Essex County 911: ICE Arrests + Shootings + Hit-And-Run + Thefts

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

Murder In Bloomfield Store Happened With Kids Present, Shooter Sentenced To Prison

An Irvington man fatally shot an East Orange resident inside a Bloomfield store. Two other victims were wounded by gunfire.

2 Home Burglaries Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day: Police

One resident yelled at the suspect, sending him fleeing. Another burglary was interrupted when a dog began barking, police said.

Bloomfield Vehicle Owner Scares Off Would-Be Thieves: Police

A Bloomfield resident scared off two men who tried to steal a vehicle out of his driveway, authorities say.

Juvenile Theft Suspect Caught With Gun In Essex County: Police

Cooperation between Glen Ridge and Bloomfield police helped to apprehend three juvenile package theft suspects, one of whom had a gun.

Safe Stolen During Bloomfield Burglary, Police Say

The items inside were valued at $7,700, Bloomfield police said.

Bloomfield Is Seeing A Drop In Crime – Here’s Why, Police Chief Says

Crime is down in Bloomfield, police say.

Group Of Teens Rob Juvenile In Bloomfield, Steal His Headphones: PD

A group of teens robbed a juvenile in Bloomfield and stole a pair of expensive headphones, police say.

Essex County Man Guilty Of Fatal Shooting In Bloomfield Store

An Irvington man was convicted of murder and other charges after he fatally shot an East Orange resident in Bloomfield, prosecutors said.

Missing Bloomfield Girl Found After Running Out Of Supermarket: Police

A missing 12-year-old was inside a supermarket with her father when she suddenly ran out of the store, police said.

Another Major House Fire In Bloomfield: ‘Dangerous, Fast-Moving’

Bloomfield saw its second major house fire in as many days on Wednesday.

House Fire Injures 3 In Bloomfield, Including Firefighter: Officials

Bloomfield firefighters got help from their peers in Belleville, Nutley, East Orange, Montclair and Clifton.

2 Arrested After Brookdale Park Vehicle Burglary: Police

The incident unfolded during the early afternoon hours at the county-run park, which is located in Montclair and Bloomfield.

Car Stolen During Bloomfield Home Burglary: Police

A Bloomfield resident woke up to his residential alarm going off – then noticed his front window was forcibly opened, police said.

UPDATED: Missing NJ Girl Found After Police Ask Public For Help

Bloomfield police said the juvenile changed out of her pajamas and walked out of her home, adding that she may have gone to Newark.

Bloomfield Home Evacuated When Fire Breaks Out: BFD

Nobody was injured in the blaze, the Bloomfield Fire Department said.

Essex County 911: Pedestrian Death + Robberies + Missing Persons

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

Thief Steals Car From Bloomfield Auto Body Shop: Police

The vehicle was in the shop for repairs, police said.

3 Burglaries Reported In 2 Days, Bloomfield Police Say

They entered the homes through windows and rear doors, Bloomfield police said.

Man Arrested After Argument Outside Home Depot In Bloomfield: Police

The man admitted he was carrying a gun without a permit. Police also found a set of brass knuckles in a car, authorities said.

2 Home Burglaries Reported In Bloomfield: Police

A Bloomfield resident saw that her neighbor’s front door was open – but knew they were on vacation, police said.

Multiple Package Thefts In Bloomfield; Cops Arrest Suspect

Bloomfield police arrested a man who is accused of nine separate package thefts.

2 Cars Stolen, Another Burglarized In Bloomfield: Police

Two cars were stolen and another vehicle was burglarized last week in Bloomfield, authorities say.

Essex County 911: ICE Arrest + Sex Assault + Threat On Flight

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

Man Tries To Steal Car From Bloomfield Dealership: Police

Bloomfield police responded to three stolen vehicle incidents in a two-day span last week, authorities said.

Underground Fire, Explosions, Carbon Monoxide In Bloomfield

An underground electric fire with minor explosions caused a temporary evacuation of some nearby buildings, officials said.

Stolen Cars, Arrest In Bloomfield; See Latest Incidents

Bloomfield police made an arrest in a stolen vehicle case. Two other recent vehicle thefts were reported.

Stolen Car Crashes In Essex County After Chase, 4 Arrested: Police

A car chase that crossed from Bloomfield to East Orange involved a stolen vehicle – which was used in a robbery in Belleville, police said.

Expensive Tools Stolen From 2 Vehicles In Bloomfield: Police

Two thefts involving expensive tools stolen from vehicles were recently reported in Bloomfield.

Man Tried To Stab Bloomfield Crossing Guard With Pen: Police

Several witnesses came to the crossing guard’s aid and called 9-1-1, police said.

Home Burglary Suspect Arrested In Bloomfield: Police

The suspect tried to flee after the home’s resident confronted him, but he didn’t escape police, authorities said.

Vehicle Carjacked In East Orange, Crashes In Bloomfield: Police

Police from Newark were pursuing the carjacked vehicle, which crashed into a utility pole in Bloomfield, authorities said.

Robbery At Liquor Store In Bloomfield Involved Weapon: Police

A man pulled out a large, bladed weapon during the robbery, Bloomfield police said.

Cop Accused Of Lewd Encounter With Child In Bloomfield: Report

A police officer from Paterson has been accused of having a lewd encounter involving a child in Bloomfield, a report says.

Man Robs Dunkin’ Donuts In Bloomfield, Flees On Bike: Police

A man recently robbed a Dunkin’ Donuts in Bloomfield and made his escape on a bicycle, authorities said.

Worker Assaulted At Bloomfield Discount Store During Robbery: Police

The employee was punched and hit with a bag of Red Bull cans, Bloomfield police said.

Burglary At Bloomfield Laundromat, Cash Register Stolen: Police

A total of $2,000 in cash was taken during the burglary, Bloomfield police said.

Fire At Building On Bloomfield Avenue Extinguished: Officials

Bloomfield firefighters put out a blaze at a Bloomfield Avenue building on Thursday morning, authorities said.

2 Robberies Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day: Police

Bloomfield police responded to two local businesses after getting reports about robberies. Here’s what happened, authorities say.

Missing Bloomfield Man Last Seen At West Orange Nursing Home (UPDATED)

UPDATE: The missing Essex County man, 87, has been found in good health and has reunited with his family, police said.