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Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent top 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).

Retired Newark Cop Shoots Himself At Bloomfield Police HQ: Prosecutor

Essex County Man Killed In Rt. 280 Crash: Police

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Livingston May See 'Yellow Water' Due To Main Break: Officials

Newark Cops Seek Elizabeth Man After Alleged Hit-And-Run

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Bloomfield Pedestrian Killed By Truck Identified

Body Of Belleville Man Found In New Hampshire Woods: Police

Downed Wires After Crash In Verona: Police

Cedar Grove Cops Seize 2 Pounds Of Steroids At UPS Store

West Caldwell Car Fire Extinguished Just Steps Away From House

Newark Cops Use 'Keen Discipline' In Potentially Deadly Encounter

Two Cars Stolen Christmas Day In Maplewood

Some Verona Residents May See 'Discolored' Water After Main Break

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