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NJ Hospital Patient Brought Measles Into ER: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.

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. A Bergen County resident had a confirmed case of measles following recent international travel, and officials are looking to locate people they may have exposed. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. The elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a former student "manipulated" the boy's family, his sister said. Laura Caron was 28 when she allegedly had the student's child. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Two pedestrians were struck and killed trying to cross a street on Tuesday night, police in Toms River confirmed. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. NJ Transit Police are investigating after a woman said she was robbed and assaulted at a train station in Union County. (Read more on Patch.)

5. After six years on the run, a New Jersey man accused of sexually assaulting a child and fleeing to Mexico has been arrested, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

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