Police Blotter: July 13 to 18
Nicole Dufault says “frontal lobe syndrome” was behind sex acts with six male students.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
The busy county road will close for bridge construction starting on Tuesday. Read how to pass up the traffic here.
A sheriff’s officer interfered with massive drug bust “Operation TIDE,” prosecutors allege.
The former language arts teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sexual relationships with six male students.
The woman was arrested Saturday night outside a Hanover Township hotel, police report.
Susan E. Niler, 50, was the sole occupant of a Jeep Cherokee when the tree fell on her car on Brookside Drive, reports say.
The victim suffered a broken arm so severe that the bone was sticking through her skin, prosecutors say.
Video surveillance captured the fight, which took place during East Orange’s council primary.
Alim Abdul-Ghafer, 35, was shot in the hallway of his Newark residence on July 3.
Three others were wounded; No arrests have been made.
Several suspects are still at large. See a list of arrestees, hometowns and charges filed during “Operation TIDE.”
Police Blotter: June 23 to 28
Jarod Machinga funneled contracts to companies he falsely represented as service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
Read a sad example of why this advice is important.
John G. Perna faces 10 years in prison, authorities said.
Police Blotter: June 2 to 5
Patch brings you a statewide roundup of some of the highest-viewed police stories of the week.
An Essex County man is facing several motor vehicle offenses after nearly striking a cop car in Madison.
Police take Columbia High student into custody after he brings gun and knife to school.
The school was placed under "Code Red Status” while cops searched the campus.
Police are conducting the extra patrols in reaction to two recent crimes, report says.
Report: Conflagration was caused by a malfunctioning fan.
Victims of cyber stalking and social networking abuse can get info at free public seminar.
'Critical fire weather conditions' are being reported in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Canine detected coke inside Puerto Rican national’s suitcase during a routine inspection.
Prosecutor: Suspects used truck to smash store doors down and steal 10 cash machines in Bloomfield, Maplewood and Newark.
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.
Essex County medical examiner rules out homicide as cause of death.
Caldwell and Bloomfield resident accused of having sex with six underage boys.
Cause of water main break on Saturday is still unknown.
Police will be on lookout for texting, inattentiveness, unsafe speeds and pedestrian violations.
Boil water advisory issued for Maplewood, Millburn and Irvington on Saturday.
Former Essex County emergency worker strangled in home, possibly during burglary.
Man allegedly used malware to steal over 10,000 credit card numbers and sets of fingerprints.
Skinhead, neo-Nazi groups make up more than 75 percent of Garden State's hate groups, according to a report.