Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Child Shot + Sex Offender + Road Rage + Burglaries
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
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).
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Underground Fire, Explosions, Carbon Monoxide In Bloomfield
Man Found Dead At Newark City Hall; ‘Not Suspicious,’ Police Say
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‘Road Rage’ In Glen Ridge After Car Stops For Children: Police
Police Search For NJ Woman; City’s 2nd Missing Person Case In 1 Day
3 Arrested After Armed Home Invasion In West Caldwell
Burglary, Attempted Burglary Reported In South Orange: Police
Passenger Punches Uber Driver In Face In Essex County: Police
2 Burglaries Reported In Nutley Last Week: Police
Car Stolen During Livingston Home Burglary, Police Say
Car Stolen In Montclair While Owner Warms It Up: Police
NJ Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Child In Newark https://t.co/jI7L9vcW44
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