'America's Most Wanted' Fugitive Pleads Guilty: 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 New Jersey:

1. After taking a voyage through the criminal underworld, a valuable painting has been returned to New Jersey, authorities say. However, the mystery surrounding its disappearance still remains. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The family of the girl who was bullied at her high school and died by suicide last year has filed a lawsuit, alleging school officials failed to protect her. A lawyer for the Kuch family said that the lawsuit seeks to hold the school district, officials and ex-superintendent accountable. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A New Jersey man was indicted on multiple charges Tuesday, after authorities said he injured several people by driving his car into crowds gathered following the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Two teenagers have been charged with attempted homicide and several other offenses in connection with a shooting incident back in November. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A man once featured on "America's Most Wanted" has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing in 2020, said officials. (Read more on Patch.)