Crime & Safety
Essex County 911 Roundup: Memorial Day Deaths / Missing Man Found / Animal Control Officer Shot / Auto Lot Fire
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent top police, fire and EMS stories.

Find out why those sirens were wailing… Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).
UPDATE: Caldwell Police Say Missing Man Found Safe
Newark Animal Control Officer Fatally Shot On Wainwright Avenue: Police
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Firefighters Combat Blaze At Fairfield Auto Lot ... Again
Woman Assaulted In Verona Park, Says Assailants Were Montclair High School Students: Police
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Belleville Man Among 16 Memorial Day Weekend Fatalities In NJ: Authorities
Man Found Dead In Maplewood May Have Been Traffic Fatality: Police
Gas Station Owner Shot Dead In Essex County On Memorial Day
Underage Prostitution Ring Busted, Essex County Residents Arrested: Prosecutor
WATCH: 1st Responders Conduct Montclair Crash Training Scenario
Newark Woman May Lose Legs After NJ Transit Bus Strike: Police
Gas Leak Reported At Montclair Area Smashburger On Memorial Day
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