Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Manslaughter + Shootout + Crash Near School + Flooding
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).
Ex-Prison Guard In NJ Killed 2 Women, Blamed It On Steroids: Prosecutors
1 Dead, 1 Hurt After Crash Near Elementary School In Essex County: Authorities
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Flooding Closes Major Road In The Caldwells
Main Break In North Caldwell May Cause Discolored Water, Service Disruptions
2 Home Burglaries Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day: Police
Man Fights Cops During Traffic Stop In Essex County, Police Say
Ex-Prison Guard In NJ Killed 2 Women, Blamed It On Steroids: Prosecutors https://t.co/G7NW3Y3OiE
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