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Essex County 911: Cops Search For Killer + Big Scrap Yard Fire

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

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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).

East Orange Man Shot Near Home; Police Search For His Killer

Massive Scrap Yard Fire At Port Newark Took 2 Days To Put Out

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Icy Road May Have Caused Nutley 'Rollover Crash,' Police Say

Huge Pile Of Stolen Car Key Fobs Recovered In Essex County

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2 Cars Stolen, 1 Found In Montclair

Running Mercedes And Land Rover Stolen In Millburn

Burglar Bashes Cameras In Nutley Doctor's Office With Pipe

2 Cars Stolen In Bloomfield; Vehicles Left Running, Police Say

Fire At Chemical Company In North Jersey; No Injuries, Authorities Say

Road Near School Will Be Closed In Caldwell All Day

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