Belleville Man Shared Child Sex Videos; Gets 6 Years In Jail: OAG

A Belleville man must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and will be subject to parole supervision for life, prosecutors said.

Nutley Man Accused Of Robbing Local Service Station At Knifepoint

The victim, an attendant at the station, said a man pushed them to the floor, brandished a knife and demanded money.

Man Pulled From Passaic River Near Belleville; Cops Seek ID

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a deceased man who was pulled from the Passaic River.

Victim Revived After Drug Overdose On Bus In Nutley: Police

Emergency responders found the victim sitting in a motorized wheelchair. They had a pulse but were “unresponsive,” authorities said.

Free Naloxone In Belleville, Nutley: NJ Tries To Slow Overdoses

Pharmacies throughout New Jersey will be giving out free packs of the drug, which can potentially reverse an opioid overdose.

Brothers From Bloomfield, Nutley ‘Extorted’ Contractor: Feds

An OSHA inspector told a contractor they needed expensive training certificates. It was a scam, prosecutors allege.

2 Online ‘Relationships’ Turn Out To Be Scams: Nutley Police

A pair of online “relationships” that sprouted on the internet turned out to be scams. One victim lost more than $100K, Nutley police said.

Missing Child With Autism Found At Ex-Roche Site: Nutley Police

Police got a 911 call that a 6-year-old girl dressed in pink pajamas was seen at the former Hoffmann-La Roche site on Route 3.

Woman Revived In Nutley, Expected To Make Full Recovery

Nutley police found an "unresponsive" 42-year-old woman and her sister, who was giving her CPR. Here’s what happened next.

Essex County 911 Roundup: Fatal Shooting|Santander Scam|Robberies

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

Falling Branch Crushes Roof Of Parked School Bus In Nutley

The branch also caused damage to a pool, deck, and shed at a nearby home when it landed in their backyard, Nutley police said.

Man Collapses After Bike Ride; Nutley First Aid Squad Does CPR

Members of the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad resuscitated a man when he collapsed after a 30-mile bike ride.

Nutley Man Accused Of Stealing Car, Breaking Into 6 Others: PD

The suspect was shirtless and wearing a surgical mask at the time. He was accompanied by a “taller, thin male,” Nutley police said.

Nutley Man Charged With Lewdness After Nude Swim: Police

Nutley police charged a man with lewdness after he took a skinny dip by a waterfall. A bystander took photos at the scene, authorities said.

Fraudulent Overpayment For Online Tutoring In Nutley: Police

A case of fraud involving online tutoring was reported in Nutley, authorities said.

Man Assaults 4 Women In Nutley, Leads Cops On Chase: Police

Police Chief: "4 women at separate locations, minding their own business – all assaulted for no reason – isn't something we see very often."

2 Arrested After Argument Over Face Masks In Nutley Store: Police

A convenience store manager told man and a woman they needed masks to remain inside. They didn’t agree, Nutley police said.

Nutley Residents Get Fake Calls From ‘State Police, Social Sec.'

A pair of callers tried to pass themselves off as members of the State Police and the Social Security Administration, authorities said.

Missing Woman Found After Search Near Nutley, Belleville (UPDATE)

Police were concerned for the safety and welfare of a missing woman in Essex County, authorities said. She's since been found.

3-Vehicle Crash In Irvington; Hillside Woman Dies: Authorities

A woman’s car collided with a Honda Accord, which caused her vehicle to hit the rear of a NJ Transit bus and roll over, prosecutors said.

Fraud In Nutley: Facebook Messenger|FedEx Delivery|Dental Plan

Nutley Police: A victim allowed a person to withdraw $4,000 from their bank account when she claimed financial troubles due to COVID-19.

Double Stabbing In Essex County Claims Man’s Life: Police

A 28-year-old Irvington man died from his injuries. A 42-year-old woman was also stabbed, authorities said.

Nutley Resident Offered Woman A Drink, Got Burglarized: Police

A man and a woman stole jewelry and cash from a Nutley resident after the victim let one of the suspects inside for a drink, police said.

Fraud In Nutley: Bichon Puppies|Job Applications|Artwork

Nutley residents continue to report cases of fraud and theft by deception throughout the township, police say.

‘Criminal Mischief’ To Church Property In Nutley: Police

A Nutley church reported damage to a fence and a bench, police said.

Nutley, Bloomfield Cops Work To ID Third Car Burglary Suspect

Nutley police have charged two people with theft and are looking for a third after they broke into multiple vehicles, authorities said.

Stolen Dirt Bikes Found In Nutley, Returned To Owner: Police

A pair of stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Nutley and returned to the owner, authorities said.

Old Trick, New Victims: ‘Grandparent Scams’ Hit Nutley

A masked man scammed a Nutley resident for $5,000. Other people have reportedly gotten suspicious phone calls, police said.

Flowerpot Thief Strikes In Nutley; Stole Plants, Too: Police

The thief grabbed four, big flowerpots filled with dirt and plants and put them in their vehicle. They were valued at $1,000, police said.

Nutley Man ‘Rammed’ Vehicle After Incident At Business: PD

Nutley police arrested a local man after he allegedly “rammed” another person’s vehicle, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Protest In Lockdown|Fatal Shooting|‘Barhoppers’

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

2 Drug Overdoses In Nutley Within 12 Minutes: Police

Nutley police responded to a pair of separate drug overdoses within a 12-minute span, authorities said.

Nutley Police Brace For Possible Coronavirus Fraud Wave

The Nutley Police Department is bracing itself for a potential wave of fraudsters who might try to capitalize on the coronavirus crisis.

Car Stolen In Nutley; Several Thefts From Vehicles In 1 Night: PD

Nutley saw a car theft and a wave of thefts from vehicles on the same night, authorities said.

Smoke Detectors Alert Nutley Homeowner About Credit Card Fraud

An unexpected delivery of smoke detectors alerted a Nutley homeowner about a different sort of hazard, police say: credit card fraud.

Essex County 911: Shot In Park|Bank Robbery|Fake CDC Visits

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

CDC Is Not Sending People Door-To-Door In Nutley: Officials

Nutley Police: “There have been social media posts regarding individuals going door-to-door claiming to be from the CDC.”

Belleville Cops Chase Car Burglary Suspect Through Yards, River

A car burglar led Belleville police through yards and into a river before he was caught, authorities said.

Nutley Police: Beware Of New Phone Scam Involving ‘Cartel’

Read about four ongoing scams being reported in Nutley, including one where the callers threaten to harm or kill family members.

Drugs, Murder At Housing Complex Near Branch Brook Park: Feds

A drug trafficking ring’s “ruthless grip” on a public housing complex near the border of Newark and Belleville is over, authorities said.