Crime & Safety

Man Strangles Wife To Death In Bedroom: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Check out the top news making headlines today across the Garden State.

Check out the top news making headlines today across the Garden State.
Check out the top news making headlines today across the Garden State. (Shutterstock)

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 across New Jersey:

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1. Construction beginning Monday along I-287 will cause overnight lane closures from Parsippany to Montville for several months, officials said. Read more.

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2. Dr. Adam Hamawy, a cosmetic surgeon who was trapped in Palestine after entering as part of a medical and humanitarian aid mission, was safely evacuated earlier today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said. Read more.

3. Law enforcement officials acted recklessly in chasing the driver of a stolen SUV who ultimately killed a pedestrian in Paterson, claims a lawsuit filed by the man's widow. Read more.

4. A small plane crashed and overturned in an open field in Hunterdon County on Monday. Read more.

5. A 73-year-old Burlington County man was arrested Sunday after his wife was found strangled to death in their apartment, according to officials. Read more.


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