Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Murder + School Lockdown + Mail Thefts + Water Mains
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).
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Road Closed After Water Main Break In Essex County Town
Water Main Repair In NJ Town Impacts Service, Traffic
3 Men Went On Mail Stealing Spree Across North Jersey, Prosecutors Allege https://t.co/UPGyB5cIZn
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) January 9, 2026
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