Traveler Had Turtle In His Pants At NJ Airport: 5 Must-Read 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. After a traveler at Newark Liberty International Airport triggered a security alarm, TSA agents discovered that he had a live turtle hidden in his pants. The man missed his flight and was escorted out of the checkpoint by police, authorities added. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A third teenager has died following a chain-reaction crash over the weekend in South Jersey, officials confirmed. A mother and her children were also hurt in the collision.(Read more on Patch.)

3. While on her way to the hospital, a pregnant woman realized her baby wasn't going to wait — and with the help of police and EMTs in Egg Harbor Township, she delivered the child on the side of the road. All the first responders had an opportunity to meet baby Miamor at the hospital this week. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Support has been pouring in for the families of a young couple who died when a speeding teenager crashed into them along Route 37 on Friday. Officials say the teen, who was unlicensed, was going 118 miles per hour when he ran into the other vehicle. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police said a 14-year-old bicyclist from Woodland Park died after colliding with a car on Monday afternoon. Nicola Colangelo is being remembered for his "vibrant spirit, infectious kindness, and remarkable sense of humor." (Read more on Patch.)