Essex County 911: Man Flees Cops + Blaze At Diner + Fiery Manholes

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).

Video Shows NJ Man's Fatal Attempt To Run From Police

Fire At Bloomfield Diner Starts In Kitchen, Spreads To Roof

Fiery Manholes Shut Down Streets In Newark, Repairs Underway

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

High-Rise Apartment Fire In Essex County; 8 Displaced, Firefighter Hurt

3 Cars Stolen In Montclair, Including 1 Near Local Restaurant

After Car Hits Tree In Maplewood, Union Man Charged With DWI

Men Make Off With $4,400 Gucci Bag From Short Hills Mall

Catalytic Converter Cut Out Of Maplewood Vehicle In Continuing Trend

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