Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Murders + Deadly Crashes + Shootings + Burglaries
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, 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).
Drug Ring Leader From Essex County Sentenced For 3 Murders: Feds
Intoxicated Driver Killed 2 Passengers While Speeding In NJ, Prosecutors Say
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Irvington Man Fatally Shot East Orange Victim In Bloomfield Store
NJ Resident Dies In Turnpike Crash, Another Seriously Hurt: Police
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Car Hits Pedestrian In Glen Ridge, Driver Issued Summons: Police
4 Car Thefts Reported In Maplewood, Police Say (Here’s Where)
NJ Man Accused Of Millburn Home Burglary, Car Theft
Attempted Burglary In NJ Town; Door And Window Screen Damaged: Police
2 Burglary Arrests Made In Montclair, Police Say
Car Theft, Attempted Theft In South Orange On Same Day: Police
Drug Ring Leader From Montclair Sentenced For 3 Murders: Feds https://t.co/W6BttwHBUI
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