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

Seaside Park police officers and firefighters rescued three swimmers struggling in the ocean off unguarded beaches in the past week, officials said. The most recent rescue took place Thursday when ...

This gives 42% of New Jerseyans anxiety. Luckily, based on a recent study, Jersey’s own Newark Liberty Airport is getting ...

Wall detectives, along with state and federal officers, raided two homes in mailbox check-theft scheme aimed at businesses, arresting three people.

Imagine you've had a long day at work and when you finally get home you need a break. So why not a quick trip to the beach ...

David I. Sutton, 20, now faces additional criminal charges for possession of child sexual abuse material and lewdness, Wall ...