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Essex County 911: Sex Assault + Trapped In Elevator + Fatal Hit-And-Run

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

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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).

NJ City Sees 2nd Fatal Hit-And-Run This Week; 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured

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Teacher Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old Student In Essex County, Prosecutors Say

Teenage Girl Shot In Essex County, Police Search For Suspect

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Essex County Park, Man Charged With Attempted Murder

5 Essex County Home Intruders Flee Scene In Stolen Car: Police

Swastika Found At NJ Library: ‘We Stand With You,’ Mayor Tells Jewish Community

2 Attempted Burglaries In Essex County Town On Same Day: Police

Water Main Break Near Border Of 2 Essex County Towns

Car Stolen While Driver Was Picking Up Uber Eats Order: Police

NJ Town Sees Pair Of Attempted Burglaries: Police

Car Fire Ignites At Intersection, Firefighters Extinguish Blaze

Another Grease Thief Swipes Cooking Oil In Essex County Town, Police Say

Firefighters Rescue 4 People Trapped In Elevator

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