Police & Fire

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Although full Police Week ceremonies are among the numerous events canceled by coronavirus quarantine, the South Orange Police Department participated in a moment of silence today for New Jersey police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and were added to the Police Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. 

“During Police Week, it’s ...

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark police officer is under investigation following an incident captured on video showing the officer punching a man in the face and head while subduing him on Tuesday night, according to city officials. 

Mayor Ras Baraka released a statement soon after the footage began to circulate on Facebook on Wednesday, saying the officer had been relieved of his ...

NEWARK, NJ — Another member of Newark Police Division died of the coronavirus on Sunday, officials said, making this the fourth loss for the Newark Police Division in the past month. 

Sgt. Michael Clegg, 53, died at Overlook Hospital in Summit, according to his family. He was a 27-year veteran of the force who most recently served at Newark's 1st Precinct and was also a member ...

NEWARK, NJ. — The Newark Department of Public Safety announced Friday that another member of its police division died due to the coronavirus, making this the third in its tally since the onset of the pandemic. 

Officer Michael Connors, 58, died at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital on Thursday, his family said. HIs superiors acknowledged him on Thursday as a pillar of the police ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - In a grand display of gratitude, police, fire departments and EMTs from across Essex County recognized the staff of Hackensack Meridian Health - Mountainside Medical Center for their hard work and bravery. On Friday, the Montclair Police and Fire Departments, in conjunction with the Glen Ridge Police Department, led a procession of more than 50 police, fire and ...

NEWARK, NJ — Friends, family and loved ones of Newark Police criminal intelligence analyst Danny Francis gathered for his final send-off in Roselle on Saturday, bidding farewell to the former Essex County investigator before his interment at Hollywood Memorial Park. 

Francis became the second member of the Newark Department of Public Safety to die from COVID-19 on ...