Body Found In NJ Trucker's Cab: 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 New Jersey:

1. The parents of an toddler who was attacked by a pit bull during a borough-wide garage sale in Morris County last year have filed a lawsuit against the homeowners and the borough. The parents said the child was in a stroller when the dog attacked, and that the boy was left with chronic scarring that will be visible throughout his life. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Almost six months after his arrest, students of Princeton High School will be honoring alumnus Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday. Gershkovich, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, was detained by Russia in March during a reporting trip on charges of espionage. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A candidate for town council in Matawan faces criminal charges including aggravated assault after a domestic violence incident Sunday, officials said. As a result of his arrest, his former running mate said he has been dropped from the Republican ticket this November. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police used a Taser-type device on a woman who they say approached officers brandishing a butcher knife. Officers had responded to the report of someone laying in the road, and said the woman would not put the knife down as they were trying to talk to her. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities charged a South Jersey truck driver with two counts of murder, after finding a woman's body in the cab of his truck during an investigation at a Maryland distribution center. The 46-year-old tried to flee deputies, who tased and pepper sprayed him before the arrest, said officials. (Read more on Patch.)