster contacted a Nutley resident with a deal to cut their utility bills in half. Here’s what happened next, police say.

Belleville, Nutley Cops Arrest Suspected Vehicle Thieves

Someone stole a Cadillac Sedan Deville in Nutley, and a pair of men tried to steal a Yamaha motorcycle in Belleville, police said.