Nitrous Oxide Tank Seized Outside Montclair Concert Venue: Police

Police arrived on the scene after getting a call about people selling balloons filled with nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas."

ATM Skimming Device Found At Montclair Bank Drive-Thru: Police

Another ATM “skimming device” was found at a bank drive-thru in Essex County – this time in Montclair, authorities say.

Home, Pharmacy Burglaries Reported In Montclair, Police Say

Someone burglarized a home in Montclair. The next day, another burglary took place at a local pharmacy, police said.

Customer Hurls ‘Unknown Liquid’ Through Montclair Pharmacy Window: PD

A pharmacy worker got a rude surprise when a woman was denied a prescription refill at the CVS drive-thru, Montclair police said.

Man Throws Rocks Through Montclair Church Window: Police

Montclair police are searching for a man who allegedly threw rocks through the window of a local church on two different occasions this week

Possible Burglary Attempt Reported In Montclair: Police

Three windows at the property were “tampered with,” Montclair police said.

Teens May Have Used Vacant Montclair Home As Party Spot: Police

The home was found with broken windows, damaged doors and empty beer cans strewn about, Montclair police said.

Essex County 911: Man Shot Cousin + Burglars + Car Fires + Scams

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

Victim Bashed In Head With Chair At Montclair Parking Deck: Police

An argument turned violent at a parking deck in Montclair, authorities said.

Montclair Man Spots Burglars Trying To Enter Neighbor’s Home: Police

It happened while he was making his morning coffee, Montclair police said.

2 Car Fires In Montclair On Same Day; Vehicle Severely Damaged

A car fire broke out on North Willow Street. It took place on the same day that a multi-vehicle fire happened at Montclair State University.

3-Car Fire Breaks Out At Montclair State University Parking Deck

The situation is expected to impact commuters into Thursday, according to Montclair State University administrators.

Montclair Man Harassed Restaurant Diners, EMT Workers: Police

A Montclair resident has been accused of harassing customers at a restaurant and interfering with emergency medical responders.

Montclair Man Guilty In Kickback Scheme Involving Jersey City Condo

Here’s how the $470,000 scam worked, federal prosecutors say.

Man Grabs Weed, Dashes Out Of Montclair Dispensary: Police

A customer grabbed a quarter-ounce of cannabis and ran out of a Montclair dispensary when he learned it didn’t take Apple Pay, police said.

Crime In Montclair: Shoe Theft, Home Intrusion, Attempted Burglary

Thieves stole $2,000 worth of shoes from a business. A home intrusion and an attempted home burglary also took place, Montclair police said.

Power Outage Hits Montclair, 1,200 Without Electricity

PSE&G citied “underground cable failure” as the cause of the outage. Here’s when the juice is expected to return in Montclair.

Stolen Car Recovered In Montclair Parking Lot: Police

Montclair police found the unoccupied vehicle in a parking lot at Depot Square, authorities said.

NJ Serial Killer's 160-Year Prison Sentence Upheld By Court

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver was convicted of raping and murdering multiple women in 2016. Charges connecting him to a fourth killing are pending.

Burglar Alarm Scares Off Home Intruder In Montclair: Police

There have been several home burglaries and attempted burglaries reported in Montclair in recent weeks.

Montclair Vehicle Crimes: Snow Shoveler, Stolen Car, Smashed Window

Three vehicle-related crimes were reported in Montclair on the same day, police said.

Newark Man Pleads Guilty To Carjacking Porsche In Montclair

An Essex County man abandoned a stolen car and led police on a chase near I-280 more than two years ago. He has since pleaded guilty.

Wave Of Home, Business Burglaries Hits Montclair: Police

Burglars entered three homes through their windows. Someone shattered a store’s front door with cinderblocks, Montclair police said.

Essex County 911: Teens Shot + Armed Robbery + Illegal Fireworks

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

Bedrooms Ransacked During Montclair Home Burglary: Police

The burglar or burglars apparently entered the home through a rear glass door, Montclair police said.

Essex County 911: Imam Shot + Suspect Found Dead + Animals Rescued

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

Montclair Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting In Bergen County

A woman was shot in the head in Ramsey. Police apprehended the accused shooter in Montclair, prosecutors said.

Mail Stolen From Postal Truck In Montclair, Car Burglaries Reported

Montclair Police Department: Someone stole mail from a U.S. Postal Service worker’s truck. Several vehicle burglaries were reported.

Essex County 911: Hospital Stabbing + Bank Robbery + Airport Bribery

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

Rideshare Passenger Pepper Sprays Driver In Montclair: Police

A rideshare driver told Montclair police that she was pepper sprayed by a passenger, who then fled the scene.

2 Home Burglaries In Montclair, 2 Attempted Burglaries: Police

Four incidents involving potential home burglars were recently reported in Montclair, police said.

Essex County 911: Hospital Cyber Attack + Abandoned Baby + Car Crashes

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

NJ Prison Population Is Creeping Up After A Decade Of Decline

Violent crime is way down in New Jersey over the long-term, data shows – despite a huge drop in the number of people in jail.

Bullet Fragment Found Lodged In Foyer Of Montclair Building: Police

Montclair police found a shattered window – and a bullet fragment inside the building, authorities said.

2 Montclair Residents Arrested In Multi-County Drug Raids

Two Montclair residents were arrested as part of a narcotics investigation that spanned three counties, prosecutors said.

2 Attempted Home Burglaries Reported In Montclair: Police

MPD: An unknown man tried to enter a woman’s home. Another resident was alerted about an intruder when her dogs began barking.

2 Illegal Intrusions At Residences In Montclair Last Week: Police

MPD: A man forced his way into an apartment building’s vestibule to steal mail, and a home was burglarized overnight.

Verona, Montclair First Responders Team Up After ‘Medical Emergency’

Someone suffered a “cardiac-related medical emergency” inside the basement of a building, Verona authorities said.

Essex County 911: Amber Alert + Fatal Crashes + Mansion Fire

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

Arguments Lead To Fights Outside Montclair Music Venue: Police

Someone allegedly flashed a gun during the encounter, Montclair police said.