An Essex County man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly brought a handgun into the county's civil courthouse in Atlantic City, the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office said.

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.

The incident has taken place at a warehouse in Stubbins Hall Lane to the south of the village near the border with ...

as numerous county employees and elected officials assembled for a ceremonial groundbreaking at what will be the site of the sheriff’s office’s new administration building. “This will be a ...

After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes as the death toll continues to rise in the Los Angeles area.

The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions will last until Wednesday, with wind gusts in the mountains reaching 65 mph.

When someone disappears, there’s a domino effect of action to bring them to safety. Posters are put up, appeals shared and ...

An Evacuation Order is mandatory: you shall leave immediately due to imminent danger (e.g., wildfire or flood). Ignoring this puts lives at risk and may interfere with emergency efforts. An Evacuation ...

A new bill passed last year meant to expand pre-charge and restorative justice practices throughout the entire state has some ...

Gov. Phil Scott took the oath of office as governor for the fifth time on Thursday, Jan. 9. This is the full text of his ...

The event will be held at the Essex County College Gymnasium, 177 West Market St. in Newark on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.