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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

FBI Nabs Wanted Fugitive In Essex County After 16 Years On The Lam

South Orange House Fire Claims Owner's Life: Police

Montclair Man Allegedly Swung Dog Into Tree, Charged With Cruelty

South Orange Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

Belleville Police: Car Stripped Of 4 Tires, Left On Milk Crates

Crash Causes '5-Mile Delay' On Garden State Parkway: 3/19

Cedar Grove Police End Probe Into Student's Social Media Post

Man With Gun Wrestled To Ground In Belleville Grocery Store: Cops

Maplewood Man Fraudulently Financed, Sold Luxury Car: Prosecutor

Just A Drill; Gas Leak Simulation In Montclair On March 26

Belleville Sees Main Break, Some Should Boil Water: Officials

South Orange Resident Loses Safe, Valuables During Burglary: Cops

Bloomfield Gas Line Repairs Shut Down Montgomery Street

Cedar Grove Police Charge Alleged Jaywalker With Pot Possession

$2K Plow Stolen Off Nutley Resident's Truck: Police

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