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

The lawsuit says “nearly everyone” at the county jail facilities are denied direct-acting antiviral drugs as part of ...

Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex ...

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is joining a Tri-County Special Response team with advanced tactical training as ...

In the aftermath of a tornado that touched down in the Irvington area, authorities are giving an update on the damage.

Once a prosecutor of serial killers and career criminals, retired Essex County District Attorney John McDonald Sr. died at home Saturday after a brief illness. McDonald, 94, got a guilty plea from ...

Two people were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield on Monday, April 14, ...

EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) – One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Edgar County over the weekend. Officials say a driver called 911 after spotting a body on East 1200th Road. When deputies ...

Hamilton County Sheriff’s office is investigating the incident further in conjunction with the FBI. The post said at the time, it was an active scene and to stay away from the area. Holly ...

The cost of providing unlimited free phone calls to inmates at state prisons and correctional facilities is rising, and county sheriffs are seeking more money and reforms from Beacon Hill to help ...