Kayaker Finds Submerged Car With Body Inside: 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. Police say a man is dead after his car crashed, and was found submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal. A kayaker was the first to find the submerged car. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The wheels are apparently in motion on a controversial proposal to expand the New Jersey Turnpike's footprint in North Jersey. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A hungry raccoon got herself in quite the predicament after sneaking into a dumpster outside TD Bank Ballpark to feast on hot dogs and pretzels, rescuers said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Two more minors have come forward to report being sexually assaulted by a Middlesex County resident, officials said. The 45-year-old man is already in custody. (Read more on Patch.)

5.The "Frank Sinatra" ferry responded when a NY Waterway ferry with passengers on it caught fire Tuesday between Manhattan and Jersey City. (Read more on Patch.)