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Essex County 911 Roundup: Bear Sighting / Cops Catch Sheep / Child Sex Assault / Gun At Airport

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

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Find out why those sirens were wailing… Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

Black Bear Seen In Maplewood Near Hilton Library

Livingston Cops Corral Escaped Sheep

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3 Theft-Related Incidents Reported: Apple Store At Short Hills Mall

Belleville Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Child, 7: Prosecutor

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28 Batteries Stolen From ATT Cellular Site In Nutley: Police

Newark Airport: Man Arrested After Loaded Gun Found In Luggage

2 Bloomfield Home Burglaries Reported In 1 Day: Police

Belleville Water Main Break: Mill Street, Wednesday

Newark Man Allegedly Threatens To Shoot Girlfriend: Police

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