Essex County 911: Fatal Fire + Turnpike Chase + Burglaries

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 Victim In West Orange Was Trying To Save Cats, Officials Say

Police Chase On NJ Turnpike Ends With Crash; 4 Teens Arrested

Nutley Police: 9 Of 10 Stolen Cars Left Idling, Unlocked With Fob

Wanted Man In Custody After Maplewood Shooting Last Week

Burglaries Reported At Bloomfield College, BMW Dealership

Minnesota Man Accused Of 4 Burglaries In Essex County

5 Workers At Short Hills Mall Store Arrested In Returns Scheme

Stolen Car From Maplewood Recovered In Hoboken

Music From Car Stereo Alerted Essex County Resident To Theft

2 Montclair Restaurants Report Crimes On Same Day

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