K9 Chase Ends In Burglary Arrest: 5 NJ Stories You Need To Read

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 state's first probable case of West Nile virus has been reported, said officials. Although most people infected with West Nile virus don't develop serious illness, four of the state's 20 reported cases last year turned fatal. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A police officer who struck a pedestrian while responding to an emergency call in 2021 will not face charges in the man's death, officials said. Julius Filep, 55, and other drivers had called 911 after a crash on Route 18 and Filep was walking in the roadway when he was hit. (Read more on Patch.)

3. State authorities seek a man who was charged more than a year ago with weapons offenses. State Police labeled George Gaines, Jr. a fugitive, and asked the public Wednesday for help in locating him. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Hot, humid weather won't stop the annual Christmas in July celebration at Jenkinson's Boardwalk. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, and you can enjoy holiday-themed food and drinks while dreaming of snow. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A Morris County K-9 officer helped track down a suspect in a car burglary on Wednesday morning, said sheriff's officials. The 20-year-old suspect was found with keys to a vehicle that had been stolen in Madison earlier Wednesday. (Read more on Patch.)