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 ...

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 ...

A female police officer has filed a civil suit against the borough of Morris Plains, claiming that she had endured years of discrimination based on her gender, and that she ...

The Atlantic City (Union) Education Association President has sent out a written directive to certified and supportive staff ...

Sasha C. Raught, 56, of Manchester, has been accused of having sex with three teenage girls during his years at two private ...

The Stafford Township Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the drivers of two vehicles who drove ...

A grant of close to $2.5 million from NJ's Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation Program will help in the building ...

The 5-year-old Cumberland County kindergartner was reported missing during a family outing to Bridgeton City Park on Sept. 16 ...