'Street Takeover' Crowd Tries To Flip Cop Car: 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. During an “illegal car racing event” last week, officials said a large crowd surrounded a Newark police car and tried to flip it over. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Officials charged a teenager with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide after a crash that killed his 18-year-old passenger. (Read more on Patch.)

3. The lone Jewish officer on a Somerset County police force has sued the township and a police sergeant, claiming the superior officer made discriminatory comments about him and that he was denied a promotion after reporting the comments. (Read more on Patch.)

4. State officials launched an investigation into the death of a man who died in police custody on the way to the hospital, after 911 callers had reported "a lot" of screaming. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A turtle named Tucker has been missing for more than a month, and her owner is desperately searching for the beloved pet — while also mourning a beloved family member, who died around the time Tucker escaped. (Read more on Patch.)