Crime & Safety
Essex County 911 Roundup: Teen Sex Assault / Cat Thrown Off Balcony / Manhole Explosion / Bank Robber Arrest
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).
Sex Assault On N.J. Teen: Suspect Filmed School Sports Events, Prosecutor Says
N.J. Teen Allegedly Threw Cat Off Balcony In Essex County, In Harrowing Video
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Belleville Police: Man Attacks, Robs Woman Near Clara Maass Hospital
WATCH: Manhole Explodes Near South Orange Train Station In N.J.
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Essex County Man Robbed 5 N.J. Banks, Prosecutors Allege
Millburn-Short Hills 1st Responders Honored: 2 CPR Saves In 8 Days
Newark Cops Find Woman Locked In Car Trunk, Screaming For Help: Authorities
Verona High Grad Helps Save Construction Worker’s Life At Montclair State: Report
Montclair Man Charged With Murder, Allegedly Shot N.J. Man In Newark
Nutley Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Centre Street: Police
Bloomfield Stolen Cars Reported: Baldwin, Monroe, Washington, John, Beardsley
Newark Cops Seek Irvington Man After ‘Domestic Violence’ Shooting
West Orange Blaze Draws ‘All Hands’ Response From Firefighters
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