Essex County NJ News

Newark police arrested 20 people with outstanding warrants for violent offenses during a January fugitive roundup. The department says operations like this aim to improve neighborhood safety.

Authorities in New Jersey are asking for the public’s help locating Monique Massenburg of Newark. The 59-year-old woman was last seen in August 2019. Anyone with information is urged to contact Newark Police.

Authorities in Newark continue searching for 53-year-old Robin J. Bacote, who was last seen on March 28th near Baldwin and Clinton Avenues. Police are urging anyone with information to contact their 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line.

Ryan L. Terry, a former Essex County Sheriff’s Officer, admitted to a bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen and altered checks. He now faces up to 30 years in prison.

Claire's, known for ear piercings and kid's jewelry and accessories, is having financial problems and one store in NJ is shutting down.

30 people have been charged for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold large amounts of fentanyl and crack cocaine in Newark.

State troopers were busy last weekend as they focused their efforts on getting violent criminals off the streets in two big New Jersey cities.

Authorities in Newark are looking for a man who allegedly stole a large statue of the Virgin Mary.

Wanted: a guy in New Jersey who allegedly stole a lot of snacks from a bargain store.

A convicted felon in New Jersey potentially faces life in prison after admitting to gun and drug charges.

Officials across the Garden State ask for help finding a missing woman and her young niece.

Two people from opposite sides of the country have been indicted in connection to the murder of a man this past summer.