Wandering Bear Shuts Down Outdoor Activities: 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. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating after a man died Thursday following an encounter with Brick Township police, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Three years after they were first discovered, authorities have identified human remains found in Galloway as a man who went missing out of Staten Island in 2011. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A Manchester woman was injured Saturday when her Jeep ran off the road, hit a tree and caught fire, Manchester police said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A house exploded and became fully engulfed in flames Monday morning in Cumberland County, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A bear was spotted wandering through the Oranges in New Jersey on Monday, prompting nearby school officials to cancel outdoor activities as a precaution, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)