Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Man Kills Stepfather + Boy Shot + Restaurant Burglary
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).
NJ Man Killed Stepfather After Being Asked To Leave Home, Found Guilty Of Murder
Boy Shoots Himself In Hand After Finding Family Member’s Gun, Police Say
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NJ Man Lied About Robbery, Stumbled Into Liquor Store To Call Cops: Police
Missing Essex County Teen Last Seen More Than A Month Ago, Police Say
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Man Arrested In NJ Was Driving Car Involved In Hit-And-Run: Police
Vendor Planned To Cook At NJ Festival – Then Someone Stole Their Van, Police Say
Car Stolen From NJ Resident's Driveway, Had Key Fob Inside: Police
Burglar Steals $10,000 From Dunkin' Donuts, Flees When Delivery Driver Arrives: Police
Burglar Steals $10,000 From Dunkin' Donuts In NJ, Flees When Delivery Driver Arrives: Police https://t.co/8lwUTvd06E
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