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Ex-Cop Jailed For DUI Crash That Killed 2: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories
Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.
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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 New Jersey:
1. A former police officer has been sentenced for a drunken crash that killed two of his passengers last summer. (Read more on Patch.)
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2. A Monmouth County man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say he squatted at two empty homes in recent months. (Read more on Patch.)
3. NJ Transit will go fare-free for one week this summer, as a "thank you" to customers who've had to deal with rising ticket prices and service interruptions. (Read more on Patch.)
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4. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities formally vacated all orders to approve two offshore wind projects, which were originally set to be constructed off the coast of Ocean City. (Read more on Patch.)
5. Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman, who was fatally shot Thursday morning in a North Jersey home. (Read more on Patch.)
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