Essex County 911: Deadly Ship Fire + School Shelters In Place + Burglaries

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

NJ Man Missing For Nearly 1 Month, Newark Police Seek Public’s Help

Police are asking for help finding a man who has been missing for nearly a month in Essex County.

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl From Newark Has Been Found Unharmed, Police Say

Police asked for the public's help finding a missing girl in North Jersey. She has been found unharmed.

Grieving Newark Mom Sues Building Owners After Boy Falls To His Death: Report

The lawsuit claims that negligence contributed to a 2-year-old child’s death – here’s why.

Wanted Fugitives Arrested In Newark; Charges Include Assault, Robbery

Newark police arrested several people accused of violent crimes during their latest wanted fugitive sweep.

Shootings Keep Dropping In New Jersey, State Reaches 'Historic Low In Gun Violence'

The trend was seen in nearly all of the state’s largest cities, officials reported.

2 New Year's Shootings In Newark: 1 In Critical Condition, Teen Is 'Stable': Police

Two shootings took place on New Year’s Day. Each happened within about 10 minutes of each other, authorities say.

Newark Saw Historic Drop In Murders Last Year, Car Thefts Also Down

New Jersey's largest city has seen its lowest number of murders in more than seven decades, city officials say.

Police And Fire News In Essex County: Most-Viewed Articles Of 2025

Deadly shootings. Tragic fires. Heartbreaking crashes. Vigilante justice. A prison escape. Here are the year’s top stories in Essex County.

Cops Search For Shooters After Drive-By Gunfire At Newark Apartment Complex

Authorities say the Bradley Court apartments have seen other recent crimes, including fatal shootings and an "open-air narcotics market."

Teen Girl Missing In Newark, May Have Gone To NYC: Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 17-year-old girl in Essex County, authorities said Tuesday.

Fatally Wounded Man Shoots 2 Attackers At Newark Recording Studio, Police Say

Four people were shot at a local music studio. One man has been charged with murder. Another fired in “self-defense,” police say.

Missing Newark Man, 27, Found Unharmed: Police

The missing man drives an orange-colored Dodge Charger, police said.

Newark Woman Missing, Family Hasn’t Heard From Her In Years: Police

Police are asking for help finding a missing North Jersey woman.

NJ Man Hits Cop With Car In Newark, Drives Away: Police

Police found and arrested the suspect. Here’s what happened, authorities say.

4 Arrested After Deadly Shooting In Newark Kills Boy, Teen, Woman

Police got a break on the case when they found a stolen car used in the shooting – which had been set on fire.

Fatal Shooting Near Recording Studio In Newark; 2 Dead, 2 Wounded (UPDATED)

“That place is usually quiet,” a bystander said.

Newark Cops Arrest Several Assault Suspects During Warrant Roundup

Three of the suspects have been charged with robbery, and one was wanted in connection with a carjacking, Newark police said.

Bystander Shoots, Kills Dog As It Attacked Woman In Newark, Cops Say

The concerned citizen remained on the scene of the shooting, authorities said.

Man Fights Back Against 2 Muggers In Newark, Police Say

The victim refused to comply and punched one of the suspects in the face, police said.

Teenage Girl In Newark Has Been Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks: Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen in Essex County, authorities announced Tuesday.

Missing Newark Man Experiences Seizures, Police Ask For Public's Help Finding Him

Police are asking for help finding a missing person in Essex County, authorities said Monday.

Death Toll Rises For Deadly Newark Shooting, 19-Year-Old Dies After Gunfire Shakes City

A third victim was pronounced dead after a violent shooting in Newark. No arrests have been announced.

Essex County 911: Deadly Shooting + Fatal Fire + Teen Stabbed + Stolen Puppy

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

Fatal House Fire In Newark Kills 60-Year-Old Man, Authorities Say

Firefighters found the victim unresponsive in a second-floor hallway, authorities said.

Newark Police Search For Missing Woman Last Seen On Irvine Turner Boulevard

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 35-year-old woman in North Jersey.

Search For Shooter Continues After Deadly Violence In Newark, Victims Identified

"You shattered families and shook an entire city – you prove nothing but your own weakness," a public safety official said.

'We Will Not Rest Until There Is Justice': Boy, Woman Killed In Newark Shooting, 3 Others Wounded

Victims of the deadly shooting included a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman. Three other people were wounded, including another child.

Child, Woman Dead After 5 Shot In Newark: Prosecutor

3 injured victims are at the hospital.

2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling 20 Stories In Newark: Reports

Police said the incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday.

Newark Man Sexually Abused Underage Family Member, Found Guilty

She was 11-years-old when the abuse started, Essex County prosecutors said.

Student Brings Loaded Gun To Newark School, Found Stashed In Book Bag: Police

The student triggered the metal detector and a wand, which alerted school officials, according to police.

Missing NJ Woman Last Seen At Newark Penn Station Has Been Found (UPDATE)

A missing woman was last seen at a busy train station in New Jersey. She has since been found unharmed, police said.

Newark Teen Reported Missing On Halloween, Police Seek Public’s Help

Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old in North Jersey.

Newark Woman Missing For Nearly 7 Months, Police Search Continues

The missing woman was in possession of an electric scooter and a mini-speaker when she was last seen, authorities said.

NJ Man Strangles Girlfriend, Dumps Body Near Golf Course, Prosecutor Says

The man also sent texts from the dead woman's phone to make it look like she was alive, according to officials.

Newark Man Murdered Stepfather, Sentenced To Prison

A New Jersey man shot his stepfather multiple times as he and his daughter were getting out of a vehicle, prosecutors said.

Man Hit With Gun During Newark Robbery, Search Continues For 2 Of 3 Suspects: Police

The victim told the suspects that he had no money, then one of them hit him on the head, police said.

Newark Man Opened Fire On Crowd, Found Guilty Of Murder

One person was killed and several others were wounded, Essex County prosecutors said.

Newark Teen Has Been Missing For Nearly 2 Months, Police Continue Search

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 19-year-old in Essex County.