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Essex County 911: Fighter Jets / SWAT Team Standoff

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

Here’s Why You Saw Fighter Jets Over North Jersey (VIDEO)

Newark Men Surrender To SWAT Team After Standoff

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Construction 'Blasting' In The Caldwells Postponed For 9/11

Cops Search For Suspected Arsonists In Essex County (PHOTOS)

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Car Flips Into Essex County Home’s Yard; Cops Charge Driver With DWI

2nd Young Newark Female Reported Missing In A Week

Essex County Cops Charge Man With Stealing Cell Tower Batteries

Teens Ask Belleville Pedestrian For Cigarette, Then Rob Him

Montclair Man Charged In Connection With Newark Shooting

Bloomfield Man Had 14 Pounds Of Marijuana In Apartment

Newark Man Creates Intoxicated Ruckus At PATH Station, Hits Cop

Belleville Vehicle Owners Report 2 Thefts, 1 Attempted Theft

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