Top Police, Fire Stories Of 2022 In Essex County: The Year In Review

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Why were those sirens sounding in 2022? Take a look back at some of the year’s most-viewed police and fire stories in Essex County (click headline to read the article).

Essex County Serial Killer Charged With 4th Murder: Prosecutor

Khalil Wheeler Weaver killed 3 women in Essex County in 2016. He's officially been charged with another murder, authorities said Thursday.

Heartbreak, Outrage Over Slaying Of Student-Athlete In East Orange

Mourners gathered to honor Letrell Duncan and speak about gun control, mental health, school disparities and violence in Black communities.

15-Year Sentence For Killer Of Maplewood Teen Moussa Fofana

Yohan Hernandez of Newark was sentenced in the killing of Moussa Fofana, 18, in Maplewood.

Police Arrest NJ Gunman Accused Of Shooting 2 Newark Cops (Updated)

An East Orange man was charged with the attempted murder of two Newark police officers. Here are the latest updates on the shooting.

2 Men Accused Of Slaying At Eagle Rock Reservation In Essex County

Several hikers found a body with gunshot wounds at the reservation in March near the border of West Orange and Montclair.

NJ Family Files Lawsuit After Fatal Police Shooting In Newark

Advocates have maintained that Carl Dorsey, 39, was unarmed during the shooting, which took place on New Year's Day last year.

Elderly NJ Man, 76, Killed In East Orange House Fire

The victim lived alone in a single-family home in East Orange, authorities said.

Videos Show Police Chase Prior To Fatal Crash In Essex County

Montclair police tried to pull over a car in connection with a robbery. The driver sped away and crashed in Glen Ridge, authorities said.

Nutley Fire Chief Arrested, Thought He Was Meeting Teen For Sex: Prosecutor

Police arrested a volunteer fire chief in Nutley after he allegedly attempted to meet a juvenile for sex in North Bergen, authorities said.

Huge Water Main Break Wreaks Havoc In 3 Essex County Towns

Water pressure cut out in Belleville, Bloomfield and Newark. It affected hospitals, summer school programs and more.

Nutley Sub Teacher Accused Of Masturbating In Class – Twice

A substitute teacher in Nutley has been accused of masturbating in class near students. He's no longer employed with the district.

Fatal Fall At Belleville Hospital; Rope Made Of Bedsheets Found: Police

A 72-year-old man was pronounced dead outside Clara Maass Medical Center. Police found a "makeshift rope" hanging out a third-floor window.

Man Who Died In West Orange Shooting Identified As Newark Resident

No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, Essex County prosecutors said.

Elderly Married Couple Found Dead In Fairfield, Autopsy Pending

A woman, 83, and her husband, 84, were found dead in their apartment. There is no danger to the community, authorities said.

Newark Cops Help FBI Find, ID Sex Trafficking Victims

The Newark Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies helped the FBI carry out "Operation Cross County."

After String Of Armed Robberies, Maplewood To Hold Safety Town Hall

The police will give updates and an "overview of their response plan to the recent crime trend," said a message from the town of Maplewood.

Car Thief Returns After Finding Child In Vehicle: Montclair Police

A car thief entered a BMW, but there was an 11-year-old child inside. He left … but came back soon afterward, Montclair police said.

Robbery At Chit Chat Diner In West Orange; Men Flee With Cash

Three kitchen workers were present at the time of the robbery, West Orange authorities said.

Bloomfield 7-Eleven Worker Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

Three men robbed a convenience store employee in Bloomfield. One of them "threatened to kill" the victim, police said.

Restaurant Worker Assaulted While Taking Out Trash In West Caldwell

Police have caught one suspect after three people assaulted a restaurant employee in West Caldwell, they said.

Man And Teen Charged After Woman Robbed At Park In Millburn: Police

A man and a teen were charged with robbery after a woman was pushed to the ground and robbed of her purse at a Millburn park, police said.

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