West Orange Residents Report Attempted Home Burglary, Car Burglary

A resident heard banging coming from the front of their home around 4:50 a.m. Another resident reported a car burglary the following day.

Man Tries To Enter West Orange Resident's Car As It Idles In Driveway: Police

An unknown SUV pulled up near a West Orange resident’s driveway. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.

Wallet With $1,500 In Cash Stolen At West Orange Grocery Store: Police

The wallet was believed to have been left unattended at some point, police said.

Essex County 911: Deadly Fire + Electrocution + Bus Rider Raped + Venmo Thief

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

Raging House Fire Kills Young Girl, Grandmother In Orange

The home was “completely destroyed” in the fire. Two people were killed: an 8-year-old girl and her 70-year-old grandmother.

West Orange Man Sentenced For 2 Murders In Nearby Towns

The murders took place in the Oranges. The shooter will serve a lengthy prison sentence, prosecutors said.

Drug Bust In Montclair, West Orange Ends With 2 Arrests: Officers Seize Ecstasy, Gun, Cash

Essex County sheriff's officers raided a stash location in Montclair and an accused drug dealer’s home in West Orange, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Feats Of Valor + Murders + Passenger Attacks Crew

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

Mixed Verdict After Fatal Shooting In West Orange, Suspect Beats Murder Charge

The shooter – who was also hit by gunfire – was convicted of aggravated assault but acquitted of a murder charge, prosecutors said.

West Orange Man Found Guilty Of 2 Murders In The Oranges

ECPO: An Essex County resident shot one victim in the back of the head. The next day, he fatally shot another person at a mechanic’s shop.

NJ Pastor Demanded Sex, Forced Labor From His Followers, Feds Say

Forced sex. Cleaning raw sewage. Killing rats. This was the daily reality for members of this “church” in New Jersey, prosecutors allege.

Missing ‘Endangered’ East Orange Woman Last Seen Leaving Apartment: Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman in North Jersey.

Essex County 911: Student Murdered + Fatal Fire + Smoke Near Airport

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

Fatal House Fire Claims Man’s Life In West Orange, Victim Found In Bedroom

An investigation continues into a fire that killed a man in Essex County, authorities say.

Fake ‘Court Notice’ Scams Reported In Essex County: What To Know

Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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.

NJ Man Murdered Teacher Outside Of Her Home, Loses 2nd Trial After Court Overturns Verdict

A New Jersey man who murdered his ex-girlfriend 10 years ago got a second trial after his conviction was overturned – and he lost again.

House Fire Kills Woman, Injures Others In West Orange, Officials Say

Authorities attempted to rescue the woman by cutting a hole in the home before she died, officials said.

Essex County 911: Police Shootout + Devastating Fire + Truck Hits Bus + Sex Videos

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

Car Chase Ends With Police Shootout In The Oranges, More Details Released

State troopers tried to pull over a car near the American Dream Mall and it sped away. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.

West Orange Man Paid Juveniles To Make Sexual Videos, Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges

Investigators found thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said.

7 West Orange Police Officers Promoted, New Chief Sworn-In

The ceremony saw the swearing-in of West Orange’s new police chief, Matthew Feula. Seven local officers received promotions.

New Police Chief Appointed In West Orange: Feula Takes Reins From Abbott

A changing of the guard has taken place at the West Orange Police Department.

Sisters Die Trying To Save Disabled Dad From Thanksgiving Fire In Essex County NJ: Officials

Sisters died on Thanksgiving trying to save their father from a fire in an Essex County home, prosecutors said.

Essex County 911: Police Shooting + Sex Abuse + Gambling Ring + Burglaries

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

NJ Police Shoot Man Near Busy Highway In Orange After Car Chase: Authorities

A police investigation continues, authorities said.

West Orange Schools Get Bomb Threats On Election Day (UPDATED)

Three bomb threats were directed at schools in West Orange. Here's what we know so far.

Man Shot Dead In NJ City, No Arrests Announced

Police are seeking the public's help with the investigation.

Essex County 911: Murder + ‘Quicksand’ + Missing Teen + Car Crash

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

West Orange Woman Accused Of Sex Trafficking Teen Girl

Four women have been accused of "human trafficking" a teenage girl. Three have been arrested and one remains at-large, prosecutors said.

East Orange Man Dead, Toddler Hospitalized After DWI Driver Hits Pedestrians: Prosecutors

A Bloomfield resident has been charged with vehicular homicide. Several other people were injured in the crash, prosecutors said.

Newark Man Sentenced For Slaying In The Oranges 5 Years Ago

The victim was shot in the back – killing him instantly, Essex County prosecutors said.

Essex County 911: Drug Ring + Fatal Crashes + Mail Truck Smash-And-Grab Thefts

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

Heroin Trafficking Ring Stretched From Essex County To NYC: Police

A “multi-million-dollar heroin mill” allegedly run by two brothers from the Oranges has been shut down, authorities said.

Dump Truck Crashes Into Building In West Orange, Red Cross Responds With Aid

Volunteers assisted eight people in two families with temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs, the Red Cross reported.

Police Locate Woman Reported Missing Near West Orange And Montclair

The missing woman walked away from her home around midnight, police said.

Essex County 911: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend + Motorcycle Crash + Stolen Mail

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

Violent Crime In West Orange: See How Town Compares To State, US Levels

Here are the town’s violent crime numbers dating back to 1986 – and how it looks on a chart, as per the FBI.

Man Shot In Neck In West Orange, Hospitalized With Severe Blood Loss: Police

The man refused to give any information about how the injury happened or who was responsible, police said.

Bus Crashes Into Building In West Orange; Driver Hurt, Residents Lose Homes

The crash caused a lamppost on the sidewalk to go through the floor of an apartment above a storefront, authorities said.