Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Fatal Shootings + Train Strike + Flaming Bus + Roof Collapse
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
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).
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Fire At Industrial Building Kills Man In Essex County, Investigation Continues
NJ Man Fatally Shot Robbery Victim, Pistol-Whipped Another; Jury Finds Him Guilty
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Driver Found Guilty After Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Essex County
Bus Bursts Into Flames On NJ Turnpike After Striking Pothole
NJ Man Charged After Hit-And-Run Killed Pedestrian: ECPO
Carjacker Threatened To Drive Away With Kids Still Inside Vehicle, Police Say
Roof Collapse At Essex County Apartment Building Leaves Residents Without Homes
‘Concerning’ Phone Call Led To Lockdown At Essex County High School
Car Thieves Are Targeting These 3 Models In NJ's Largest City, Police Say
Police Teamwork Leads To Arrests After Burglary In North Jersey
Home Burglarized; Police Release Update About Pharmacy Burglary
Fraud In NJ Town: Several Scams Reported Last Month, Police Say
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