Halloween Candy Mixed With Prescription Drugs: 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. As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, one agency that provides shelter and support for North Jersey families has released sobering statistics: at least 17 women, five kids, two men, and one pet were killed in acts of domestic violence. (Read more on Patch.)

2. NFL players will soon travel to Morristown as the company Athletes Making Progress Together (AMPT) and 1776's Topgolf Swing Suite are collaborating to host a fundraising event on Nov. 27. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Officials throughout New Jersey are reacting to the news that Danish developer Orsted is abandoning two of its offshore wind projects - while some are mourning, others are celebrating.(Read more on Patch.)

4. Authorities identified a Cherry Hill man as the suspect accused of a triple stabbing in Glassboro. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Sayreville Police announced Wednesday morning that someone slipped prescription medication into a bag of Halloween candy given out to trick-or-treaters on Tuesday night. (Read more on Patch.)