The busy county road will close for bridge construction starting on Tuesday. Read how to pass up the traffic here.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
The former language arts teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sexual relationships with six male students.
The intent of the bribe was to fraudulently obtain $6 million in construction contracts, including those reserved for service-disabled.
Police seek information in the shooting of 20-year-old Brent Williams, who was found unresponsive in a car on Sunday night.
The victim suffered a broken arm so severe that the bone was sticking through her skin, prosecutors say.
The Coach USA bus hit a sedan, careened into a passing pedestrian and crashed into a Bank of America branch.
Video surveillance captured the fight, which took place during East Orange’s council primary.
Alim Abdul-Ghafer, 35, was shot in the hallway of his Newark residence on July 3.
The stalker’s letters threaten to fill a frightened couple’s home with “young blood.” Can you help to identify them?
Three others were wounded; No arrests have been made.
Several suspects are still at large. See a list of arrestees, hometowns and charges filed during “Operation TIDE.”
Jarod Machinga funneled contracts to companies he falsely represented as service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
The East Orange man accepted cash payments for dismissal of housing violations, prosecutors say.
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John G. Perna faces 10 years in prison, authorities said.
The pair operated tax preparation businesses in South Orange and Jersey City.
Patch brings you a statewide roundup of some of the highest-viewed police stories of the week.
The two men killed an Orange resident during a “gang disciplining,” prosecutors say.
Police had sent out a Facebook alert asking for residents' help.
Victims of cyber stalking and social networking abuse can get info at free public seminar.
'Critical fire weather conditions' are being reported in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Canine detected coke inside Puerto Rican national’s suitcase during a routine inspection.
Baltimore Police Department issues nationwide warning about an organized effort to “take out” cops on Monday.
Construction will focus on the area around South Mountain Reservation, and will take place starting on Tuesday, April 28.
Police spot the stolen car in South Orange and apprehend alleged thief.
PSE&G reports power outages to several South Orange homes.
Essex County medical examiner rules out homicide as cause of death.
Pair may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning; No foul play suspected.
Utilities had been shut off and victims were using gas generator, say authorities.
Police will be on lookout for texting, inattentiveness, unsafe speeds and pedestrian violations.
Former Essex County emergency worker strangled in home, possibly during burglary.
Man allegedly used malware to steal over 10,000 credit card numbers and sets of fingerprints.
Skinhead, neo-Nazi groups make up more than 75 percent of Garden State's hate groups, according to a report.
Cars were stolen from Maplewood, Newark
Essex County motorist accelerates in reverse and crashes into 64-year-old man
Prosecutor identifies body of 48-year-old Pierre Auguste
Commuters should make alternative travel plans
AK-47 assault rifle, hollow point bullets, heroin, cocaine and cash seized