Essex County News, Weather & Scanner Reports
Breaking news, police and fire scanner coverage, severe weather alerts and power outage updates for Essex County, New Jersey.
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🚨💙 5-Year-Old Girl Rescued from Water at Branch Brook Park 🌊
Bystanders and law enforcement rescued a 5-year-old girl from the water at Branch Brook Park on Sunday. After receiving life-saving CPR on-site, the child was transported to University Hospital in alert and conscious condition.
🚨🌧️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR BERGEN, ESSEX & PASSAIC COUNTIES ⚠️🌊
A flash flood warning is in effect for Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties until 6:30 a.m. Monday. Residents are urged to avoid travel and stay away from flooded roadways as heavy rain causes dangerous conditions across the region.
🚨 Multiple People Seriously Injured In Route 21 Crash Near Nutley-Belleville Border 🚨
A multi-vehicle crash on Route 21 near the Nutley-Belleville border left several people seriously injured Saturday. Authorities say a northbound vehicle crossed the median and struck two southbound cars; the accident remains under investigation.
🚨 FAIRFIELD: DEANTE HUMPHRIES ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP 🚔🔫
Fairfield police arrested a Texas man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun with high-capacity ammunition. Deante Humphries faces weapons charges and was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
🚨⚡ DANGEROUS DOWNED POWER LINE CREATES HAZARD IN BELLEVILLE ⚡🚨
Belleville officials closed the intersection of Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue Tuesday after a downed power line began arcing. PSE&G worked with emergency crews to secure the scene, and residents were warned to avoid the area during the severe weather.
Fairfield Hotel Investigation Leads to Heroin Distribution Arrest
A drug investigation at a Fairfield hotel has resulted in the arrest of a Paterson man on multiple drug-related charges.
Woodland Park Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Vehicle Burglary in Fairfield
A Woodland Park man has been arrested following an alleged attempted motor vehicle burglary at a Fairfield business earlier this year.