The fire took place at a Fairfield auto auction lot on Route 46 during the early morning hours.
The storm strengthened to a Category 3 storm, packing 120 mph winds, with expected landfall by Monday.
Police Blotter: Sept. 21 to 27
Joaquin could pack winds as high as 90 to 100 mph as it approaches the East Coast.
One of the biggest storms since Sandy could hit N.J. - although the path is still uncertain. A separate rain storm arrives Tuesday.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
When officers told her to pull over, she instead headed for New Jersey before getting stopped in Jersey City.
Police have caught more than 80 alleged trespassers at the Essex County Hospital Center so far this year. More are expected for Halloween.
The "RoadSnacks" website has a list (see below) of towns who use the adultery site, and their percentage of users. No names were revealed.
Two women are accused of running a scheme to collect fraudulent claims in the name of a Cedar Grove dentist.
Man is between 45 and 50 years old and was wearing black swim shorts when authorities found him, police said.
Cedar Grove police arrested a suspect wanted for an earlier Little Falls home burglary hiding in the storage room of the building.
Winter could hit New Jersey hard this year. Instead of hurricanes and snowstorms, nor’easters could dominate the forecast.
See video of audio calls below - ex-cop likely won't face charges because of the incident, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
Police Blotter: Sept. 7 to 13
Police Blotter: Sept. 4 to 11
The teen has been arrested and charged with supporting a terrorist organization.
Executive Director warns New Jersey travelers to 'be patient, be prepared.'
The natural gas line was ruptured during demolition, Cedar Grove police say.
The CGPD will act as a collection site for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 26.
Up until now, we had 16 straight weekend days without measurable rain. But all that comes to an end soon, likely Saturday.
Police Blotter: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
Patch identified data based on reported crimes per 1,000 residents - and some towns you wouldn't expect to see here were identified.
Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
New Jersey has essentially gone 18 days without rain, and a heat wave has forced a number of school districts to close early.
Men went on joy ride in Budget rental lot. The suspects had a Glock 40 calibre handgun on a booster seat, according to the Port Authority.
The girl was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital with a knee injury.
Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to 31
Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to 28
Cedar Grove police caution residents to keep their garage doors closed.
The roadway will be closed for the "next few weeks," police say.
"Plan an alternate route," Verona police suggest.
Police Blotter: Aug. 14 to 19
Police Blotter: Aug. 17 to 23
Police are seeking a woman who allegedly stole a pocketbook from a shopping cart and tried to use the credit cards at the Willowbrook Mall.