6 Firefighters Injured, Dozens Displaced After Massive Fire In Newark

The fire started Friday night before eventually spreading to several nearby buildings, reports said.

3 Dogs Kill Man In NJ After He Tries To Break Up Fight, Police Say

He saw the dogs fighting and tried to intervene – but the animals turned on him and attacked, authorities say.

Father Of 3 Killed In NJ Carjacking, Juvenile Arrested: Police Update

“My dad was more than just a father: he was our protector, our guide, and our biggest source of strength.”

FOUND: Missing Newark Teen May Be In NYC, Camden, Police Say

Two missing person cases were reported in one day in Newark, including a case involving a teen girl.

Newark Woman Missing For Nearly 1 Week, Police Ask For Public’s Help

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman in North Jersey, authorities said Monday.

NJ Man Crushed To Death Trying To Stop Carjacking, Police Say

The victim was delivering packages when someone tried to steal his car. He tried to stop them, but was killed in the process, police say.

Bystander Stabbed While Trying To Stop Robbery In Newark, Police Say

Two men with knives allegedly approached a couple and tried to go through their pockets. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.

FOUND: Newark Woman Missing For 3 Weeks, Police Seek Public’s Help

Police were searching for an Essex County woman who had been missing for more than three weeks.

Fire Spotted Near Newark Airport, Videos Show Smoke Billowing Into Sky (UPDATED)

Footage of the smoke has been circulating online, with several people sharing video clips and photos.

Wave Of Arrests After Warrant Sweep In Newark: Charges Include Assault, Carjacking, Kidnapping

Newark police recently announced a wave of arrests as part of their monthly warrant roundup.

Newark Police Warn About Fake ‘Court Notice’ Scam

Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.

FOUND: Missing Newark Teen Traveled To West Orange, Last Seen At Train Station

The missing teen got out of his friend’s car and fled without explanation. He reportedly said he wanted to go to a state park.

East Orange Man Accused Of Pepper Spraying 2 Newark Cops

A police search for the suspect continues, authorities said.

Essex County Man Who Attacked 2 Dog Walkers Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence

A man attacked a woman who was walking her dogs. Then he sexually assaulted a juvenile and threatened to kill him, prosecutors say.

4 Injured As Gas Line Explodes, Destroys Home In Newark, Reports Say

The explosion forced dozens of evacuations and more than 20 people into temporary shelter, the Red Cross of New Jersey said.

Videos Show Fatal Police Shooting In Newark: ‘Gut-Wrenching Tragedy,’ Official Says

The “difficult to see” videos show the fatal shooting of Wali Bey, a lifelong Essex County resident and father of two children.

Carjacker Threatened To Drive Away With Kids Still Inside Vehicle, Newark Police Say

Police used a tracker to trace the stolen vehicle. When the carjacker spotted them, he tried to drive away, authorities said.

18 People Homeless After Fire Destroys Newark Homes, Officials Say

A fire truck responding to the fire was hit by a car and knocked out of service, reports said.

NJ Man Found Guilty After Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Newark

The driver had his car towed to a junkyard to destroy the evidence, prosecutors said.

Planes Collide At Newark Airport Tuesday

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating following the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday morning.

Fire At Industrial Building Kills Man In Irvington, Investigation Continues

The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.

NJ Man Fatally Shot Robbery Victim, Pistol-Whipped Another; Jury Finds Him Guilty

A jury recently convicted an Essex County man of murder after he robbed two people on New Year’s Eve in 2023.

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.

Missing Newark Man Frequents Park Near Belleville, Police Say

A missing Essex County man was last seen more than a month ago, authorities said.

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

“We hope these lengthy sentences send a clear message that vigilante justice will not be tolerated,” a county prosecutor said.

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

Police received a 911 call about a man with a gunshot wound outside a building on Lexington Street at 3:38 a.m.

Man Killed In Newark Shooting, 2 Others Wounded: Authorities

Police officers found three men with multiple gunshot wounds at the scene.

LOCATED: Missing 13-Year-Old Newark Girl Last Seen Near Busy Intersection, Police Say

Police asked for the public's help finding a missing teenage girl in Essex County. She has been found, authorities said.

Ambulance Carjacked Near Hospital In Newark, Police Say

Two workers were sitting in the ambulance when a man approached them. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.

Warrant Sweep In Newark Nets Arrests For Assault, Robbery, Stalking: Police

Newark police made a wave of arrests in January. Charges include aggravated assault, weapon possession, robbery and stalking.

Missing Newark School Worker Found Dead Inside Her Home, Police Say

The missing woman was last seen at her job, police said.

Essex County 911: Shooting + Driver Flees Cops + Greenhouse Fire + Scammed In Parking Lot

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

Fatal Shooting In Newark, Man Found With Multiple Gunshot Wounds

The victim was found on Bergen Street. He was shot multiple times, authorities said.

Missing NJ Teen Was Sex Trafficked In Essex County, Prosecutors Say

The teen was set up on "plays" with adult men in exchange for money, prosecutors alleged.

Phony 'ICE Agent' Robbed 2 Victims In Newark, Police Say

A New Jersey man has been linked to a pair of robberies – each involving a fake “immigration officer,” authorities say.

Newark Teen Reported Missing Amid Major Snowstorm, Police Say

A 17-year-old New Jersey resident went missing amid a major snowstorm in Essex County. He may be headed to Middlesex County, police said.

Controversy Boils Over Newark Police Shooting; IDs Of Deceased Man, Officer Released

More details have emerged about a fatal police shooting in Newark on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Missing Newark Teen Was Last Seen Several Months Ago, Police Say

The 15-year-old was last seen in Essex County in October 2025, authorities said.

Missing Newark Teen Last Seen 1 Month Ago Outside YMCA Building: Police

The 15-year-old girl has run away from home in the past. She was carrying a large duffel bag when last seen, authorities said.

Police Shooting In Newark On MLK Day: 1 Dead, 1 Wounded, Authorities Say

No police officers were wounded, authorities said.