Toddler Drowns In Family Pool, Police Say: Top 5 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. Authorities are investigating the death of a 3-year-old whodrowned in a family swimming pool. First responders were called to a home in Union County on Monday night. (Read more on Patch.)

2. If you see drones flying around the Jersey Shore this week, there is an explanation — the Federal Aviation Administration said they are testing more than 100 drones around the Cape May Ferry Terminal. (Read more on Patch.)

3. After being accused of abusing their teenage daughter, a New Jersey mayor and his wife —who is a school superintendent — are calling for the case to be dropped. Authorities say the parents repeatedly punched and hit their girl and threatened her, knocking her unconscious and leaving bruises. (Read more on Patch.)

4. State Police said a 17-year-old driver died just after midnight on Wednesday, when his car veered off a South Jersey highway and hit a concrete overpass and a tree. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A New Jersey congressman faces a lengthy recovery after suffering a life-threatening gallbladder infection, his doctor said. (Read more on Patch.)