Crime & Safety

Essex County 911: Missing Teen Returns / Alligator In Pond / Fedora-Wearing Suspect / Huge Heroin Bust

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.

Man Assaulted With Camera At New Jersey City University Commencement: Cops

Newark Cops Arrest 214 People During Month-Long Drug Operation

2 Home Burglaries Reported In Cedar Grove; Cops Seek Suspect

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