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Top Hackettstown Stories in June

A look back at the most-read headlines of the month.

1. No Threat Found in Reported Hostage Situation

Tactical units entered Mansfield Apartment to find no threat despite police call.

2. No Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed Unborn Baby

Morris County Prosecutor's Office concluded investigation of Feb. 13 car crash on Rt. 206 in Chester in which pregnant Hackettstown woman's baby was killed.

3. Baby Thrown From Cab Was Not in Child Restraint, Cops Say

Charges pending as 14-month-old remains hospitalized for head injury following April car crash.

4. Cops Blow Up Suspicious Bag at Dunkin' Donuts

Abandoned duffel bag posed no threat to the public, police reported.

5. Burglary Tools Found in Man's Car After Giving Fake Name, Cops Say

New York man sent to jail after duct tape and aluminum foil used to thwart security measures were allegedly found in car.

6. More Than 200 Tickets Issued in Hackettstown 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign

Three felony and three drug arrests made, police said.

7. Animal Control Officer Dies Suddenly, Temporary Officer Appointed

Kim Bennett temporarily appointed ACO in Gary Wysocki's place.

8. Heroin Hid in Cell Phone Was Meant for Hospital Patient, Cops Say

Security guard at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center was allegedly handed phone with heroin hidden in battery compartment.

9. 2 Injured in Mountain Ave. Car Crash

A Hackettstown woman's car crashed into a street sign after being struck, police said.

10. Centenary College Students Celebrate Graduation

Hackettstown school held its 138th commencement ceremony.

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