Essex County 911: Armed Robber + Home Burglaries + Man With Bat

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).

Armed Robber In Newark Concealed Assault Rifle In Shopping Bag: Police

Maplewood Cops Find Man Destroying Vehicle With Bat: Police

Essex County Cops Arrest 5; Drugs, Guns Seized: Sheriff

Man Throws Rocks Through NJ Church’s Window: Police

Wild Weather Delays West Orange School Buses, Downs Power Lines

Back-To-Back Water Main Breaks In Belleville: Update

Home, Pharmacy Burglaries Reported In Montclair, Police Say

Patio Chairs Used In Home Burglary Attempt In Bloomfield: Police

Burglar 'Ransacks' Livingston Home, Shatters Sliding Door: Police

Manual Transmission Foils Vehicle Theft In Essex County, Cops Say

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