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.

East Orange Is Using Drones To Battle Crime, Fight Fires

“We are able to send a drone to an emergency anywhere in the city within four seconds flat. That’s a game changer.”

Missing Man Found; Left Home Near West Orange, Montclair Border (UPDATED)

Police asked for help finding a missing person in Essex County. He has since been located.

Missing Man With Alzheimer's Last Seen 2 Days Ago In East Orange: Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 86-year-old man who was last seen in Essex County.

East Orange Woman Reported Missing, Last Seen Headed To Newark: Police

The missing East Orange woman is non-verbal. She was last seen heading to Newark, and is known to frequent Orange, police said.

West Orange Resident Arrested In Connection With Shooting: Prosecutors

A West Orange resident is one of three suspects arrested in connection with a shooting in Verona, authorities say.

Bear Escapes Enclosure At Turtle Back Zoo, Walks Through Unlocked Gate

The geriatric animal – a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly – was discovered by zoo staff in less than five minutes.

ICE Arrests Wanted Fugitive In East Orange: Officials

A man wanted for homicide was recently apprehended in the Oranges, authorities said.

Essex County 911: Dangerous Fires + Home Intruders + Gang Arrests

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

Fire Breaks Out At Eagle Rock Reservation In Essex County

About 18 acres burned before firefighters got the blaze under control, authorities said.

2 Missing Person Cases In West Orange In A Week, Both Found: Police

The missing person was located in both cases, authorities said.

NJ City Councilman Tried To Intimidate Tow Driver With Gun: Prosecutor

The driver was towing a vehicle owned by the councilman’s relative at the time, prosecutors said.

Essex County 911: Search For Killer + Home Invasions + Gym Photos

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

West Orange Man Photographed People In Verona Gym's Bathroom: Police

A West Orange resident has been accused of taking photos of people in the bathroom of a gym in Verona, police say.

Man Found After Going Missing At West Orange Rehab Center Lot (UPDATE)

The 38-year-old walked away from his family after being taken to a rehab center with a head injury, West Orange police said.

Essex County College Prof Accused Of Criminal Sexual Contact

The adjunct professor – a West Orange resident – has been accused of “sexually inappropriate contact” with an adult student.

Essex County 911: Missing People Found Dead + Shooting + Burglaries

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

Car Burglary Spree Near West Orange Shopping Center, Cops Make Arrest

A wave of vehicle burglaries took place at a local shopping center in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, police said.

Phone Scamster Poses As Essex County Cop, Authorities Issue Warning

Someone has been falsely identifying himself as an Essex County sheriff’s officer. Here’s the name to look out for, police said.

West Orange Tax Prep Business Owner Sentenced For Fake Returns

The Pennsylvania resident has been barred from preparing tax returns for anyone other than himself, the IRS said.

Essex County 911: Mother Slain + Saved From Fire + School Lockdown

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

Man Found With Fatal Stab Wounds At East Orange Apartment: Prosecutors

A fatal stabbing took place in East Orange over the weekend, authorities announced Monday.

Essex County 911: Fatal Shootings + Car Hits Kids + Text From ‘Boss’

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

NJ Man Murdered Stranger Outside Supermarket, Found Guilty: Prosecutor

An Orange resident fatally shot an East Orange man outside a supermarket. There was no indication they knew each other, prosecutors said.

Missing West Orange Teen Found In Good Health, Police Say (UPDATE)

The missing teen was last seen at home after leaving a soccer game. He has since been found, West Orange police said.

West Orange Resident Scammed For $400K, Police Make Arrest: WOPD

The arrest was made after an “intensive investigation in a relentless cyber-chase which crossed state lines,” West Orange authorities said.

Essex County 911: Shooting In Park + Sex Encounter + Crowd vs. Cop Car

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

Victim Dies After Shooting In Orange; Police Arrest Suspect

Police have apprehended a suspect in a fatal shooting that took place at a park in Orange, authorities said.

West Orange Home Damaged In Fire, No Injuries: Report

One person was inside at the time, but they were alerted in time by someone at the front door, a report says.

NJ Burglary Spree Included West Orange; Police Make Arrests

Police have made arrests in connection with a string of home burglaries that took place across North Jersey, including West Orange.

West Orange Police, Fire Statistics: See Recent Updates From Township

Check out some stats for parking tickets, traffic stops, arrests, building fires, car crashes, gas leaks, EMS calls and more in West Orange.

3 Men Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Near YMCA In East Orange

The men held a stakeout at the victim’s apartment, making their move when he left to visit his mother, prosecutors said.

Essex County 911: Fatal Shootings + Sex Trafficking + Gun At Airport

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

33-Year-Old Victim Dies After Shooting In East Orange: Police

A police investigation continues into a fatal shooting that claimed a man’s life in East Orange, authorities said.

West Orange Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student

A teacher at the Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange was arrested, police said.

Essex County 911: Devastating Fires + Multiple Stabbing + Robberies

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