NORTH ARLINGTON – Two brothers, both in law enforcement, were credited with thwarting a would-be street robbery in the…
Category: Public Safety
KPD: Arrested in stolen Mercedes
A 2008 Mercedes-Benz parked in the lot near Applebee’s and Burger King on Passaic Ave. at 3 a.m. last Wednesday…
Take precautions if you’re expecting a delivery, HPD says
HARRISON – The Christmas Grinch has been busy in Harrison this season. Police said that during…
Nutley PD: Beware of Yuletide scammers
NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…
2 teens are charged in Kearny arson
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A cooperative investigation by the Kearny Fire Department and Police Department into…
KPD: How sweet it is
On Dec. 1, Officers Tom Sumowski and Steve Hroncich, responding to a 3:30 a.m. report of a disorderly person…
News from the Nutley police blotter
Dec. 1 A Hillside Ave. resident reported a case of identity theft. Police said someone had opened a utility…
Street attack & more: HPD blotter
A man reported that he was assaulted by two men on Dec. 1, shortly after 6 p.m., at Harrison Ave.…
Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville
The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
Cops not charged in shooting
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – An Essex County grand jury has voted not to bring…
Staying safe at all times
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Despite the dateline, this is an article for readers in all…
$1M in drugs trafficked, 31 arrests
Following a three-month cooperative investigation involving 26 law enforcement agencies, authorities last week reported they had brought down a narcotics ring operating…
From bad to worse, in a hurry & more: NPD blotter
It all started when Nutley PD observed a man “peering into car windows” on Washington Ave. on Nov. 24.…
Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice
NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…