Police & Fire

NEWARK, NJ — As more residents find themselves outside this summer with the easing of COVID restrictions, Newark's Department of Public Safety is striving to become a more positive presence in the community. 

One way the department plans to do this is by hosting community roll calls, inviting the public to come out and partake in the process. The initiative kicked ...

NEWARK, NJ – As two suspects remain at large in the death of Newark resident Debra Derrick, who was fatally shot on her front porch, Essex County authorities are offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of those connected to the murder. 

Authorities upped the ante this week on the reward after they initially ...

NEWARK, NJ — A local contest aimed to reshape the way children in Newark view law enforcement launched on Thursday by the Newark Police Foundation. 

The local nonprofit, joined by city officials and state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, kicked off its “Cops and Kids Community Policing Contest” at Belmont Runyon School on Thursday. The foundation will fund ...

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark woman on Monday was charged for stabbing a man to death, authorities announced. 

Latysha Simmons, 29, of Newark was arrested and charged in the murder of Darien Wharton, also 29 of Newark, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara. 

Simmons fatally stabbed ...

NEWARK, NJ – A 16-year-old Newark boy was shot and killed during the day on June 10, according to authorities.

The teen, whose name is being withheld by authorities, was a Newark resident and pronounced dead on the scene when officers responded to reports of a shooting on June 10, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Calling all firefighters to participate in the "Battle of the Bravest", a firefighter muster and skill competition.

The Battle will be interactive for the public, in addition for the firefighters to enjoy. Hosted by NJ First Responders, FirstNet, and the Firefighters Wear Pink Campaign, the event will occur at Soverel Park in East Orange on Saturday, August ...

A Columbia High School student has died following a shooting on Sunday night at Underhill Field, the South Orange-Maplewood School District has announced. Another student was wounded, according to an email sent to the district by Superintendent Dr. Ronald Taylor.

Names of the students involved have not been released.

"This inconceivable calamity is undoubtedly a devastating blow to our ...

NEWARK, NJ — A driver who suffered a major cardiac incident during a motor vehicle accident this weekend was resuscitated after Newark Firefighters who reported to the scene performed lifesaving efforts on the individual, officials announced. 

Members of the Newark Fire Division’s Engine 10, Ladder 5, Rescue 1, and Battalion Chief 4 performed Cardiopulmonary ...

NEWARK, NJ — Body worn camera footage released by the Newark Police Department on Friday showed that officers were attacked in an altercation at Fabyan Place and Cypress Street amid "sensational" reports that officers were "pummeled to the ground" and "attacked by a mob." 

Due to numerous reports regarding the incident of ...

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department on Thursday was recognized for its commitment to the community, saving the lives of three individuals from attempted suicide. 

The Newark police were presented with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter’s Lifesaver Award. The award commended a Newark sergeant and six officers for their ...