Crime & Safety
Essex County 911: Mother Killed + Bear Sightings + Gun At Airport
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).
NJ Mom Dies After July 4th Assault; Man Also Wounded 2 Kids: ECPO
Bear Spotted In Essex County Town, Latest In String Of Local Sightings
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Man Dies, Found With Apparent Stab Wounds In Essex County: Prosecutors
12 ‘Violent Crime’ Arrests Announced In Newark: See The List
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Several Vehicle-Related Crimes Reported In Nutley: Police
Antique Gun Seized At Airport, Essex County Man Arrested: Police
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