Attempted Burglary Reported In Montclair, Resident Catches Suspect On Camera: Police

No entry was made, police said.

Man Exposed His Genitals To Woman As She Was Walking To Work, Montclair Police Say

A man exposed his genitals to a woman who was walking to her job in Montclair, police said.

Bloomfield Man Arrested After Fight In Montclair: Police

A fight between Montclair and Bloomfield residents ended with one man in the hospital and the other in handcuffs, police say.

Montclair House Fire Displaces 3 Families, Blaze Extinguished With Aid From Nearby Towns

A total of 11 people and a dog got out of the home safely, firefighters said.

Burglar Steals $4,600 In Jewelry From Montclair Home: Police

A daylight burglary was reported in Montclair, authorities say.

Bus, Pharmacy, Restaurant: 3 Fights In Montclair Draw Police To Scene

MPD: Two bus riders got in an argument. An irate customer “attacked” a pharmacy employee. A restaurant patron demanded a refund.

Montclair Firefighters Make Late-Night Rescue After Fall Down Steep Embankment

It was “too far down and too steep” for a simple carry-out. Here’s how the rescue was done, firefighters said.

Dirt Bike Stolen During Montclair Burglary, Attempted Burglary Reported: Police

Someone broke into a local resident’s garage and stole a dirt bike. An attempted burglary was reported at another home, police said.

Victim Hospitalized After ‘Unprovoked’ Punch In Montclair: Police

He was punched in the face while sitting outside the Salvation Army building, police said.

Montclair Firefighters Hurt Battling Blazes On South, North Mountain Avenue

No residents were injured, the Montclair Fire Department said.

Thief Used Venmo To Steal $2500 From Woman Near Montclair Parking Deck: Police

A tech-savvy thief scammed a woman out of $2,500 near a parking deck in North Jersey, police said.

2 Montclair Residents Report Suspicious Driveway Encounters: Police

Vehicles were spotted fleeing the scene at both homes, Montclair police said.

Armed NJ Fast Food Employee Threatened To Kill Co-Worker: Police

Two employees got into an argument. One came back an hour after his shift ended – and brought a rifle with him, police said.

3 Burglaries On Same Day In Montclair: Here’s Where, Police Say

Three residential burglaries took place on the same day in Montclair. Stolen items included cash, jewelry and a bicycle.

5 Montclair Home Intruders Flee Scene In Stolen Car: Police

Five men broke into a Montclair home with a crowbar. They left the scene in a car stolen from Monmouth County, police said.

Man Punches Woman In Montclair After Argument Near Parking Lot: Police

The woman appears to throw a liquid at the man, who then strikes her with a closed fist and walks away, police said.

Burglary, Attempted Burglary In Montclair On Same Day: Police

MPD: A wallet was stolen from a home. A resident found two patio chairs under an open window and shoe prints around the property.

Intruder At Montclair Home Leaves Cryptic Message Behind: Police

A Montclair homeowner decided to visit a new property he purchased – and found a strange message waiting inside.

Man In 'Beatles' Shirt Swipes $600 Of Meat From Montclair Supermarket: Police

The grocery store has reported several other thefts involving large quantities of meat over the past year.

Teen Assaulted While Riding Bike In Montclair: Police

Three high school-aged males attacked a 14-year-old teen riding his bike in Montclair, authorities say.

Stranger Shines Light Into Sleeping Montclair Woman's Home: Police

A woman was sleeping when someone shone a light into her family room. Here’s what happened next, police say.

Fight Leaves Man Bloody In Montclair, Assault Charge Filed: Police

Police broke up a fight between two men. One was holding a folding knife in his hand when officers arrived, authorities said.

Break-Ins, Burglary Reported At Montclair Businesses

MPD: Someone broke into a food truck. A burglary was reported at a Bloomfield Avenue business, and an attempted burglary at a pharmacy.

4 Break-Ins Reported At Montclair Homes Over 4 Day-Span, Police Say

Here’s where the home intrusions took place, Montclair police reported.

Ex-Boyfriend Murdered 'Hardworking' NJ College Student In Montclair

Akirah Townes was a “hardworking student” and a person “full of life.” She was killed in an act of domestic violence, prosecutors say.

Montclair Police Warn About Fake ‘Court Notice’ Scam

Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.

2 Burglaries Reported In Montclair, Homeowner Confronts Intruder In Kitchen: Police

A Montclair resident woke up when he heard a loud banging and glass shattering. Here's what happened next, police say.

Montclair Home Burglarized; Police Release Update About Pharmacy Burglary

Montclair police have released details about a recent home burglary, as well as an update about a pharmacy burglary from January.

Knife-Wielding Stranger Rings Doorbell Of Montclair Apartment: Police

After asking for someone who doesn’t live at the apartment, the man became verbally “aggressive” and took out a knife, police said.

Montclair Man Tries To Solicit Sex With ‘Teen Girl,’ Finds She Was Really A Cop: Prosecutors

An Essex County man has been accused of trying to have sex with a person he believed was a teen – but was really an undercover detective.

Suspects Sneak Into Montclair Home, Steal Car, Crash It Near Highway: Police

The resident woke up when his front door slammed. He immediately checked his surveillance cameras – here’s what he saw, police say.

Tires Swiped Off Parked Car In Montclair, Bystander Spots Thief: Police

Lug nuts for the tires were found lying on the ground beside the car, police said.

Essex County 911: Fatal Crashes + Carjacked Ambulance + Missing Woman Found Dead

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

Montclair Firefighters Delayed At Train Crossing While Battling Blaze

No injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the fire continues, authorities said.

Montclair Firefighters Battle Blaze At Glen Ridge Home [VIDEO]

Montclair firefighters arrived at the house to find heavy smoke coming from the third floor. Here's what happened next, authorities say.

2 Burglaries In Montclair: Apartment Sitter Reports Crime, Vacant Home Invaded

Two home burglaries were recently reported in Montclair, authorities say – here’s what happened.

Greenhouse Fire Nearly Sets Montclair Home Ablaze, Authorities Say

Montclair firefighters arrived to find an attached greenhouse at the rear of the house ablaze.

1 Hurt In Montclair House Fire, Quick Action Limits Damage To Home: Authorities

A blaze in the kitchen on the first floor had spread into the walls of the home by the time firefighters arrived, authorities said.

2 Montclair Pharmacies Burglarized, Front Doors Smashed: Police

One door was smashed with a pipe wrench. Another was broken with large rocks, police said.

Montclair Resident Wakes Up To Find 2 Strangers In Her Home: Police

A Montclair resident woke up when her home alarm system went off. Here’s what happened next, police say.