Cedar Grove Responders Saved Lives At Near Drowning, Car Crash

Several public safety workers were recognized for going above and beyond during a pair of potentially fatal incidents in Cedar Grove.

Cedar Grove Car Theft; Owner Left Keys In Vehicle, Cops Say

A pair of suspects stole a car from a Westview Court home after the owner left the keys in the car, Cedar Grove police say.

Verona Main Break Closes Street; ‘Discolored’ Water Possible

“Residents may experience no water or discolored water in the area,” Verona police said.

Montclair ‘Boil Water Alert’ Extends To Verona Border: Officials

Verona officials: "There are no issues with Verona-supplied water."

Zero Traffic Fatalities In Cedar Grove Last Year, Chief Says

Cedar Grove put up a big, fat zero for 2016, and Police Chief Joseph Cirasa couldn’t be happier.

Driver Tells Verona Woman, 'I'll Pay For Car Crash' (It Didn’t Work Out, Cops Say)

A Verona woman let another driver off the hook with a promise to pay for the damage after a crash. It didn't work out, police say.

Cedar Grove Park Mischief Incidents Cost Almost $3K: Police

Someone slashed padding in Community Park and burned a small area of the artificial turf at Panther Park, Cedar Grove police say.

Cops Tow ‘Empty’ Van In Verona, Find 2 People Hiding Inside

The van was a-rockin’, so the cops went a-knockin.’

Cedar Grove Cops Collect Donations For Hurricane Relief

Members of the Cedar Grove Police Department set up a collection site to benefit the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Verona Woman Wakes Up To No Cable TV After ‘Suspicious’ Encounter: Cops

A Verona resident woke up to find that her cable service wasn’t working after a “suspicious” encounter, police say.

Verona Business Owner Gets Into Fight With Delivery Driver: Police

An argument over parking erupted into a physical fight between a delivery driver and a local business owner, Verona police say.

3 ATVs Stolen From Verona Business On Pompton Avenue: Police

A Verona business owner reported that someone stole three all-terrain vehicles from his Pompton Avenue store, police say.

Cedar Grove Senior Loses $7K To ‘Grandson’ Phone Scammer

An elderly Cedar Grove man lost $7,000 to a phone scammer who claimed to be his grandson, police say.

Verona Cops Help Reunite Missing Senior With Family

Verona police say the missing senior citizen was found at a train stop in Long Branch.

FBI Releases Cedar Grove's 2016 Crime Stats: Murders, Rapes, Robberies

How many rapes, robberies and assaults did Cedar Grove see last year? Find out these totals and see other local crime statistics here.

FBI Releases Verona's 2016 Crime Stats: Murders, Rapes, Robberies

How many rapes, robberies and assaults did Verona experience last year? Find out these totals and see other local crime statistics here.

Cedar Grove Cops: Possibly Overdosing Man Left At Mountainside Hospital

Police charged a Cedar Grove man with drug offenses after someone dropped off a potentially overdosing adult male at Mountainside Hospital.

Cedar Grove Police Warn About ‘Diversionary Burglaries’

Don’t be a victim of a diversion. That’s the message that Cedar Grove police want local residents to keep in mind.

Verona Police: Runner Had Cardiac Arrest During Labor Day 5K

A runner went into cardiac arrest and had to be rushed to the hospital after completing the UNICO Labor Day 5K in Verona Park, police say.

UPDATE: Construction 'Blasting' Near Verona Postponed For 9/11: Police

Blasting near Verona originally slated for Sept. 11 has been rescheduled for Sept. 12. It's expected to last several weeks, officials say.

Cedar Grove Police Arrest Man On Stolen Motorcycle: Cops

Cedar Grove police arrested a Montclair man after he led officers on a chase on an allegedly stolen motorcycle in Essex County.

N.J. Cop On Personal Transporter Catches Alleged Bank Robber

A police officer on his trusty personal transporter apprehended an alleged bank robber in N.J. minutes after the crime, authorities say.

Cedar Grove Officials Warn About ‘Devil’s Hole’: Sewage Runoff, Deadly History

To some, Devil’s Hole is a “rite of passage” in North Jersey. But there are good reasons not to take the plunge, officials say.

Cedar Grove Driver Revived After Crash At Busy Intersection

Local police, fire and EMS squads worked in harmony to create a safety net that saved the life of a Cedar Grove motorist, authorities say.

Verona Police, Fire Training Exercises At FN Brown School Are ‘No Need For Concern’

Emergency responders plan to conduct training exercises at F.N. Brown Elementary School in Verona from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17.

Cedar Grove Resident Says $10K In Jewelry Went Missing After Contractor Visit

The Cedar Grove detective bureau is conducting an investigation of the contractor, authorities said.

Cedar Grove Police Chief: ‘Thanks For National Night Out’

See some photos from National Night Out 2017 in Cedar Grove.

More Cell Tower Batteries Stolen In Essex County: Police

Thieves continue to pick off cellular towers and storage areas for payloads of valuable-but-hefty batteries in Essex County, police say.

Runaway Dumpster Damages Vehicle In Verona: Police

Verona police say that a waste company working in the township inadvertently set a garbage dumpster rolling downhill and into a vehicle.

Safe With $30K Stolen In Cedar Grove: Police

A thief allegedly stole a safe containing $30,000 from a Cedar Grove resident’s basement, police say.

Cedar Grove Cops Plan Annual DWI Crackdown For 2017

Cedar Grove police will participate in “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over,” which will kick off on Aug. 18 and run until Sept. 4.

Soda-Related Scheme Gets Essex County Man 39 Months In Jail

Prosecutors: An Essex County man promised investors a large percentage of profits. But he used the funds for his personal expenses instead.

Cedar Grove Cop Helps Revive Child Found At Bottom Of Pool

A Cedar Grove cop arrived on the scene of a near-drowning on Suzanne Court just in time to help with a lifesaving CPR effort, police say.

Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After ‘Road Rage’ Argument On Bloomfield Avenue

A dog is recovering well after being thrown out of a parked car during an argument on Bloomfield Ave. caught on video, authorities say.

Dog Heaved From Car During Angry Fight In Essex County (VIDEO)

A man threw a dog out of another driver’s car during an apparent road rage incident captured on video in Essex County.

Swastika Painted At Essex County Elementary School: Officials

Anti-Semitic graffiti was painted at an elementary school in Essex County, according to school administrators.

Essex County Man Fatally Stabbed Wheelchair-Bound Roommate, Found Guilty

Prosecutors say that the Essex County man “brutally” stabbed his wheelchair-bound roommate 12 times after he was asked to move out.

Cops Seek New Jersey Fishnapper: ‘They Drained The Pond’

There was also a turtle that lived in the pond, but sadly, the terrapin could not be located either, police say.

Verona Car Fire Rages Near Apartment Building

A speedy effort from Verona firefighters helped to contain a raging car fire at a Lakeview Place apartment building.

Verona, Cedar Grove Cops Join 2017 Special Olympics Torch Run (PHOTOS)

Several municipal police agencies in Essex County banded together to carry a torch for the Garden State’s Special Olympics athletes.