Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Fatal Fire + Shooting + Sex Abuse + Car vs. Building
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).
Fatal Fire At West Orange Townhouse; Investigation Continues
No Charges For Cops After Suspect Shoots Himself In Park: NJAG
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2 Wounded In NJ Shooting; Montclair, East Orange Victims Hospitalized
Essex County Man Sexually Abused 3 Children, Sentenced To Prison
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Driver Crashes Car Into Building In Nutley: Police

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