Daycare Provider Abused 6 Children, Prosecutor Says: 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. A Mount Laurel woman accused of abusing two children at her home daycare is facing new charges after authorities say she mistreated four more youths in her care, including an injured infant who was hospitalized. (Read more on Patch)

2. A group of North Bergen police officers say their chief defecated in department offices, stuck a hypodermic needle into an officer's penis, and spiked coffee with Viagra, according to legal paperwork obtained by Patch. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A Beachwood driver was charged with vehicular homicide after it was learned he was high on fentanyl and methadone in a January crash that killed his passenger, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Neighbors and friends are gathering donations to help a Brick Township family whose home was destroyed in a fire Tuesday that also killed the family's dog. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A jackpot-winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold in Atlantic County, making one lucky player $1.5 million richer, according to New Jersey Lottery officials. (Read more on Patch.)