Newark public safety director resigns, mayor names police chief to replace him
Outgoing Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced his resignation internally on Nov. 4, effective this Friday.
Woman fatally struck crossing street in Newark
The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling north on First Street attempted to turn left onto Central Avenue ...
Essex County honors local veterans at 15th annual Veterans Day observance
Essex County Community Star Awards were presented in recognition of service to the country and continued dedication to public ...
7 N.J. men stole over a dozen luxury cars in massive theft ring, feds say
The investigation began in November 2021, when police began probing a series of high-end car thefts and learned that the ...
2 N.J. towns vote to sell their water utilities — while another decides to keep control
Voters in Manalapan Township and the Village of South Orange on Tuesday agreed to sell their aging, debt-ridden water ...
5 arrested after N.J. cops seize assault rifle, drugs, cash during multi-county raid
The raids were the result of a four-month investigation and targeted people believed to be involved in drug distribution in Essex, Union and Hudson counties.
Small plane skids off runway while attempting to land at N.J. airport, police say
The pilot then turned back toward the Fairfield airport and his landing gear did not deploy because of the electrical problems, authorities said. This caused the plane to skid off the runway as it was ...
Family Promise of Essex County seeks volunteers for poverty relief initiative
Family Promise of Essex County is calling for volunteers to join its poverty relief initiative, Circles. The program aims to transform lives and communities through human connection and collaboration.