Young Boy Shot In Essex County

The six-year-old is expected to make a full recovery, reports say.

12 People Charged With Murder In Essex County

Several of those charged are still at-large. Learn their identities here.

Essex County Teacher Blames Brain Condition For Alleged Sex Crimes

Nicole Dufault says “frontal lobe syndrome” was behind sex acts with six male students.

Patch Series: The Essex County 911 Roundup

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

Traffic Alert: South Orange Avenue Closing In Essex County

The busy county road will close for bridge construction starting on Tuesday. Read how to pass up the traffic here.

Patch Series: The Essex County 911 Roundup

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

Judge Reduces Sex Offense Charges For Essex County Teacher Nicole Dufault

The former language arts teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sexual relationships with six male students.

Woman Jailed For Bribing VA Official In Essex County

The intent of the bribe was to fraudulently obtain $6 million in construction contracts, including those reserved for service-disabled.

East Orange Man Fatally Shot In Newark

Police seek information in the shooting of 20-year-old Brent Williams, who was found unresponsive in a car on Sunday night.

Man Was High On Acid During Parkway Chase That Injured Essex County Woman

The victim suffered a broken arm so severe that the bone was sticking through her skin, prosecutors say.

UPDATE: Essex County Bus Crash Leaves Man In Critical Condition

The Coach USA bus hit a sedan, careened into a passing pedestrian and crashed into a Bank of America branch.

Essex County Politician Punches 75-Year-Old Blind Army Vet In Face

Video surveillance captured the fight, which took place during East Orange’s council primary.

Cops Offer $10,000 Reward For Info In Essex County Murder Case

Alim Abdul-Ghafer, 35, was shot in the hallway of his Newark residence on July 3.

The 'Watcher Of Westfield' May Be From The Kearny Area

The stalker’s letters threaten to fill a frightened couple’s home with “young blood.” Can you help to identify them?

Essex County Man Fatally Shot In East Orange

Three others were wounded; No arrests have been made.

UPDATE: East Orange Man Arrested During Massive Drug Bust In Essex County

Several suspects are still at large. See a list of arrestees, hometowns and charges filed during “Operation TIDE.”

Essex County VA Employee Sentenced For $1.2 Million Kickback Scheme

Jarod Machinga funneled contracts to companies he falsely represented as service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

Patch Series: The Essex County 911 Roundup

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

Essex County Building Inspector Charged With Extortion And Bribery

The East Orange man accepted cash payments for dismissal of housing violations, prosecutors say.

PSEG Issues Warning In Essex County: Don't Use Gas Generators Near Your Home

Read a sad example of why this advice is important.

Essex County Man Pleads Guilty To $2.2B Gambling Ring Involvement

John G. Perna faces 10 years in prison, authorities said.

Husband and Wife Tax Team Convicted of Fraud

The pair operated tax preparation businesses in South Orange and Jersey City.

Top NJ Crime News: Suspected Killer Commits Suicide, Heroin Busts and Overdoses

Patch brings you a statewide roundup of some of the highest-viewed police stories of the week.

Essex County Gang Members Slay One Of Their Own

The two men killed an Orange resident during a “gang disciplining,” prosecutors say.

Missing Child Found Playing Basketball

Police had sent out a Facebook alert asking for residents' help.

In Essex County: Crimes of 'Love' in the Digital Age

Victims of cyber stalking and social networking abuse can get info at free public seminar.

Fire Warning: National Weather Service Issues a Red Flag Alert for Monday.

'Critical fire weather conditions' are being reported in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 2.9 Kilograms of Cocaine into Newark Airport

Canine detected coke inside Puerto Rican national’s suitcase during a routine inspection.

Essex County Police are 'Unaware' of Potential Threat from Gang Members

Baltimore Police Department issues nationwide warning about an organized effort to “take out” cops on Monday.

Essex County to Close Part of South Orange Avenue for Three Days

Construction will focus on the area around South Mountain Reservation, and will take place starting on Tuesday, April 28.

Cops Arrest 21-Year-Old Man for Carjacking Mercedes Benz

Police spot the stolen car in South Orange and apprehend alleged thief.

WEATHER UPDATE: Statewide Storm Reaches South Orange

PSE&G reports power outages to several South Orange homes.

Authorities Identify Woman Found Dead in South Mountain Reservation

Essex County medical examiner rules out homicide as cause of death.

Update: Authorities ID Mother, 29, and Daughter, 7, Found Dead in Essex County Home.

Pair may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning; No foul play suspected.

Young Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Essex County: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Utilities had been shut off and victims were using gas generator, say authorities.

Distracted Driving Crackdown in Essex County Takes Effect: April 1 to 21

Police will be on lookout for texting, inattentiveness, unsafe speeds and pedestrian violations.

Authorities Investigate Murder of Retired Firefighter

Former Essex County emergency worker strangled in home, possibly during burglary.

Romanian Citizen Faces Computer Hacking Charges in Essex County

Man allegedly used malware to steal over 10,000 credit card numbers and sets of fingerprints.

Essex County Home To Two Of 40 Hate Groups In New Jersey

Skinhead, neo-Nazi groups make up more than 75 percent of Garden State's hate groups, according to a report.

Essex County: Police Recover Carjacked Vehicles and Make Arrests

Cars were stolen from Maplewood, Newark