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Essex County 911: Airport Knife Attack + Cliff Fall + Lightning Strike

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

Hiker Falls Off Cliff At Mills Reservation In Montclair, Cedar Grove

Lightning Strikes Sea Turtle Rescue At Essex County Zoo, Sparks Fire

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Another Crash Shows Need For Change, West Orange Nonprofit Says

West Caldwell Sees Speeding Complaints; ‘Zero Tolerance,’ Cops Say

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Man Seen ‘Pleasuring Himself’ In Pharmacy Parking Lot: Police

Power Outage Hits 2,500 Customers In Millburn: JCP&L

Shoplifting Turns Into Struggle At Macy’s In Livingston Mall: Police

Men Steal $7K In Power Tools From Home Depot In Essex County: Police

Big Rock Links 2 Montclair Home Intrusions, Police Say

Hammer-Wielding Thieves Smash Up NJ Store, Steal Jewelry: Police

Accused Burglar Arrested In Bloomfield, Caught With Rock In Hand: Police

Woman Hospitalized After Knife Attack At Newark Airport: Police

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