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Essex County 911 Roundup: Cop Pepper Sprays Teens / Bakery Owner Dies After Snorkeling / Huge Fire / McDonald's Robbed

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

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Find out why those sirens were wailing… Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

VIDEO: N.J. Cop Pepper Sprays Teens After Fireworks Celebration, Report Says

Bakery/Cafe Owner Dies After Snorkeling Incident

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Sword Cane, Brass Knuckles Seized At Newark, LaGuardia Airports: 4th of July Weekend

Huge Fire Displaces Dozens On July 4th In Essex County, NJ

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McDonald’s Robbed, Police Seek Suspect: PHOTOS

North Caldwell Sees Car Theft, Burglary Wave: Police

Bloomfield Water Boil Advisory Issued, Car Hits Main

Nutley Cops: East Orange Man May Be Responsible For Burglary String

Maplewood Man Found Dead In Union Township: Report

Bloomfield Police: Mom and Daughter Robbed On Ampere Parkway, Gunpoint Robbery On Weaver/Franklin

Maplewood Boy, 12, Reports Suspicious Incident With Man In Van: Police

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