Crime & Safety

The Essex County 911 Roundup: Firefighter Gunfire / Cop Hit-and-Run / ATM Skimming Devices / Barbershop Stabbing / Bomb Threa

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

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

N.J. Firefighters Argue, Gunshot Follows: Newark Police

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Newark Airport

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ATM Skimming Devices May Have Caused Fraud In Cedar Grove: Police Issue Warning

Man Arrested In South Orange In Connection With Maplewood Shooting

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Stabbing Reported At Newark Barbershop

Montclair Man Robbed At Knifepoint: Police

Newark Fire Displaces 20: Blaze Started On Runyon Street, Spread To Nearby Homes

Verona Sees Multiple Fraud Cases, Including IRS and Credit Card: Police

Nutley High Gets Bomb Threat, Report Says: Several Other NJ Schools Also See Alerts

Newark Man Murdered, Cops Arrest Alleged Killer: Police

In Cedar Grove: More Charges For Alleged Home Burglar

Bloomfield Cops Find Drugs, BB Gun During Traffic Stop

$4K Cell Tower Batteries Stolen In Cedar Grove: Police

Bloomfield Traffic Stop Leads To 4 Arrests

N.J. Man Allegedly Punched Because He's White: Newark Suspect Arrested

Alleged Drug Deal Goes Wrong In Newark, Man Killed: NJ Woman Pleads Guilty To Leaving Accident Scene

Phone Stolen From Car Outside Seth Boyden School: Secure Your Home and Vehicle, Maplewood Cops Say

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