Crime & Safety

Man Dunks Head Into Store's Pickle Bin: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Check out the top news making headlines today across 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 across New Jersey:

1. The "Sinatra House," etched into the memories of thousands of visitors and residents over the years, which was put up for sale in 2022, is back on the market again. Read more.

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2. A body was found by workers after a fire at the site of a former bed and breakfast in Bergen County Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Read more.

3. Three families were displaced after a fire spread from one home to two adjacent homes, Egg Harbor City police said. Read more.

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4. A West Orange resident who formerly worked as a police officer in East Orange has been found guilty multiple crimes after he severely beat his young son in 2018, authorities announced Tuesday. Read more.

5. A "young man" who dunked his head into a South Jersey convenience store's pickle bin has turned himself in, authorities said Wednesday. Read more.

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