See Dye Pack Explode On Bank Robber: 5 Must-Read 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 the Garden State:

1. A Montclair resident and two other airline employees have pleaded guilty to their roles in a bribery conspiracy at Newark Airport, authorities recently announced. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A 17-year-old boy and his mother were indicted by a grand jury last week in connection with a 2022 car crash that claimed the life of an Arthur P. Schalick High School student, according to a report. (Read more on Patch.)

3. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday they've now removed approximately 1,000 pounds of tar balls and oil debris from beaches in Monmouth County. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A Princeton University student was attacked by a raccoon on Monday evening and another resident reported being attacked on Tuesday morning, municipal officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A jury recently convicted an Essex County man of robbery after he was captured on video fleeing a bank in Newark when a dye pack exploded – leaving a cloud of pink smoke trailing behind him. (Read more on Patch.)