2 Suspects Accused Of 40 Tire, Rim Thefts In Essex County

Police in Bloomfield and West Orange arrested two people who allegedly victimized car owners across Essex County, authorities said.

2 Catalytic Converters Stolen On Davey Street In Bloomfield

A pair of vehicle owners reported that someone stole catalytic converters from their cars, Bloomfield police said.

Essex County 911: Brothers Indicted|Prison Escape|Train Strike

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

Armed Man Robs Woman In Bloomfield, Flees Scene: Police

A man armed with a handgun robbed a woman as she was walking in Bloomfield, authorities said.

Bloomfield Man Arrested In Georgia On Drug, Gun Charges: Feds

A Bloomfield man was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s been charged with multiple gun and drug offenses, federal prosecutors say.

NJ Police Just Got 5 Tools To Help Juveniles Avoid Jail Time

New Jersey’s police and prosecutors may have more wriggle room than you think when it comes to keeping juvenile offenders out of prison.

Armed Robbery In Bloomfield; Suspects Flee Toward Belleville: PD

The victim told Bloomfield police that he was robbed at gunpoint while walking on Montgomery Street, authorities said.

Paintball Shooting In Bloomfield Leads To 4 Assault Charges: PD

Bloomfield police charged four people with aggravated assault after a person was hit by a paintball gun projectile, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Missing People Found|Car Chase|$10K Reward

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

Essex County 911: Home Invasion|Shooting Arrests|Rooftop Rescue

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

Burglar Allegedly Caught On Video In Bloomfield: Police

Video surveillance captured an image of a burglar in Bloomfield earlier this week, police said.

Bloomfield Police Dept. Rolling Out New Training For Officers

The new training covers “recognizing implicit biases” and “de-escalation” during tense encounters, Bloomfield officials said.

Thief Steals DoorDash Driver’s Car In Bloomfield: Police

A car thief stole a DoorDash driver’s car during a weekend delivery in Bloomfield, authorities said.

3 Stolen Vehicles In Bloomfield In 1 Day: Police

Bloomfield saw three stolen vehicle reports in a single day, police say. Here’s where they took place.

Bloomfield 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that only about 10 percent of perpetrators of child sexual abuse are strangers to the child.

Bloomfield To Host Community Conversation On Policing

The event is a follow up to the conversation held with Public Safety Director Sam Demaio and elected leaders in June.

Fatal Fire At Bloomfield Home Claims Life Of 85-Year-Old Man: PD

A Bloomfield man died after being injured in a fire on Evelyn Place, authorities said.

Water Left Running During Wet Home Burglary In Bloomfield: Police

Someone apparently left the water running during a home burglary in Bloomfield, causing about $30,000 in damage, police said.

Domino’s Pizza Driver Carjacked On Delivery In Bloomfield: Police

The driver reported that someone pressed a hard object believed to be a handgun into his back, then stole his car, Bloomfield police said.

New Report Claims That Race Impacts Bloomfield Traffic Stops

Director of Public Safety Samuel DeMaio called the report's allegations “ridiculous.”

Police Search For Bloomfield Man After Finding Guns, Drugs

A Bloomfield man is “at large and is considered to be dangerous,” authorities said Monday.

Bloomfield Police Arrest Man Accused Of ‘Strong-Arm Robbery’

The victim said he was sitting on his steps when a man approached him and hit him in the face multiple times.

Car Stripped Of 4 Tires, Rims In Bloomfield: Police

A car owner parked his vehicle in Bloomfield overnight. When he returned, all four tires and rims were missing, authorities said.

Free Naloxone In Bloomfield: NJ Tries To Slow Opioid Overdoses

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

Cars Stolen In Bloomfield; Found In West Orange, Newark

A pair of vehicles were stolen in Bloomfield. They were later recovered in West Orange and Newark, police said.

6 Fire Departments In Essex County Split $600K Federal Grant

The regional grant will help safeguard firefighters in Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Nutley, Orange and West Orange.

Men Try To Steal Bike In Glen Ridge, Bottle Swung At Victim: PD

Glen Ridge police arrested two men after they allegedly tried to steal a victim’s bicycle, then swung a bottle at his head, authorities say.

Child Porn Charges For Ex-Teaching Assistant From Bloomfield

NJ prosecutors say there's been a “dramatic increase” in reports of threats to children from online predators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ATMs In Bloomfield, Cedar Grove Hit In Fraud Wave: Police

Santander Bank ATMs in Bloomfield and Cedar Grove were among those hit in a wave of fraud incidents across the state, authorities said.

Men Rob Bloomfield 7-Eleven Worker; 1 Arrested, 1 At Large: PD

A pair of men allegedly walked up to a gas station attendant’s booth and forced their way inside, Bloomfield police said.

Fatal Shooting In Bloomfield; Newark Man Identified As Victim

No arrests have been made as of Thursday, authorities said.

Robbery Attempt In Bloomfield; Juvenile Had Airsoft Gun: Police

A pair of teens told a woman to hand over her pocketbook. Instead, she refused and began to yell for help, Bloomfield police said.

Carjacker Drives Off With Owner Clinging To Hood: Bloomfield PD

For the second time in a year, an Essex County resident tried to foil a carjacking by leaping onto the hood of a moving vehicle, police say.

Essex County 911: Wave Of Shootings|Bicyclist Killed|$5M Scheme

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

3 Construction Trailers In Bloomfield Burglarized: Police

Three construction trailers in Bloomfield were burglarized. About $830 worth of tools was stolen, police said.

Shotgun-Wielding Man Robs Bloomfield Deli, Bashes Worker: Police

An armed robber hit a deli worker over the head with a shotgun and made his escape in a Jeep, Bloomfield police said.

Victim Robbed At Bloomfield Gas Station; Man Arrested: Police

Bloomfield police arrested an Essex County man after he allegedly robbed a victim at a local gas station, authorities said.

Carjacking In Bloomfield; Man Shoved To Ground: Police

A man was shoved to the ground during a carjacking in Bloomfield. The suspect is still at large, authorities said Wednesday.

Robbery Near Bloomfield Park; Police Make 2 Arrests

Bloomfield police made two arrests in connection with a robbery that took place near Memorial Park, authorities say.

Essex County Detective Accused Of Lying About GPS Device: NJAG

Prosecutors: A suspended detective in Essex County allegedly put a GPS tracking device on a suspect’s car without the proper authorization.