‘Alarming’ Technology Used In NJ Home Break-In Attempt: Top 5 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. Two women were shot in Carteret Wednesday morning, and one died of her injuries, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Wildwood police are bracing themselves for a potential "pop-up party" on the beach this weekend, marking the return of the events that have plagued the Jersey Shore for the past few years. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Six men and women have filed a lawsuit against Middlesex County claiming they were sexually abused when confined at the Juvenile Detention Center (MCJDC) in North Brunswick. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Nutley police are asking for help finding a missing Hudson County woman, authorities announced Wednesday. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police said an international theft group may be active in Morris County, based on the technology used in an attempted break-in Monday morning. (Read more on Patch.)