Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Child's Tragic Death|Parkway Crash|House Fires
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

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).
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Jet With 'Smoke In Cockpit' Lands At Newark Airport
Maplewood Main Break May Have Caused 'Brown Water': Officials
Essex County Cops Find 'Scooby Doo' Heroin In Man's Car
Bloomfield Police: Man Tried To Swipe Forklifts, Broke Fence
Multiple Verona Home, Business Burglaries Reported: Police
Montclair House Fire On Hartley Street; Cause Under Investigation
4 Weekend Fires Leave Dozens Homeless In Newark
Cedar Grove Police Chase West Orange Man Through Local Backyard
Cops Arrest Burglary Suspect On Bloomfield-Newark Border
Nutley Grandparent Scammed By 'John William' For Thousands
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