Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Khalil Wheeler-Weaver killed three women, including two from Essex County. He was sentenced to 160 years in prison.
Several instances of vandalism were reported in a Montclair neighborhood. A suspect was captured on video, police said.
Police in Cedar Grove, Montclair and West Caldwell collaborated to make the arrest, which involved a vehicle stolen from Belleville.
Montclair Police Department: The missing items include a $60,000 bracelet, and rings valued at $1,300 and $30,000.
Montclair PD: A juvenile struck a gas station attendant in the arm with a rake. A man was punched in the face by someone he knows.
A man has allegedly been seen masturbating on two separate occasions in a wooded section of Montclair, local police said.
Someone stole an autographed poster of Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt in Montclair. It was worth $270, police said.
Nearby hospitals were checked for victims of gunshot wounds with "negative results," Montclair police said.
Notice an animal “acting strangely” in Montclair and think it may be rabies? Here’s who to call, health officials said.
Police agencies in New Jersey must now release the names of officers who have received “major discipline.”
A resident’s “calm and cool demeanor” helped Verona police apprehend an alleged scamster, authorities said.
A person in a face mask was captured on video breaking the door of a Montclair store in an apparent burglary attempt, police said.
Fencer Alen Hadzic was suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport in connection with an investigation, but the suspension has been lifted.
A sleeping man got a rude awakening in Montclair when a group of men robbed him of his phone, police said.
Two men were seen fleeing from the vehicle after the crash, authorities said
A lightning strike during a summer storm sparked a house fire in Montclair, authorities said.
A Montclair woman ran to a neighbor’s house after she spotted a burglar in her home, authorities said.
A witness told police he spotted a man on the street wearing a UPS delivery uniform – but he had a FedEx package under his arm.
Someone damaged a cast iron light fixture at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Montclair in an apparent act of vandalism, police said.
A bunch of unusual items went missing from a Montclair home, including a golden mirror, a twin-size mattress and a samurai sword.
A driver allegedly approached a victim and said, “Let me get your Snapchat.” Then he asked her to get in his car, Montclair police said.
The morning after both incidents, the victim found window screens damaged, cut or removed completely, Montclair police said.
Someone stole a $1,200 robotic lawn mower from a Montclair resident’s front yard, police said.
A man allegedly tried to steal a pair of $500 Air Jordan sneakers from a victim at a local gas station, Montclair police said.
A stolen pickup truck was found in Montclair. A day later, someone stole a Suzuki motorcycle from a local resident, police said.
East Orange hospital staff said a gunshot victim was admitted to their emergency room. Montclair police are investigating.
The latest list of stolen items in Montclair includes a $4,000 motorbike, a $12,000 ATV and dozens of flowers.
Montclair PD: A vehicle previously stolen in the township was recovered. A car was stolen from a driveway.
Montclair residents reported several recent thefts, including stolen credit cards that were later used at a nearby mall, police said.
Glen Ridge PD: A space heater malfunctioned and set bedding ablaze. A transformer exploded and caused a brush fire.
A graffiti incident at the former Bellevue Theater in Montclair may cost up to $10,000 in damages, authorities said.
Someone stole a victim’s credit cards out of her vehicle in Montclair, then used them in Bloomfield, authorities said.