Newark Man Guilty Of Murder; Shot Victim In Face Near Large Crowd

The shooter was on parole for a carjacking at the time. He now faces the possibility of life in prison, Essex County prosecutors said.

Cops Probe Fatal Shooting Near Basketball Court In Newark Park

Police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds in the park near a basketball court, authorities said.

Gang Members Sold Drugs At Newark Intersection: Feds

Eight people have been accused of running an “open-air drug market” in Newark, prosecutors said. Two of them are still at-large.

NJ Teen Reported Missing 3 Days Ago; Newark Police Seek Help

Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old girl, authorities announced Wednesday.

Frustrated Irvington Residents Hold Vigil After 2 Sex Assaults (VIDEO)

Community members are alleging that Irvington officials failed to inform them about a potential danger in their neighborhood.

Convictions Announced In 2 Newark Shootings: Murder, Ammo Charge

Convictions were announced this week in two separate shootings that took place in Newark: one in 2018 and another in 2021.

Man Chucks Bottle Through Car Window In Newark, Hits Driver: Police

A cleaning service driver blew his horn at a group of people who were blocking his pathway. Here’s what happened next, Newark police said.

Essex County 911: Shooting + Motorcycle Crash + Sex Assaults + Bears

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

Man Sexually Assaulted 2 In Irvington, Including Juvenile: Authorities

An Essex County man has been accused of sexually assaulting two people in Irvington. He was arrested in Virginia, authorities said.

Fatal Shooting In Newark; 1 Dead, 1 Wounded

The men – aged 27 and 25 – were both taken to the hospital. One died from his wounds, police said.

Child Sexually Assaulted In Irvington; Police Search For Man: Report

Authorities said the child was walking his dog when the assault happened, a report says.

Robbery Victim Bashed With Metal Pipe In Newark: Police

The suspects fled the scene in a car that has also been seen in Belleville and Clifton, police said.

Gang Sold Drugs Near Newark Housing Complex, Dealer Sentenced: Feds

AG: Another member of a “drug trafficking organization” that operated near a housing complex in Newark has been sentenced to prison.

Ex-Newark Cop Sentenced; Deadly Police Chase Killed 1, Wounded Another

Jovany Crespo was sentenced to more than two decades in state prison, Essex County prosecutors said.

Infant’s Death Triggers Police Probe In Newark: Report

The cause of death is pending autopsy results, authorities said.

2 Men Rob Victim At Bus Stop In Newark; Police Search Continues

The men stole the victim’s phones and credit cards, then fled the scene in a car driven by a third suspect, Newark police said.

3 Men Beat, Stomped Victim During Robbery In Newark: Police

Newark police are searching for three men who attacked a victim during a robbery, authorities said.

Search Continues For 2 Missing Newark Residents (Police Update)

Newark police say two separate missing person cases remain open in the city. They involve a teenage girl and a 59-year-old man.

No Charges For Cops After Suspect Shoots Himself In Newark Park: NJAG

Prosecutors have released video footage of the events surrounding the fatality, which took place at West Side Park in Newark.

Bloomfield Police Crash In Newark While Chasing Stolen Vehicle

An early morning chase ended with two crashes involving police cars – and with the driver of a stolen vehicle escaping, authorities said.

Newark Man Sexually Abused 3 Children, Sentenced To Prison

The older children decided to tell authorities about the abuse after learning that a younger victim was also being abused, prosecutors said.

Carjacker Steals Vehicle With Woman, Child Inside: Newark Police

The suspect drove a short distance after stealing the vehicle, but stopped after he realized a woman and her child were inside, police said.

Victim Stabbed In Newark; Police Search For Suspect

Detectives investigating the incident obtained surveillance camera footage that shows a suspect stabbing the victim, Newark police said.

Retired Newark Police Officer Dies In NJ Home Explosion

Kevin Gilbert, 62,​ died Thursday when a home exploded in Middlesex County. He served as a Newark police officer for 26 years.

Stabbing At Newark McDonald's Leaves 3 Hospitalized: Police

Newark police said a woman and two men were stabbed during a fight at the fast food restaurant on McCarter Highway.

Search Continues For Missing NJ Girl Last Seen 8 Months Ago: Police

Police said the Newark teen has run away from home in the past. The search continues, authorities said Tuesday.

East Orange Man Dies In Newark Shooting; Investigation Continues

A 40-year-old East Orange resident was killed in a fatal shooting that took place in Newark, authorities said.

Fire In Newark Leaves Nearly 2 Dozen Families Without A Home

Monday’s blaze in Newark is the third major fire that the city has seen in the course of a week.

Carjacked Vehicle Crashes Into Newark Bar, Pins 2 Pedestrians: Police

A car crashed into a bar, pinning two pedestrians against the building and bursting into flames. The driver fled the scene, police said.

Missing Old Bridge Woman Last Seen At Newark Restaurant Has Been Found

PD: The Middlesex County resident was last seen after she entered the bathroom at a restaurant in Newark. She has been found and is safe.

Large Fire In Newark Rips Through 3-Story Building, Dozens Displaced

VIDEO: The fire spread to nearby structures, including a liquor store, a food store and several apartments, Newark authorities said.

6 Families Displaced After Fire At Newark Residential Building

An investigation into the cause of the blaze continues, Newark authorities said.

2 Women Sexually Assaulted At Knifepoint In Essex County, Man Arrested

Both women were injured in the attacks, which took place in Irvington, authorities said.

Newark Boy Reported Missing; Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Him

The missing 10-year-old has run away from home before, Newark police said.

NYC Man Fatally Shot In Essex County, NJ: Authorities

A fatal shooting in Irvington claimed the life of a 61-year-old Brooklyn resident, authorities said.

Warren County Man Punches Two Newark Police Officers: Authorities

Police arrested a Phillipsburg resident who allegedly punched two cops in Newark, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Smoke On Turnpike + Student Assaulted + Carjacking

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

Men Carjacked Victim In Newark Restaurant Parking Lot: Feds

Two Essex County men have been accused of carjacking a victim as he waited for his food order in a restaurant parking lot.

Missing Newark Boy Has Been Found Unharmed, Police Say (UPDATED)

Police asked for the public’s help finding a missing 10-year-old boy. He has since been found and is unharmed, authorities said.

Victim Robbed In Newark, Thought He Was Buying Car: Police

Several people robbed a victim at gunpoint and fled through a nearby apartment complex, Newark police said.