Natasha Bellott had a winning ticket in her pocket when she died in a car crash. She was headed home to surprise her family in Bloomfield.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
The bike-riding 47-year-old man is allegedly responsible for 7 burglaries in North Caldwell, Little Falls and Allendale.
Several of those charged are still at-large. Learn their identities here.
Do you know this man?
Caldwell resident Nicole Dufault says “frontal lobe syndrome” was behind sex acts with six male students.
The former language arts teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sexual relationships with six male students.
Local firefighters captured the spectral image.
The Fire Prevention Bureau pays a visit to Washington School and provides students with a welcome spray-down.
The volunteer deputy administered the Heimlich maneuver at a local steakhouse in the nick of time.
The crash brought utility lines down, police report.
Group gives their “Service Above Self Award” to Caldwell area emergency responders.
The road is closed due to utility repairs and will open later today, police say.
There have been several vehicle thefts in the area in the past week where keys were left in vehicles, police say.
Police advise residents to avoid the ongoing utility work.
Read a sad example of why this advice is important.
John G. Perna faces 10 years in prison, authorities said.
Police issue an alert that residents will have no water for two hours due to repair work on a water main.
Here’s how to keep your vehicle safe.
Patch brings you a statewide roundup of some of the highest-viewed police stories of the week.
"All you can eat pancakes" at the annual fundraiser on Sunday.
Three residents were at home at the time, report says.
A potentially dangerous chemical needed to be removed from the school’s science building.
Longtime veteran of the force bids co-workers farewell.
Cops offer $5,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Find out how to beat the traffic here.
Police give local commuters a list of roads to avoid.
Victims of cyber stalking and social networking abuse can get info at free public seminar.
Volunteer Fire Department recognizes four emergency responders for their longtime service to the community.
North Caldwell Fire Department asks residents not to use outdoor fireplaces.
Commuters: Get to Grandview School via Woodland Avenue or Evergreen Drive.
Road work was originally expected to be completed on Monday.
Read about 12 action-packed acts of bravery from your local emergency responders.
Baltimore Police Department issues nationwide warning about an organized effort to “take out” cops on Monday.
Local residents will need to enter and exit from Passaic Avenue.
Police advise commuters to use Passaic Avenue or Annin Road as alternate routes.