Crime & Safety

Essex County 911: Vigilante Murder + Shooting + Bicyclist Hit + Catalytic Converters

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

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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).

‘Vigilantes’ Murdered Essex County Teen, Sentenced To 100 Years In Jail: ECPO

62-Year-Old Man Dies In Essex County Shooting, Police Investigation Continues

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Bicycle Rider Hit By Car, Dragged In Essex County: Police

Knife-Wielding Stranger Rings Doorbell Of Essex County Apartment: Police

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3 Men Attempt To Burglarize North Jersey Home, Police Say

Missing Essex County Man Frequents Local Park, Police Say

3 Catalytic Converters Stolen In NJ Town On Same Day: Police

— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) February 27, 2026

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