Newark Man Brutally Beaten In His Apartment, Jury Returns Guilty Verdict: ECPO

A verdict has been reached in a case involving a brutal beating that put a man into a coma for two weeks, Essex County prosecutors said.

Police Probe Fatal Shooting On Union Avenue In Irvington

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Essex County on Monday night, authorities say.

Fatal Shooting In Newark Claims Life Of 33-Year-Old Victim

Police found the victim inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.

Victim Left In Pool Of Blood After Holiday Attack In Newark: Police

The attacker shoved a man to the ground, stomped on his face, robbed him and fled through several local backyards, authorities said.

Fatal Shooting In Essex County; Newark, Irvington Men Guilty Of Murder

Three men have been found guilty of murder in connection with a fatal shooting that happened in Newark more than four years ago.

Essex County 911: Crash Hurt Cop + Train Strike + Gunshots At Gas Station

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

Missing Newark Man Last Seen Nearly 6 Months Ago: Police

The missing man is known to walk with a blue rollator walker. Here’s where he was last seen, police say.

Victim Stabbed In Newark, Police Search For Attacker

Police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed a victim earlier this week in Newark.

Man Shot Behind Newark School, Search For His Killer Continues 4 Years Later

Police are offering a $10,000 reward to help catch the person who gunned a man down behind an elementary school in New Jersey.

Newark Residents Murdered Teen While Pursuing ‘Vigilante Justice,’ Prosecutors Say

Two New Jersey residents opened fire on a car full of robbery suspects. They face 30 years to life in prison, prosecutors say.

‘Disturbing’ Bail Scam Is Targeting Essex County Families, Authorities Say

“If you receive such a request, do not send money – it is a scam,” an official warned. Here’s how the scheme works.

Gang Members Sold Drugs At Housing Complex In Newark, Feds Allege

Federal prosecutors announced charges against 24 people who were allegedly involved in a drug ring that operated in New Jersey.

Suspect Stabs Victim Multiple Times In Newark, Flees Scene: Police

The assailant motioned like he was going to shake the victim’s hand – but stabbed him instead, police said.

Fire At Newark Apartment Building Leaves Several Families Without A Home

Four children and nine adults were relocated after the blaze, authorities said.

Newark Man Told Sex Assault Victims They Were In Danger From Gang: ECPO

A man told several victims that they were in danger from a street gang. It was a lie to manipulate them into sex, prosecutors say.

Teen Dies In Newark Shooting, 4 Others Wounded And Hospitalized

Five people were hit by gunfire during a shooting that took place near the border of Newark and East Orange, authorities say.

Fatal Stabbing With ‘Machete-Style Knife’ In Newark; NJ Man Sentenced

A Monmouth County resident was sentenced to state prison in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in Newark.

Drug Gang Sold Fentanyl, Crack Near Housing Complex In Newark, Feds Allege

Most of the suspects are in police custody. Four suspects remain at-large, federal authorities said.

Missing Newark Man Last Seen Leaving Taxi, Police Seek Help

The missing man was last seen getting out of a taxi, authorities announced Monday. He was last seen nearly a week ago.

Newark Man Attacked Pregnant Wife, Teen Witnessed Beating: ECPO

A New Jersey resident strangled and beat his spouse. She was six-months pregnant at the time, prosecutors said.

Man Robbed Business, Family Barbecue In Newark: Police

Newark police are asking for help identifying a suspect in two armed robberies that recently happened in the city.

Newark Man Sentenced After Fatal ‘Ambush’ In East Orange: ECPO

An assailant chased his victim down the street with a knife – stabbing him at least 10 times, Essex County prosecutors said.

Newark Man Found Guilty Of Murder In The Oranges

The shooter claimed he acted in self-defense. A jury didn’t agree, Essex County prosecutors said.

Newark Girl, 15, Has Been Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks: Police

Newark police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old girl.

Essex County 911: Police Sweep + Bat Attack + Drag Racers Arrested

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

Dozens Arrested In Essex County, Including 9 Wanted Homicide Suspects

A major law enforcement sweep ended with 56 arrests in Essex County, prosecutors say.

5 Drag Racing Suspects Arrested In Newark After ‘Street Takeovers’

One racer hit a lieutenant trying to escape, and another driver ran over a cop’s foot, police said.

Bullet vs. Phone: Shooting Victim Catches Lucky Break In NJ, Cops Say

A gunman’s bullet ricocheted off an iPhone in a victim’s pocket in Newark – leaving him unharmed, authorities said.

Missing Teen Fled To Newark Penn, Hasn’t Been Seen Since: Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen in North Jersey.

2 Newark Missing Person Cases: Teen Found, Search For Woman Continues

UPDATE: Newark authorities issued two missing persons alerts in a 24-hour span. One has been found, a search for the other continues.

Missing Newark Woman Last Seen With Scooter Nearly 7 Weeks Ago: Police

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

Worker Had Fatal Injury Inside Elevator Shaft At Newark Building: PD

A man died after suffering an injury inside an elevator shaft at an under-construction building in Newark, authorities say.

Fatality In Essex County Prison Parking Lot; Officer Found Dead

Authorities are investigating a suspected suicide that took place in the parking lot of the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark.

Missing Newark Girl Located Unharmed, Police Say (UPDATED)

Police asked for help finding a missing 13-year-old. She has since been found and is unharmed, authorities said.

$5K Reward To Catch Newark Man’s Killer; Cops Seek Suspect

The victim, a 22-year-old man, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest, authorities said.

21-Year-Old Newark Man Reported Missing, Police Ask For Public's Help

The missing man, who has been diagnosed with autism, is known to frequent the area near a local recreation center, police said.

Man Fired Gun At E-Bike Riders In Newark, Police Say

A first-floor window of a nearby residence was shattered by a bullet, authorities said.

Essex County Man Murdered Victim, Intimidated Witnesses: ECPO

Eyewitness statements to police were edited over a video referring to “snitches,” which was then posted on social media, prosecutors said.

NJ Man Jumps From Third-Story Window To Escape Cops, Found Guilty

An Essex County man leaped out of a window in a failed escape attempt, seriously injuring himself in the process, authorities said.

Cops Bust Up Violent Drug Gang With Newark, Elizabeth Ties: NJAG

Authorities have announced charges against 26 alleged members of a major drug ring in North Jersey.