Essex County 911: Child Shot|Body Outside Bar|I-280 Crash

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).

Newark Child, 5, Shot On July 4th While Walking With Father: Police

Man’s Body Found Outside West Orange Bar On Independence Day: Police

Car Crash On I-280 In Livingston; Major Delays, ‘Rubbernecking’

3 Fatal Shootings In Newark, 1 On Independence Day: Police

Essex County Activists Arrested Protesting ICE (VIDEO)

Storm Fells Tree In Belleville Church Cemetery

Fairfield FD Fights Home Fire With Aid From Caldwells, Verona

3 Millburn Businesses See Attempted Burglaries On Same Day: Cops

Cops Seek Family Of Homeless Man Killed In Newark Attack

Discarded Fireworks Caused Cedar Grove Garage Fire: Authorities

Nutley Tenant Evicted, Cat Left Behind: Police

Send Essex County news tips and correction requests to Eric.Kiefer@patch.com

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