Crime & Safety

Essex County 911: Police Kill Bear + Drug Bust + Missing People

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, 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).

Bear Killed In Essex County After It ‘Traps’ Woman, Child: Police

Gang Members Sold Drugs At Intersection In Essex County: Feds

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East Orange Man Accused Of Robbing Bank In West Orange

Nutley Police: Missing Woman Found Walking Along Route 3 In Clifton

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NJ Teen Reported Missing; Police Seek Help

Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian With Truck In Belleville: Police

Bullet Hole Found In Car Door In Montclair: Police

Man Chucks Bottle Through Car Window In Newark, Hits Driver: Police

Smash-And-Grab Burglary In Livingston Leaves Door Shattered: Police

Theft Suspects Spray Fire Extinguisher At Security In NJ Mall: Police

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