Essex County 911: Girl Dies In Crash|Fatal Shooting|Cat In Dryer

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).

Girl, 11, Among 3 Killed In Essex County Car Crash

Man Accused Of Murdering 55-Year-Old Newark Resident

Shooting In Newark Claims Life Of Somerset Resident

One Taken To Hospital After Small Explosion Near Short Hills Mall

Kitten In Dryer, Other Animal Cruelty Reported In North Jersey

Newark Cops Covered Up Car Chase, Shut Off Dash Cam: Authorities

Missing Child With Autism Found At Ex-Roche Site: Nutley Police

Group Of Teens Got 'Abusive' At Dunkin' Donuts In Essex County, Police Say

2 Online 'Relationships' Turn Out To Be Scams: Nutley Police

Victim Fights Back Against Pocketbook Snatcher In Montclair

Cars Stolen In Bloomfield; Found In West Orange, Newark

Montclair Authorities Probing Vehicle Fire On St. Luke's Place

$10K Of Copper Pipes Stolen From Home's Basement

Men Try To Steal Bike In Glen Ridge, Bottle Swung At Victim

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