Montclair Teens Interrupt ‘Game Night’ With Firecrackers: Police

Police: A “game night” at the Catchings Owens Community Suite next to Glenfield School was interrupted by a group of mask-wearing juveniles.

Several Cars Stolen, Found In Montclair: Police

Several vehicles were either found or stolen in Montclair last week, police say. Here’s where.

$5K Reward Offered After Fox Dies From ‘Cruel’ Trap In Montclair

Official: “The fox had a compound leg fracture from the coil spring trap, and appeared to have been gnawing on his foot in desperation.”

Music Choice Spurred Harassment, Attack In Montclair: Police

A group of three juveniles harassed a person in Montclair, with one of the youths attacking the victim physically, police said.

3 Burglaries Reported In Montclair: Jewelry, TV, Cash Stolen

Recent thefts in Montclair included $20,000 in jewelry, a 43-inch television and a lock box containing about $9,500 in cash.

Kitten Thrown Out Car Window In Montclair, Animal Shelter Says

Montclair animal control officers are asking for the public's help finding the person who threw a cat out the window of a moving car.

Fox Euthanized In Montclair After Injury From Illegal Trap: Report

Montclair town officials are asking for the public’s help finding the person who fatally injured a fox with an illegal trap, a report says.

Car Stolen From Livingston Spotted During Montclair Theft: Police

PD: A thief stole a car in Montclair. A vehicle stolen from Livingston was spotted during the theft. One car was later found in Belleville.

Cops Break Up House Party That Attracted Up To 300 In Montclair

Local, county and state police broke up a party that attracted hundreds of people in Montclair. No arrests were made, authorities said.

Fatal Car Crash In Essex County Claims NJ Woman’s Life

A 51-year-old Dover woman died in a two-car crash in Fairfield. No criminal charges have been filed, authorities said.

Man Exposes Genitals To Pedestrian In Montclair, Police Say

A man exposed himself to a woman as she was walking in Montclair, authorities said.

Montclair Pharmacy Burglarized By Sledgehammer-Toting Thieves: Police

A crew of burglars were captured on video breaking into a pharmacy in Montclair, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Video Of Crash + Fatal Shootings + School Threat

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

Videos Show Police Chase Prior To Fatal Crash In Essex County

Montclair police tried to pull over a car in connection with a robbery. The driver sped away and crashed in Glen Ridge, authorities said.

Montclair Woman Awakes To Find Stranger Sleeping In Her Home: Police

A Montclair resident found a “heavily intoxicated” man sleeping on a table in her apartment, authorities said.

Woman Thrown To Ground During Purse Snatching: Montclair Police

The victim was walking with her caretaker when a man approached them from behind, Montclair police said.

Men In Car Snatch Woman’s Purse In Montclair: Police

A car pulled up beside a woman as she was getting out of her vehicle, and someone grabbed her purse, Montclair police said.

Essex County 911: Slaying At Eagle Rock + Car Chase Fatalities

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

2 Dead After Montclair Police Chase Ends With Crash In Glen Ridge

The officers were trying to stop the car in connection with a “criminal investigation,” when the driver lost control, prosecutors said.

Bullet Fired Into Montclair Resident’s Vehicle, Police Say

The vehicle owner received a video of the shooting taking place, Montclair police said.

Man Exposes Himself After Following Montclair Resident Home: Police

A Montclair resident was followed home by a man who exposed his penis in the foyer of his building, authorities said.

Unknown Man Tries To Enter Montclair Woman’s Apartment: Police

A woman said her door was ajar, but the chain lock kept it from opening all the way. Then a man’s hand reached through the gap, police said.

Several Motor Vehicle Crimes, Incidents Reported In Montclair

Several Montclair residents reported crimes and suspicious incidents involving motor vehicles last week, authorities said.

NYC Shooting Suspect Previously Accused Of Making Threats In NJ

Frank James, a suspect in a NYC subway mass shooting, was also charged with making terroristic threats in Essex County, New Jersey in 1995.

Accused Carjacker Caught Shoplifting In Montclair, Police Say

Montclair Police: The victim said a man opened her car door, grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her out of the vehicle.

Essex County 911: Train Fatality + Police Seek Family + Embezzler

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

Here’s How You’re Most Likely To Die On The Job In New Jersey

What’s the state’s deadliest occupation? What types of injuries are you most likely to die from? Here’s what federal statistics show.

3 ‘Criminal Mischief’ Incidents Reported In Montclair: Police

Montclair Police: A parking officer’s tires were slashed. A group of teens vandalized a building; another building was spray painted.

Man Tries To Steal Keys From Valet Booth In Montclair: Police

After being chased away from the area, the man made his escape in a car reported stolen from Livingston, police said.

Montclair Store Clerk Attacked During Shoplifting: Police

The suspect, a 28-year-old East Orange resident, was later found hiding in rear yards on Montague Place, Montclair police said.

4 Burglaries Reported In Montclair Last Week, Police Say

There were four separate burglaries reported in Montclair in a six-day span, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Guns At Airport + Fatal Crash + Theft On Video

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

NJ Car Theft Caught On Video: ‘It Happens Quickly,’ Cops Warn

Car thefts can happen in the blink of an eye. And the proof is on video, police say.

Montclair Bank Gets Complaints About Group Of Juveniles: Police

A group of juveniles have been congregating outside the bank and asking people to cash checks for them, Montclair police said.

Montclair Police: ‘Luring’ Involving 2 Girls Reported Last Week

Two girls were playing in the front yard, when a man in a car asked if they needed a ride, Montclair police said.

Essex County 911: Triple Murder + Hiking Trail Shooting + Storm

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

No Injuries After Fire At Montclair Apartment, Officials Say

There was fire, heat and water damage, Montclair fire officials said.

Men Rob Victim At Gunpoint In Montclair: Police

A man who thought he was buying iPads off the internet was robbed at gunpoint in Montclair, police said.

Newark Man Accused Of Carjacking Porsche In Montclair

When police followed the car onto I-280, the carjacker left it in the middle of the highway and fled on foot, prosecutors said.

Glen Ridge Cops Revive Burglary Suspect With Narcan: Police

“While officers were speaking with the suspect, he admitted to being on PCP and shortly thereafter became unresponsive,” police said.