Pickup Parks In Living Room: 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 Department Fish & Wildlife released some data on venomous snake bites in the Garden State, after a Somerset County woman was hospitalized from a copperhead snake bite. What is the risk of being bitten by one of the venomous snake species that call this state home? (Read more on Patch.)

2. A celebrity trainer from North Jersey was found dead after accusations of child molestation surfaced against him, said officials. Lance Darren Goodall, Jr. was found in his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Ocean County officials have released more information about the four people killed in an accidental house fire, which include a four-month-old infant and a teenager. The victims had been trapped inside the house when the roof caved in, forcing firefighters to evacuate. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police are investigating after a person was shot dead in a car near several medical offices in Passaic County. Officers found the person Monday night, and said there appears to be no danger to the public. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police said a home in Howell was severely damaged Wednesday when a driver slammed into it, causing structural damage. First responders took the driver to be evaluated at the hospital, and said no other injuries were reported. (Read more on Patch.)