Nutley Police: Scam Message From ‘Amazon’ Makes Rounds In Town

The message from “Amazon” says to take action to avoid permanent suspension. There’s just one problem, Nutley police said: It’s fake.

Men Try To Dupe FedEx Driver Out Of Package In Nutley: Police

"This is a common scam, where a party uses a stolen card to purchase large-ticket items and intercept delivery to an unsuspecting address."

Strange Note Left At Nutley Resident’s Home: ‘Always Watching’

“Always watching.” That was the two-word letter found tucked into a Nutley resident’s screen door handle, authorities say.

Belleville, Nutley Police Only Saw 1 ‘Major Discipline’ Case In 2022

The Belleville Police Department saw one "major discipline" case in 2022, and the Nutley Police Department saw none, a new report says.

Nutley Family Wants Appraiser To Return Coin Collection: Police

The appraiser picked up the coins and emailed the family an appraisal. But they haven’t returned the coins yet, police said.

Nutley Resident Victim Of Extortion, Theft Over Internet Photos: PD

A Nutley resident ignored a scammer’s attempts to extort money. But then they got a message from a “friend,” police said.

2 Car Thefts Reported In Nutley; See Where Latest Incidents Happened

A BMW was stolen from the parking lot of a local business while its owner was inside making a purchase, Nutley police said.

Police Arrest Men Accused Of Robbing Nutley Dunkin’ Donuts

Police have apprehended three people accused of robbing Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Nutley and Secaucus on Easter morning.

Suspected Burglar Seen Running Through Nutley Yards: Police

The man was seen with an item wrapped in a blanket, and fled the area in a silver vehicle, Nutley police said.

Essex County 911: Murder Charge For Brothers + $25M Blockchain Scam

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

5 Cars ‘Ransacked’ In Nutley; Most Were Unlocked, Police Say

Several cars in the area of Plymouth and Cook Roads were illegally entered and “ransacked,” Nutley police said.

Missing Man Last Seen At Hospital Found Safe: Nutley Police (Update)

Nutley police asked for "special attention" from people living in Bloomfield, Montclair, Cedar Grove and Irvington.

200 Prescription Pads Stolen From Doctor’s Office: Nutley Police

NPD: A pharmacist in Nutley reported a suspicious incident after coming across an “unusually high” order of medicine in three prescriptions.

Juveniles Chase Man, Use Stun Gun On Him: Nutley Police

A group of juveniles were charged in Nutley after two of them allegedly chased a man and used a stun gun on him, police said.

Nutley Resident Says Bitcoin-Seeking Psychic Threatened Her Family: PD

A Nutley resident got an Instagram invitation for a free psychic reading. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.

Teen Stole Car From Nutley Dealership, Charged With Theft: Police

An Essex County teen has been accused of stealing a car from a dealership in Nutley and entering two other vehicles, police said.

Nutley Residents ‘Spoofed’ By Police Impersonators, Cops Say

Nutley Police Chief: “It is unclear the motive, possibly the beginning of a fraud.”

Missing Nutley Woman Found Dead On Apartment Building Rooftop

The woman’s death doesn’t appear to be suspicious, Nutley police said.

Belleville Man Fatally Shot In Newark; No Arrests Made: Prosecutors

A 38-year-old Belleville man died after a shooting in Newark. A police investigation continues, authorities said.

Missing Newark Woman Found In Nutley, Returned To Family: Police

Nutley police helped to track down an elderly woman who was reported missing in Newark, authorities said.

Nutley Teen Sent Explicit Photos To Instagram Scamster: Police

A caller threatened to expose the photos to the teen’s contacts unless he sent gift cards, Nutley police said.

Pedestrian Hospitalized After Car Hits Her In Nutley: Police

First responders found the 53-year-old woman unconscious and face down in the roadway during a heavy rain, police said.

Belleville Man Falsely Reported Stabbing To Nutley Police: Authorities

A Belleville resident is being accused of falsely reporting that he was stabbed in a Nutley park on New Year’s Day, police said.

1 Killed In Fiery Car Crash Near Belleville: Police

Authorities said the single-car crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Nutley Fire Chief Arrested, Thought He Was Meeting Teen For Sex: HCPO

Police arrested a volunteer fire chief in Nutley after he allegedly attempted to meet a juvenile for sex in North Bergen, authorities said.

Men In Ski Masks Try To Rob Victim At Belleville Bank ATM: Police

The victim wasn’t injured in the attempted robbery, Belleville police said.

Essex County 911: Woman Stabbed + Body In River + Missing People

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

Driver Carjacked In Nutley; Similar Crime Seen In Belleville: Police

Nutley police are working with their peers in Belleville, who reported a similar incident weeks earlier, authorities said.

Belleville Man’s Body Found In Nutley River, Authorities Say

A witness found a 57-year-old man’s body beneath a waterfall. The cause of death remains undetermined, police said.

Suspected Car Burglar Wrestles With Victim In Nutley: Police

A Nutley man illegally entered several unlocked cars and got into a shoving match with one of the victims, authorities said.

Food Delivery Man Attacked In Belleville Gunpoint Robbery: Police

$60 in cash and the food he was delivering was taken, authorities said.

'Kind Hearted' Nutley Woman Scammed Out Of Life Savings: Police

A Nutley woman tried to help someone she met online, only to be “deceived, defrauded and bilked out of her life savings,” authorities said.

Nutley Resident Loses Wallet In Atlantic City, Phony Charges Follow

The resident incurred more than $13,000 in phony charges before detectives were able to identify the culprit, authorities said.

More Than $17K Returned To Defrauded Nutley Resident: Police

More than $17,000 in funds were returned to a Nutley resident who was recently the victim of a fraud, police said.

Body Of NJ Man Pulled From Passaic River: Police

The body of a North Jersey man was pulled from the Passaic River over the weekend after a passing rower noticed the body, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Police Shot + Murder Verdict + Dognapping

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

Nutley Cops Helped To Find 2 Missing People Last Week: Authorities

A 16-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man were reported missing last week. Both have been found, Nutley police said.

Fatal Shooting In Belleville; No Foul Play Suspected: Authorities

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Belleville on Friday night.

2 Dead In Nearby Garden State Parkway Crashes Minutes Apart: Police

Two separate crashes on the same stretch of the Garden State Parkway claimed two lives Monday morning, state police said.

Nutley Country Music Fan Swindled By Fake Brett Eldredge Profiles: PD

Police: A Nutley resident thought they were talking with a country music star. They weren’t – and it ended up costing thousands of dollars.