Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Social Media Threat To Teachers / Pedestrian Hit In Diner Lot / Fake Ugg Boots / Missing Persons
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).
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Newark Penn Station Arrest: Man Threatened To Shoot Cop, Authorities Say
Short Hills House Fire May Have Started With Plumber’s Soldering: Officials
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Man Tried To Sneak $2.5M In Fake Ugg Boots Through Port Newark
Essex County Police Chase Ends With Crash Near Union Lowe’s Store
2 People Reported Missing In Essex County; Both Found: Police
Essex County Shooting: Police Ask, ‘Do You Know This Car?’ (PHOTOS)
Newark Residents Temporarily Evacuated; Gas Line Struck
Millburn Water Main Break Closes Myrtle Avenue
‘Inappropriate Comment’ Made About Man's Wife, Then He Got Cut: Newark Police
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