"I 'aint got no gun," a man says before police handcuff him. He allegedly fired a weapon in front of a local business, authorities said.
Newark police asked for the public's help finding a missing, 80-year-old man. He has since been located unharmed, authorities said.
A Missouri resident has been accused of “sexually exploiting” two children in New Jersey via the internet, authorities said.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of a 52-year-old man in Newark. No arrests have been made, authorities said.
Jeremy Arrington killed three people and tried to kill three others after becoming enraged over a Facebook comment, authorities said.
The scheme involved controlled substances such as Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall, plus other drugs such as Cialis, prosecutors said.
Newark police recovered six illegally possessed guns last weekend, adding to a surge of gun seizures in the first quarter of 2022.
A Rutgers New Jersey Medical School physician discusses how to keep children safe
Khalil Wheeler Weaver killed 3 women in Essex County in 2016. He’s officially been charged with another murder, authorities said Thursday.
The Newark Housing Authority’s former IT director used his position to run a scam involving phones and tablets, prosecutors said.
An Essex County man faces life in prison. He has three prior felony convictions, prosecutors said.
NJ Transit police asked for the public’s help finding a missing woman. She's been found safe, authorities said.
Nearly 70 firefighters helped to battle the fire, with only one injury reported: a fire captain twisting his ankle, authorities said.
Newark police released details about several incidents involving guns – and the arrests that followed.
Prosecutors said the victim – a “hardworking and well-liked” store manager – was stabbed and left to bleed to death on the floor.
UPDATED: A second teen was inside the vehicle at the time, but wasn't injured, authorities said.
A Newark resident was stabbed to death last weekend, authorities announced Monday.
Newark is warning residents to be aware about recent attacks on people experiencing homelessness in New York City and Washington D.C.
Police say the 31-year-old male driver, who had a suspended license, turned left onto the railroad tracks instead of using the roadway.
Police arrested a Newark man and charged him with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place on 10th Street.
Officers found a handgun in the area and saw property damage due to gunfire, Newark police said.
A 28-year-old man died in a shooting in Newark, authorities said. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday.
Police asked for the public’s help finding a missing and “endangered” 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Newark.
A 30-year-old man died in a triple shooting in Newark. Two other victims were wounded, and are in stable condition, authorities said.
The arrestees are accused of crimes including murder, assault, aggravated manslaughter, armed robbery and sexual assault, police said.
It began with a comment on Facebook, prosecutors say.
Although there was no threat to the school, it was locked down as a safety precaution, Newark police said.
Karon Bell of Newark was charged with one count of criminal sexual contact, the Hudson County Prosecutor's office said Saturday.
A gospel singer from Newark has been charged with criminal sexual contact, unlicensed practice of medicine and luring of an adult.
Carla Vicentini was last spotted leaving a bar and grill in Newark in 2006. The Brazilian exchange student hasn’t been seen since.
Police asked for the public’s help searching for a 28-year-old North Jersey man. He’s since been found, authorities said.
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place on Sussex Avenue, authorities said.
Newark police asked for help finding a missing senior who is diagnosed with dementia, authorities reported Monday.
The missing man's family told Carlstadt police that he planned to meet a woman in Newark. But he didn't show up, authorities said.
Updated: Police had asked for the public’s help finding the teen so that he could be reunited with his family. He's been found unharmed.
A gas station worker said three women pulled his sweatshirt over his head and took money from his pocket. Then he was hit with a stun gun.
Essex County Sheriff’s Office: A man held his girlfriend hostage in her apartment. “I’ll kill you in this house,” he allegedly told her.