Fake Cop Caught Pulling People Over, Authorities Say: Top 5 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. Cops said a man was arrested for impersonating a police officer after pulling people over in a car with lights and sirens. He also is accused of intoxicated and reckless driving. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Testimony began in a pre-trial hearing for the Colts Neck family murders case this week, and prosecutors are reportedly seeking to admit DNA evidence obtained from a newer method. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Forest Fire Service crews continue battling a wildfire in North Jersey and across the New York state line that has consumed thousands of acres, and resulted in a young firefighter's death. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Federal officials are investigating the death of an employee who was crushed by a machine at a recycling facility. (Read more on Patch.)

5. New Jersey joined in an antitrust lawsuit to stop UnitedHealth Group from merging with another home health and hospice services provider, saying it would be a bad deal for hospice patients, homebound residents and workers. (Read more on Patch.)