Triple Homicide Suspect Has NJ Arrest Record: 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. The man accused of killing three people in Manhattan at random on Monday had been arrested twice in New Jersey earlier this year, records show. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after throwing four dogs over the fence at the Humane Society of Atlantic County, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Following media reports of his DUI crash, an Ocean County superintendent has taken an immediate leave of absence. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Federal prosecutors charged a New Jersey postmaster with sexually assaulting an employee while working at a post office in North Jersey. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A 21-year-old World War II soldier from New Jersey will finally be laid to rest, after his family was fully notified that his remains have been accounted for. (Read more on Patch.)