Essex County 911: Shootings|Bear Sighting|Empathy From Cops

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).

Empathy From Newark Cops Helps Avert 2 Suicide Attempts

Newark Man Charged With Murder After East Orange Shooting

Spring Bear Sighting In Essex County: 'Stay Clear,' Officials Say

Possible Shooting In Montclair; Person Treated At East Orange Hospital

2 Cars, $23K In Phones Stolen From Short Hills Mall

Newark Man Carjacked Woman, Arrested Hours Later

Home Intrusions In Bloomfield; Handgun, BB Gun Involved

Juveniles Accused Of Going On 'Violent Crime Spree' In Essex County

2 Business Burglaries Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day

4 Stole $500K In Cash, Jewelry From Verona, NJ Homes: Authorities

Nutley Driver Says Imposter Racked Up $1K In E-ZPass Violations

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