Drunk Mom Suffocates Baby, Prosecutor Says: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Officials said a New Jersey mom was sentenced for manslaughter after her 6-month-old son was suffocated to death when she fell asleep with him in her arms. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Four kittens were found dumped on the median of a Basking Ridge roadway on Wednesday morning, and officials are looking for more information to identify who left them there. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A robbery suspect in Hamilton was nabbed by the cops after they tracked him with the help of a drone, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. One of the nation's youngest pilots says he couldn't have reached his dream without hard work – and the help of New Jersey-based Eagle Flight Squadron. (Read more on Patch.)

5. An overnight fire in Woodbridge is now being investigated as arson, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)