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Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent 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 Child’s Gunshot Death Was ‘Self-Inflicted,’ Police Say

Newark Teen Fatally Shot Near High School; No Arrests Made

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Person Struck By NJ Transit Train Near Millburn Was A Juvenile

‘Hostage Situation’ In Caldwell Lasts Through The Night

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Belleville Man Pleads Guilty; Sold Stolen Cars On Internet

Multiple Suspects Reported In 2 Bloomfield Robberies

Montclair Police Probe Report Of Gunfire, 6 Bullet Casings Found

Autographed Springsteen, Van Zandt Poster Stolen In Essex County

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