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Mall Worker Sexually Assaulted Teen, Cops Say: 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. Police said a kiosk worker trapped a teenage girl inside a closet at a North Jersey mall and sexually assaulted her, while she was waiting for some friends to meet her. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. An 85-year-old bus driver died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a colleague on school grounds, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Even after an update from the White House, multiple New Jersey lawmakers said they still have questions about the mysterious drone flights that captivated the state in November and December. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Prosecutors accused a high school basketball coach of sexually assaulting a student at the school. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A 23-year-old man was killed Tuesday when a concrete slab collapsed on him as he was working at a Jersey Shore condominium complex, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

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