Pounds Of Pot Disguised As Christmas Gifts: 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. Federal officials charged a 23-year-old New Jersey woman with drug offenses, after they said she tried to hide 25 pounds of marijuana wrapped as Christmas gifts on a Spirit Airlines flight. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The family of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew are seeking to prevent authorities from releasing 911 audio recordings from the fatal crash that claimed both of their lives. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A fugitive on New Jersey's Most Wanted list has been arrested after being on the run for close to 14 years. (Read more on Patch.)

4. After a petition called for the removal of a Founding Father's statue at Princeton University, trustees said they might move it instead. (Read more on Patch.)

5. One teenager died and another was hospitalized after the scooter they were on collided with another vehicle on Wednesday evening, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)