Grief For NJ Trooper's Son / Prayers For NJ Athlete / Drug Bust

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Grief, Support For NJ's 'Great Kid,' A Son Of A State Trooper, Who Died

Friends are raising money for the beloved son of a state trooper who died in a horrific accident, friends say.>>>Read more here.

Details Revealed After Star NJ Athlete Killed In Double Fatal

More details were revealed as a stunned NJ community is mourning the death of a standout, celebrated athlete whose triumphs touched many.

47 Charged In Sprawling NJ Drug Bust Across 4 Counties

Sixteen people have been charged in connection with NJ's "Operation Short Storm" and still remain at large, authorities said.

Cashier At Hazlet Costco Goes On Anti-Semitic Tirade, Suit Says

"How much of (your son) is Jewish?" the cashier allegedly asked a customer. She then launched into an anti-Jewish tirade, the suit says.

Weapons Seized At Six Flags From Man Who Wanted Job At Park: PD

A Glock, machete, tactical tomahawk and NYPD badge were in his car at the park, police said; they found an AR-15 and ammo at his home.

Teens Damaged American Flag, School Buses In Edison: PD

Police are looking for information on three teens they say targeted an Edison middle school this past week.

Manhunt For Gunman At Old Bridge Bus Stop, NJ Police Say (UPDATE)

UPDATE: A video showed the scene as a manhunt continued Tuesday for a gunman who fired shots at a bus stop, police said.

'Devastated:' Many Grieve After NJ Officer Killed In Car Chase

Police pursued a vehicle that crashed into a car driven by the officer. The man known as a "gentle giant" was killed, authorities said.

Kittens Left In Onion Bags At Metuchen Whole Foods

The Edison Animal Shelter is looking for more information on the abandoned kittens.

NJ Woman, 80, Fell Asleep In Car. Next Morning, The Car Was Gone.

The New Jersey woman was found in the morning lying in the driveway, police said.