May 19th, 1971

The Lone Ranger Theme...

The Lone Ranger theme unmasks music for kids...

August 7th, 1981

Orange Police Exam Aid...

The City of Orange plans to offer free tutoring help to police Civil Service exam applicants who have applied to take the test this fall.

August 5th, 1983

Reuben T. Armstrong - Obituary.

ARMSTRONG -- On Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1983

Cop Completes Cycle of 48 States...

In 1977, Orange Police Lt. Charles Cobbertt set a goal of riding his motorcycle in each of the 48 contiguous United States. This year, he completed the project.

Orange Policeman accuses Mayor of 'Tokenism'...

The head of the Orange Police Department's black officers union yesterday accused Mayor Paul Monacelli of supporting "tokenism" instead of affirmative action gains.

Robert Brown, Orange’s first African-American mayor, died Sunday at age 62...

The accomplished lawyer and politician served as legal counsel to the government committee that recommended President Richard M. Nixon’s impeachment...

NAACP, black leaders back 'permanent' promotion in Orange...

The heads of three black police organizations in Essex County and the president of the NAACP...

Orange PBA denies involvement...

A spokesperson for the Orange Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) said yesterday that the union has had nothing to do with the controversy surrounding the promotion of a black police sergeant.

Black officer sworn in as sergeant...

Orange Police Officer Charles Whittle yesterday was sworn in as a permanent sergeant, ending a dispute and racial controversy of nearly a year over his promotion.

Allegations of Police Drug...

A claim that a small group of Orange police officers is being investigated for drug trafficking went unanswered at last night's city council meeting.

Orange Police Chief confirms probe...

An investigation has been launched into possible criminal activity among police officers in Orange, the city's chief has confirmed.

Orange names Cop Director...

Charles C. Cobbertt, 49, was appointed police director by the Orange City Council last night. Cobbertt becomes the first black to hold the position.

Orange man captured...

A 19-year-old Orange man has been arrested on charges of driving a $68,000 Mercedes-Benz stolen in a Livingston armed robbery two months ago.

2 seized in Video Burglary...

Eyewitnesses to an Orange video store burglary yesterday were credited with helping lead police to a man and a woman charged with the crime.

Witness to Orange house Burglary credited...

An eyewitness to an Orange house burglary yesterday was credited with alerting the police to the crime and later identifying the suspects so they could be arrested.

Drug dealers Hit Hard...

A crackdown against drug traffickers in Orange is continuing, according to Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

Three Juveniles are charged in Assault...

A 21-year-old man was hospitalized yesterday after three juveniles beat him in the head with a baseball bat on Main Street in downtown Orange, authorities said.

Orange woman Killed in street fight...

A 20-year-old Orange woman died yesterday after being attacked in the street by six women who beat her before they stabbed her, according to Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

Woman Killed in fight over Man...

A 20-year-old Orange woman died yesterday after being attacked in the street by six women who beat her before they stabbed her, according to Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

Three held in Orange gang-style Stabbing...

Three people have been arrested in connection with the beating and stabbing death of a 20-year-old Orange woman earlier this week, the city's police reported yesterday.

Man Seized 'Tapping' fridge...

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Orange yesterday on charges of breaking into an unoccupied garden apartment and trying to steal a variety of refrigerated meals.

Ex-convict accused of Abusing girl...

A Newark man who was recently released from Trenton State Prison...

E. Orange shipper Jailed...

An East Orange Businessman has been jailed on charges that he accepted money from customers to ship furniture and other items to Jamaica in the West Indies, and instead kept the money and furniture for himself.

9 Arrested, Cocaine seized...

Orange Police Director Charles Cobbertt yesterday announced the arrest of nine people during a weeklong crackdown that is part of a continuing effort to rid the city of drugs.

Pair is Apprehended in Orange...

Orange vice squad detectives arrested two people and confiscated 30 vials of crack in a drug raid at William Street and Greenwood Avenue, Police Director Charles Cobbertt said.

Man seized in Fake ID Scam...

Orange police have arrested an East Orange man who was entering residences with a bogus Public Service Electric & Gas Co. identification card and trying to swindle residents, police said.

Orange Police offer civil service training...

The Orange Police Department will be conducting training classes to prepare applicants for the November civil service exam, Police Director Charles Cobbertt announced.

Orange Mayor and Director Barred...

A Superior Court judge yesterday imposed restraints upon Orange, blocking the new mayor and police director from interfering with Police Chief Robert Sorge's supervision of the day-to-day operations of the 85-officer department.

Injured Man found on train tracks...

An unidentified man in his early to mid-20s was critically injured Sunday night after he either "fell onto the train tracks or was hit by a train" in Orange, Police Director Charles Cobbertt reported yesterday.

State tries to Fix Rift...

The state Attorney General's Office is trying to mediate the problems between Orange Police Chief Robert Sorge and the city's new police director, Charles C. Cobbertt.

Body found near entrance to Cemetary...

The body of a man in his early to mid 60s was found yesterday near the entranceway of a church cemetery at Main Street and Scotland Road, according to Orange Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

Crack suspect faces Charges...

An 18-year-old Orange man has been arrested on charges of poessessing and trafficking 57 vials of crack, the potent cocaine derivative, near a school.

Cops Probe car shooting...

Orange police are trying to determine who fired several gunshots and used a baseball bat to damage a car parked outside a public housing building on Wilson Place, Police Director Charles Cobbertt said yesterday.

Another Teen girl held in fatal...

A 16-year-old girl has become the fourth suspect arrested in connection with the gang stabbing death last summer of a woman in Orange, Police Director Charles Cobbertt said yesterday.

Six Charged in Drug bust...

Six people have been arrested in Orange on Drug possession and trafficking charges, according to Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

2 seized in different Assaults...

The sexual assault and robbery of a woman in Orange yesterday and the robbery and attempted sexual assault on another woman 40 minutes later led police to arrest two men, one in each crime.

Orange Senior dies of Scalding...

An 80-year-old Orange man died yesterday from burns he received Oct. 24, when he and his daughter got into an argument in the house they shared and she poured boiling water on him...

Attorney General supports Orange...

Attorney General Cary Edwards has filed a court brief in support of a political interference and harassment lawsuit Orange Police Chief Robert Sorge has filed against the mayor and police director.

Raid in Orange nets drugs, 2...

Orange police arrested an 18-year-old man and a juvenile companion and seized about $7,500 worth of cocaine in a raid on an apartment yesterday.

3 Arrested, drugs seized in Raid...

Three people were being held yesterday on drug charges stemming from a raid of an Orange home that netted police $3,500 worth of narcotics and $900 in cash, authorities said.

Police Search for Essex Man...

Orange police are investigating the disappearance of a 21-year-old man who has been missing for more than a month.

Irvington seeks Senior's kin...

Irvington police are trying to locate the relatives and friends of a 86-year-old man who was critically injured in a car accident Sunday.

Irvington seeks Senior's kin...

Irvington police are trying to locate the relatives and friends of a 86-year-old man who was critically injured in a car accident Sunday.

Building Porter is charged in Slaying...

A building porter in Orange was charged yesterday with the September murder of an elderly woman who lived in the apartment building where he worked.

Suspended Cop Chief denied reinstatement...

A judge in Newark has denied suspended Orange Police Chief Robert Sorge's request to be reinstated while awaiting a hearing on charges of bribery, insubordination and conduct unbecoming a police officer.

Police Arrest two suspects in Armed Robbery...

Orange police arrested two armed robbery suspects after a short chase yesterday morning, according to Police Director Charles Cobbertt.

To Sit or Not to Sit...

Orange Mayor Robert L. Brown's attempt to install two members on the recently expanded board of education promptly, rather than wait until May, precipitated arguments and a disturbance at last night's board meeting.

Orange Mayor proposes $25 million budget...

Orange Mayor Robert L. Brown last night proposed a $25.4 million budget for 1989, representing a 4.5 percent or $1 million-plus increase over last year's spending plan.

Man in car accident Dies...

A 57-year-old Orange man hurt in a two-car accident Sunday later died from his injuries, police said yesterday.

Family of 7 seized on Drug counts...

An Orange family - both parents, three adult children and two juvenile daughters - have been arrested on charges they were trafficking cocaine out of their home, Police Director Charles Cobbertt said yesterday.

Orange Cops probe case of Cabbie...

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office and Orange police yesterday confirmed that they are investigating a weekend shooting and aggravated assault incident...

Orange Cops trade .38 Revolvers for 9mm...

The Orange Police Department is distributing new 9mm semi-automatic pistols to its officers and discontinuing the use of .38-caliber sidearms it has utilized for at least 40 years.

4 Teen troublemakers Arrested..

Four teenagers, all with "extensive" juvenile records, have been arrested in Newark following a chase in which they attempted to elude police in a stolen vehicle...

Orange slows 'Drug Shop Center'...

Orange police arrested 17 people yesterday and charged them with possession of cocaine afer staking out a public housing project...

Essex man Killed after Slaying Child...

A West Orange man, who became enraged after teenagers pounded his car with rocks, yesterday shot and killed one child...

New York Times

Jersey Man Kills Girl, 10, And...

A former mental patient shot and killed a 10-year-old girl and critically wounded two other children here this afternoon, before being killed...

Friends say Gunman showed no signs of Trouble...

The West Orange gunman killed after slaying a child and wounding three other persons Saturday had not displayed emotional problems in recent years, several acquaintances said yesterday.

Newark girl accused of Torching Lockers...

A 16-year-old Orange High School sophomore yesterday was arrested and charged with deliberately setting three fires in student lockers...

Orange Police, Abandoned Cars...

Before you abandon your car in Orange, take notice, warned Police Director Charles Cobbertt yesterday...

Officials in tour of Public Housing...

Law enforcement officials and residents of public housing found pride and self-worth can be used as weapons in the war on drugs...

5 in Orange family seized for Drugs...

Orange police yesterday arrested a family suspected of deaing drugs from their home...

Fugitive is charged with Orange Murder...

A fugitive has been arrested and charged with the murder of a live-in maid whose bloodied body was found in an Orange home...

Ex-cop cited in Shooting after Crash...

A former Orange police officer has been named in an Essex County grand jury indictment, charging him with aggravated assault stemming from an incident when he fired at...

Finance Chief is Appointed...

The city of Orange has hired a new municipal financial director, Jack W. Kelly, a former senior budget analyst for Essex County...

Orange Cops ask Clues in Pedestrian Shooting...

A 34-year-old man remained hospitalized yesterday after being shot in the chest while walking along a street in Orange, police said.

Orange tailor, Stabbed, Robbed...

A 68-year-old Orange tailor working in his Cleveland Street store was stabbed and seriously injured yesterday by an assailant who robbed him...

Orange issues Warning as it cites...

An Orange store owner was charged yesterday in connection with the sale of fireworks to a minor as Police Chief Charles Cobbertt warned that cops...

Hatchet-wielding man Shot by cop...

A hatchet-toting Orange man was shot yesterday by police after he became irrational and lunged at an officer trying to calm him down, authorities reported...

Two nabbed for Shooting cab rider...

Two East Orange residents have been arrested on charges they shot and attempted to rob a man entering a taxi yesterday in neighboring Orange, according to police.

Suspect cited for False ID...

A 19-year-old Orange man, who was arrested Wednesday on charges of shooting and trying to rob a man entering a taxi in Orange, was charged yesterday...

Orange man charged in Bungled Burglary...

A 26-year-old Orange man was charged with burglary early yesterday after he dropped into McCory's at 3 a.m., police said.

Orange man seized in Child Sex Assault...

Orange Police arrested a 25-year-old man Tuesday and charged him with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.

Ex-boyfriend seized in Orange Sex Assault...

An East Orange man was arrested in Middlesex County yesterday and charged with raping his former girlfriend in her Orange apartment...

Woman seized in Robberies...

Brother held in Man's attack...

September 2nd - two articles

Mayor, council tangle of Orange Budget...

The Orange City Council and Mayor Robert L. Brown last night wrangled for more than 1.5 hours over some final municipal budget amendments...

Three seized with Cocaine...

Orange police last night arrested three men and confiscated drugs worth an estimated $6,000 during a raid at a William Street apartment.

Man seized in Shooting...

A 23-year-old Springfield man has been arrested for firing a gun at a teenager during a weekend football game at Bell Stadium in Orange, authorities said.

Boyfriend seized for Terror and Assault...

A 35-year-old Orange man yesterday was charged with holding his girlfriend prisoner in his apartment, robbing her at knifepoint and assaulting three police officers, according to authorities.

Gunmen hunted in Orange Holdup...

Four armed suspects were being sought in Orange yesterday for staging a noontime holdup outside the National Westminster Bank on Main Street...

Man held as Drug Kingpin...

A 27-year-old Orange man, described by police as a major narcotics distributor along one of the city's main thoroughfares, has been arrested...

52 seized for Drugs in Essex...

A total of 52 suspected drug users were arrested during a "sell-bust" operation coordinated by four Essex County law enforcement agencies...

Drug Raid nets 10 in Orange...

Seven adults and three juveniles have been arrested in an Orange housing project apartment for narcotics trafficking and selling cocaine...

Suspect, 19, in Homicide...

A 19-year-old city man wanted for homicide surrendered to police early yesterday morning, ending an intensive hunt involving Orange and Union City detectives...

State Reviewing Police Car Pusuits...

THE scene is familiar to any fan of heart-pounding action films: police officers radio headquarters that they are in "hot pursuit of the suspect's...

Orange Journal; Beset by Crime, a City Struggles...

LAST August, more than 300 residents gathered at the municipal stadium here in a driving rain for a rally to whip up enthusiasm for National Night Out...

House Where 9 Died in Blaze...

The house where nine people died in a fire had operable smoke detectors, city officials said today...