West Orange PD ‘Proud’ Of Diversity Among Its New Police Officers

SEE: “The future of the West Orange Police Department is right here in this photo.”

Essex County 911: Amber Alert Update|Mother’s Day Shooting

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Man Jumps On West Orange Cop Car; Here’s How Officers Responded

West Orange officers saw an “apparently intoxicated” man jumping on a parked cop car. Their response made the department proud, police said.

UPDATE: NJ Amber Alert Canceled After Baby Found Safe

Authorities have canceled an AMBER Alert for an infant from East Orange after the baby was recovered.

West Orange Cops Earn Award For Response To ‘Horrific’ Crash

A pair of West Orange’s “most dedicated police officers” earned an award for their response to a horrific accident, officials said.

West Orange Police Respond To 2 Carjacking Attempts, Detain 3

Carjacking attempts were reported near ShopRite and the AMC Theater. West Orange police detained three juveniles and recovered a BB gun.

Essex County 911: Missing People|Child Luring|Helicopters

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Police Probe Possible Fatal Stabbing In East Orange

An East Orange man died and two other people were hospitalized, authorities said.

East Orange Man Dies In Fire At Senior Apartment Building

A fire at Norman Towers in East Orange claimed the life of a 61-year-old resident on Monday morning, authorities said.

West Orange Police Renew ‘Oath Of Office’ For 2021

According to the West Orange Police Department, there’s a “solemn pledge” that officers make when they commit to a career in public service.

Livingston Police Help Arrest West Orange Burglary Suspects: PD

Livingston officers helped to apprehend 3 people after a car chase. They were found with burglary proceeds from West Orange, police said.

Missing West Orange Juvenile Found Safe: Police

UPDATED: A juvenile diagnosed with autism was reported missing in West Orange. He's since been found safe, police said.

West Orange Police Mark 2 Victories In Fight Against Opioid Abuse

A West Orange cop has saved five people with Narcan. The WOPD collected 21 pounds of prescription drugs during an annual takeback event.

Man Pleads Guilty, Drove Truck Into NJ Planned Parenthood: ECPO

A man claimed he was willing to die when he drove a truck into a building, injuring 3 people, including a pregnant woman, prosecutors said.

West Orange 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that only about 10 percent of perpetrators of child sexual abuse are strangers to the child.

Man Charged With Stalking In West Orange: Police

West Orange police charged a man with stalking and burglary after he followed a woman and tried to enter her home, authorities said.

East Orange High School Student Fatally Shot: Authorities

A shooting claimed the life of a teen in East Orange. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, police said.

Triple Shooting In Essex County; 30-Year-Old Victim Dies: Police

A triple shooting in Orange claimed the life of a 30-year-old victim and hospitalized two others on Wednesday night, prosecutors said.

Package Theft Suspect Apprehended In West Orange: Police

West Orange police credited “teamwork between diligent residents and patrol officers” for the bust.

Free Naloxone In West, East Orange: NJ Tries To Slow Overdoses

Pharmacies in East and West Orange will be giving out free packs of the drug, which can potentially reverse an opioid overdose.

Essex County 911: Flash Mob Video|Child Porn Charges|ATM Scam

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Essex County 911: Fiery Crashes|Fatal Stabbing|Shotgun Robbery

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

Cops Offer $10K Reward To Catch East Orange Man’s Killer

The victim worked at a juvenile detention center, but there's no evidence the shooting was related to his employment, prosecutors said.

West Orange Man Shot In Bridgewater, Dies: Prosecutor

A pair of New Jersey men were arrested – and one charged with murder – after a West Orange man was shot Saturday, authorities said.

Police Probe Fatal Beating Of East Orange Resident

A 45-year-old East Orange man was found severely beaten. No arrests have been made as of Friday, authorities say.

Hit-And-Run In East Orange; Newark Man Dies, Reward For Info

Essex County authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Here’s How West Orange Police Handle ‘Use Of Force’: Chief

How does the West Orange Police Department handle “use of force” situations? Chief James Abbott offers a breakdown.

Police Probe Gunshot Deaths Of West Orange Mother, Daughter

Police are investigating a pair of “suspicious deaths” in West Orange involving a 36-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter.

East Orange Residents Abused Child, Left Her With Fractures: ECPO

A pair of East Orange residents have been accused of abusing a 3-year-old girl, leaving her with fractures to her knees, arm and hand.

No Arrests Made In Fatal Shooting Of Orange Resident: Authorities

A 23-year-old man died in a shooting on Liberty Street in Orange, authorities said.

$125 Million For West Orange Woman Hurt By Verizon Pole: Reports

A rotten utility pole fell on a West Orange woman and caused serious injuries, reports say.

2 Men Charged With Murder After Shooting In East Orange

Authorities charged two men with murder after a shooting in East Orange claimed the life of a 31-year-old victim.

Essex County 911: Woman With Coronavirus Missing|Racist Slurs

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Man Robs West Orange Bank, Arrested At Local Hotel: Police

A tip from a driver in West Orange helped to apprehend a man accused of robbing a local bank, authorities said.

West Orange Man Had Images, Videos Of Child Sex Abuse: Prosecutor

Devices and digital storage media were seized from the West Orange man’s home for forensic examination and analysis, authorities said.

'Operation Hellcat' Theft, Burglary Probe; W. Orange Man Charged

Detectives said two suspects may have committed additional commercial burglaries and thefts throughout New Jersey.

$5K Reward Offered To Catch Essex County Hit-And-Run Driver

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is asking for the public’s help solving a “cold case” from 2006.

Essex County 911: Flames From Plane|7-Eleven Robbery|Saw Attack

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Ex-Navy Member Sentenced; Helped NJ Couple Get Guns In Virginia

A Virginia resident bought five guns at a store, then gave them to a NJ couple. One was later recovered during an arrest in Essex County.

Family Friend Betrays Essex County Father, Stabs His Son: ECPO

An Essex County man let his best friend live in his home rent-free. When asked to leave, he stabbed his former friend’s son in the neck.