Essex County 911: Shootings Near Schools + Fatal Crash + Intruders

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).

Drive-By Shooting Near School In Newark, Teen Wounded: Police

Shots Fired Near East Orange Schools; Cops Ramp Up Patrols

Stolen Car, Garbage Truck Crash In Essex County; 1 Killed, 2 Hurt

Police Raid Accused Drug Dealer's Stash Spots In Nutley, Belleville

Man Stabbed During Argument In North Jersey; Cops Seek Suspect

West Orange Man, Cops Try To Chase Down Car Burglary Suspect

Emergency Water Line Repairs On Orchard Square In Caldwell

Water Main Break In North Caldwell Will Impact Service, Traffic

Home Intruders Snatch Car Keys In Nutley, Steal Vehicles: Police

Car And Home Break-In In Livingston Over Weekend: Police

Montclair Shelter Rescues Mama Dog, Puppies Found 'Living In Filth'

Essex County Resident Accused Of Armed Robbery Attempt In Wallington

Juvenile Accused Of Attempted Burglary In Essex Fells

Burglaries Reported At Bloomfield Pizza Restaurant, Garage: Police

2 Attempted Home Burglaries Reported In Montclair: Police

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