Crime & Safety

Essex County 911: Violent Crash|Family Sees Man Shot|Teens Robbed

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

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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).

Violent, Fatal Car Crash Closes Route 21 In New Jersey

Essex County Man Shot Dead In Front Of Family: Report

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Jet With 'Smoke In Cockpit' Lands At Newark Airport

Montclair Teens Jumped, Robbed On Park Street: Police

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Belleville Man Arrested In Large Drug Bust: Heroin, Coke, Pot

South Orange Package Thefts 'Spiking,' Cops Say

Newark Woman, 24, Missing; Police Seek Community's Help

'Suspicious' Man Seen In Montclair Backyards, Cops Give Chase

Worker At Newark Airport Slugged Customs Officer In Face: Police

Newark Police Make 3 Robbery Arrests

Body Found Inside Car At Newark Airport

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