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Essex County 911: Feats Of Valor + Murders + Passenger Attacks Crew

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

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

Daring Feats Of ‘Valor’ From Cops, Firefighters Earn Solemn Respect From Peers

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Essex County Man Found Guilty Of 2 Murders

Mixed Verdict After Fatal Shooting In Essex County, Suspect Beats Murder Charge

Passenger Attacked Crew Aboard NJ Flight, Sentenced To Prison

Man Punches Woman In Essex County After Argument Near Parking Lot: Police

Cops Show 'Courage, Restraint' During Encounter With Suspect, Authorities Say

Scammers Mimic NJ Town’s Planning Board, Authorities Issue Alert

Expensive Apple Gear Stolen In NJ During Facebook Marketplace Trade: Police

A crowd of attendees at the annual Valor Awards hosted by the Two Hundred Club of Essex County applaud the mother of late police officer Sgt. Joseph Azcona. (Photo: Two Hundred Club of Essex County)
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