The alleged burglar tried to flee police by pushing out an air conditioner, authorities said.
“Throughout this incident with a dangerous and armed suspect, the officers demonstrated restraint, bravery, teamwork and dedication."
A major fire tore through a home in Belleville. Watch local firefighters battle the blaze.
A Nutley resident went scrambling onto the roof of her home when her burglar alarm went off. It was likely tripped by the wind, police said.
Recent Nutley “disputes”: crash-inspired fistfight / water spilled on a dog / roller rink argument / verbal kerfuffle at local business
A car pursuit ended with a crash and injuries to four Belleville police officers and a civilian on Thursday evening, authorities said.
The vehicles were left unlocked, Nutley authorities said.
Police: A car was found with four flat tires in Belleville. Another was found “keyed” in Nutley.
A Tinder user became the victim of a scam after having trouble signing into their dating app account, Nutley police said.
A Belleville homeowner confronted an intruder after finding the man in his home, causing him to flee the scene, police said.
All involved parties told police that they locked the front door to the building when they left for the evening, Nutley police said.
A Passaic man allegedly hit a parked Nutley police car while officers were monitoring downed power lines, authorities said.
The April 10 theft in Belleville is the latest in a series of similar incidents in Essex County that stretch back years.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
A pair of men allegedly rang the Nutley resident’s doorbell and offered to repair the sidewalk, police said.
Belleville Police: Back-to-back robberies involving laundry detergent were reported at Walgreens and Family Dollar on April Fools’ Day.
A Belleville man was stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver after he chased down an alleged thief and got into a struggle, police said.
A pair of motor vehicle thefts took place in Belleville within the space of three days, authorities say.
Nutley police arrested a Belleville man after he allegedly led officers on a car chase in his Mustang, authorities said.
Read the Belleville Police Department’s reminders about parking, shoveling and recycling as the town preps for a fourth nor’easter storm.
A man parked his car in Belleville on a Saturday night. When he woke up and returned, all of its tires were gone, police said.
Nutley police think that they’ve identified a suspect who allegedly stole a $2,200 plow off a local resident’s truck, authorities said.
Belleville police arrested a Hillside man after he allegedly pulled a gun during a shoplifting incident at a local grocery store.
Some residents and businesses may lose pressure. Boil water for 24 hours as a precaution once it returns, Belleville officials said.
The thieves made their entrance through the skylight on the building’s roof, Belleville police said.
Nutley Storm Reports: A tree limb hit an 11-year-old on the head, large branches fell on cars and wires were ripped from homes.
Nutley was among several Essex County towns hit hard by the storm and its heavy, wet snow.
Authorities apprehended a Belleville man who allegedly almost hit a Newark cop while escaping the site of a drug sting.
Authorities call it “child erotica,” sexually suggestive photos or video of minors who are clothed or partially clothed.
The Nutley Irish American Association has named its 2018 Police Officer of the Year: James “Joe” O'Halloran.
The Belleville Police Department has bid farewell to a pair of veteran cops with 67 years of service between them.
A dispute over a restaurant bill in Nutley ended without violence or arrest, authorities said.
A group of four men – at least one of whom was armed with brass knuckles – allegedly attacked a victim in Belleville, police said.
Wilfredo Benitez allegedly told arresting officers: “I'm not a drunk… I'm a f****** judge.”
The district was reacting to a video post on social media.
A Belleville car wash was recently hit by a thief who pried open a safe and made off with $9,600 in cash, police say.
Belleville Police Department: “The coffee is free, the conversation is informal and informative.”
A 27-year-old man was killed by gunfire this past weekend in Newark, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
A Nutley home has its back door kicked down during a burglary. The home was “ransacked” during the encounter, police said.