Nutley police blotter

Between Dec. 13 and 20, Nutley PD responded to 20 motor vehicle accidents, 11 disputes, 41 medical calls and these incidents:…

Clerks tied up, shots fired at Belleville Radio Shack armed robbery Sunday morning

BELLEVILLE — The following report was issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday (Dec.…

Have you seen this alleged Nutley burglar?

NUTLEY — Police say they are investigating a diversion burglary that allegedly occurred on Fischer Ave.…

Help sought in cold case

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Somebody knows something. Six years ago, an 87-year-old man was deliberately run…

Scammers out in force for holidays

NUTLEY –  It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of the season.…

Brothers rescue robbery victim, cops say

NORTH ARLINGTON – Two brothers, both in law enforcement, were credited with thwarting a would-be street robbery in the…

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…