Fake Utility Workers Running Theft Scams: 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. Police have identified a Burlington County man accused of repeatedly firing his weapon during a 6-hour standoff with law enforcement in a residential Evesham neighborhood. (Read more on Patch.)

2.A graduation ceremony was postponed after a bomb threat was placed against a Burlington County school, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Winning Powerball and Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million each were sold in New Jersey for two recent drawings, according to lottery officials. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The Barnegat Township Board of Education opted to abolish Policy 5756, a controversial policy that aims to protect transgender students. (Read more on Patch.)

5. State authorities are warning New Jersey residents of an ongoing scam where criminals pose as utility workers to gain access to homes and steal the owner's belongings. (Read more on Patch.)