Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Train Kills Star Athlete / SWAT Team Standoff / Chemical Explosion / Burglary Spree Map
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).
Star N.J. Athlete From Verona Killed By Train In Massachusetts
Newark SWAT Team, Armed Suspect Have Standoff, Officials Say
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Belleville Cops Find Driver Injured Inside Overturned, Stolen Car On Rt. 21
Montclair Faces Burglary Spree; What Streets Have Seen Incidents? [MAP]
N.J. Man Started Fire At Essex County Seafood Grill: Police
Nutley Man Leads Belleville Cops On High-Speed Motorcycle Chase
Nutley Resident’s ‘Missing’ Rings Found Inside Their Home
Montclair Cops Arrest East Orange Man After Finding Him In Church
Millburn Cops: Suspected Mall Shoplifters Apprehended On Summit Golf Course
Newark Police Seek 9 Suspects: Stolen Cars, Auto Thefts Reported
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